Job Developer

Job Information: 

Job title: Job developer 

Department/Team: Programs, Employment 

Reports to: Employment Manager 

Job type: Full time permanent 

Hours per week: 37.5 hours/week, Monday – Friday 9am-4:30pm, less a daily unpaid ½ hour break 

Location: on-site  

Minimum Experience: 

• Experienced 

Compensation: $55,000- $60,000 per year  

Number of vacancies: 1 

This vacancy is for a new role. 

​Standard police background check is required.

Language requirements: Fluency in English. Knowledge of additional language an asset, such as French, Arabic, Somali, Dari/Pashto, Tigrinya and Rohingya.

About Reception House 

Reception House is a non-profit, community-based organization that delivers quality settlement, integration and support services to refugees and newcomers in Waterloo Region. Since 1987, Reception House has helped thousands of refugees rebuild their lives in Canada through specialized programs and services designed to help them become established in their new communities.  

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time permanent Job Developer on our employment team. The Job Developer plays a key role in building employer relationships and negotiating placements, ensuring successful job matches and client retention.  They will act as the main point of contact for employers and work closely with the Employment Specialists to coordinate client placements. The Job Developer is an outgoing, personable and reliable worker who enjoys meeting new people and building relationships.   

What you’ll do:  

• Meet with local businesses and employers to determine recruitment needs and negotiate potential job placements for clients. 

• Use sales tactics to build professional relationships with prospective local employers, selling RH employment services and clients.  

• Provide excellent customer service to employers, building strong partnerships and acting as the main employer contact.  

• Analyse labour market data and client outcomes to refine job development strategies and track successful job placements. 

• Work closely with the Employment Specialists to identify job opportunities that match the skills and interests of clients to facilitate successful job placement. 

• Collaborate with employers to generate employment opportunities and support successful placements.  

• Develop job descriptions and specifications in collaboration with employers. 

• Share new job opportunities with ECMs and others as indicated in department procedures.  

• Attend employment-related events to promote RH Employment services to new employers and secure employment opportunities for clients.  

• Regularly update the database as needed, tracking employment outcomes, collecting feedback, and offering recommendations on program activities. 

• Support ECMs when needed with client job search preparation activities. 

What you’ll need:  

• Post secondary education in human services, marketing or any business-related field.  

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar or related role, such as job development, business development, B2B sales, or employment services.  

• Knowledge of Employment Ontario protocols and processes is an asset.  

• Knowledge of the local labor market, employment pathways and trends is preferred. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Employment Ontario databases an asset. 

• Able to think critically and use resources effectively. 

• Ability to create presentations and resources. 

• Strong time management and organization skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once. 

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization
  

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a desire to meet new people, network and leverage relationships with employers. 

• Resilience, perseverance, and an ability to overcome objections. 

• Collaborative team player with a strong customer service focus. 

• Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
  

• Ability to take initiative, negotiate and be pro-active. 

Working conditions:  

• A valid driver’s license and access to a car is .  

• Travel within Waterloo Region needed to attend off-site meetings and events.   

• Must be able to move freely throughout buildings and travel within community with reasonable accommodations as .   

• Some evening and weekend work may be  to attend meetings or events. 

Benefits:  

At Reception House, we truly value our employees and the incredible work that they do. Some benefits we provide include; 

• Generous vacation policy 

• RRSP match program 

• Flexible benefits program 

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) 

• Staff appreciation events  

• Wellness initiatives 

• Professional development opportunities 

Reception House Waterloo Region welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals from all equity-seeking groups. We will accommodate candidates partaking in the recruitment process upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please contact us at [email protected].  

We are committed to providing clear and equitable compensation information. The compensation posted reflects the expected pay for this role at the time of posting and may be adjusted based on experience, internal equity, and market conditions.