We are Hiring – Job Developer

Job Developer

Title: Administrative Coordinator Position

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Full-Time Positions available: 1

Reports to: Program Manager Wage/Salary: $22-$24/hr

Weston Frontlines Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Job Developer. The job
developer will engage in activities that are intended to help youth find sustainable
employment. This entails collaborating closely with local employers, business organizations,
and community organizations to create employment openings and set up the direct placement
of youths.

As a job developer, you will evaluate youth background, skills, and interests and match them to
potential job openings or job placements. Under limited supervision, the job developer will
establish and maintain relationships with employers and community organizations to develop
job opportunities and support youth employment. As a job developer, you will coordinate day-
to-day tasks such as soliciting employer interest and involvement in youth employment, posting
opportunities, and tracking placement statistics, and assisting youth with job readiness skills
such as resume building, cover letter writing, and interviewing.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive
and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties
below.

 Initiates and maintains personal contacts with business and industry representatives to
set up recruitment profiles and provide orientations; schedules and visits potential and
existing employers to identify and develop positions for youth; and promotes Weston
Frontline’s Centre training programs.

 Assists qualified youth in identifying positions in their field of interest; assists in
development of resumes, cover letters and applications; advises youth on employability
skills; works with students to gain relevant skills; helps youth explore alternative
employment options.

 Maintains currency with industry trends; updates labor market information by
researching online resources, attending meetings, maintaining contacts with regional
community colleges & universities, and networking with professional/community
organizations that are involved in job placement/training activities.

 Communicates with employers during youth’ employment and reports results to
manager.

 Works with program manager to collect and track job placement data; compiles data
and prepares reports and correspondence regarding job development and placement
efforts.

 Works collaboratively with manager and staff to coordinate and facilitate recruitment
days, employer panels, and targeted job fairs.

 Work with marketing manager to develop marketing and promotional materials to
advertise job placement services and activities

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework (such as Human Resources,
Marketing, Public Relations, or Business Administration).

EXPERIENCE: Increasingly responsible (approximately 2-4 years of full-time equivalent
experience) experience in job development, human resources, job placement, or closely related
field.

Conditions of Employment:
The successful candidate must provide a police reference check clearance (vulnerable sector)

Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@frontlines.to