Under the general supervision of the WorkBC Centre Operations Manager, the Job Developer will be responsible for recruiting and supporting employers in hiring Job Seekers with multiple barriers and disabilities. The Job Developer will work collaboratively with Case Managers, Customized Employment Specialists, and other Job Developers to create employment opportunities for WorkBC Tri-Cities Job Seekers. Working with Job Seekers and their established goals, the Job Developer will ensure that a targeted number of Job Seekers secure employment per month and will work toward marketing to a targeted number of new employers per month (as directed). Additionally, the Job Developer will be working with Job Seekers to ensure short and long term job sustainment goals are met.
What you’ll be doing:
- Working with Job Seekers to determine their individual needs and skills to market to employers in the labour market
- Collaborating with Case Managers to ensure Job Seeker employment goals are inline with signed action plan
- Conducting and managing schedule of one-to-one job development meetings
- Developing employment opportunities for candidates by maximizing, implementing and maintaining a sound marketing strategy. (Including: candidate matching, effective customer service and follow up activities), facilitating employment interviews and coaching participants in job interviews strategies
- Directing marketing to employers to promote specific candidate skill sets, marketing the right skills to the right job leads
- Facilitating Wage Subsidy Work Experience Placements
- Maintaining a rapport with Job Seekers pre/post job placement to ensure candidates receive appropriate support to maintain employment
- Assisting in maintaining the online job board and sending job leads to candidates
- Managing internal applicant tracking system: consisting of employer contact details, tracking and document day to day Job Seeker activities, and regularly update Case Managers on candidate activity
- Maintaining accurate Job Seeker notes and records as per policy and QA guidelines
- Liaising with employers to organize targeted hiring events and connect them with other services throughout the YWCA
- Acting as a champion of the program, promoting our services throughout community and networking events
- Working collaboratively to assist with outcomes of the larger job development team at YWCA
- Strategizing with leadership to continually improve processes and increase employment statistics
- Other duties as assigned
What you’ll need:
- 1-2 years’ job development, career coaching, or placement experience in a related setting
- Post Secondary Certificate or Diploma in relevant field or relevant combination of experience and education
- Demonstrated ability to build lasting professional relationships with Job Seekers and Employers
- Working with Job Seekers with complex barriers and a broad range of cultural backgrounds
- Ukrainian speaking is an asset
- Experience writing client notes and keeping accurate files and records
- A strong command of English communication and persuasive skills to cold call and market Job Seekers to Employers
- Familiarity with the WorkBC model is an asset
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
- A demonstrated positive attitude towards change
- Adhere to onsite Health and Safety Procedures
- Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the city
- Must be available normal working hours Monday – Friday with the ability to work the occasional evenings and weekends
- A valid criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required
What we offer: We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:
- Extended medical and dental benefits
- A defined benefit pension plan (MPP)
- Pregnancy, parental and adoption leave top up
- 22 vacation days and 3 personal days, in addition to paid sick leave
- Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
- Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
- free membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres
- A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
- Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre
- Discounts at our YWCA Hotel
- Priority in YWCA Child Care centres
Pay Rate: $31.16 per hour
If you're seeking a workplace where your values align with your work, and where every voice drives meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Leslie A Martin Operations Manager (she/her)
email: lmartin@ywcavan.org
No phone calls please
This position will be open until filled.
We’re committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We’re also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. If you'd like to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager at people@ywcavan.org.
Accessibility is a priority for us. If you need any accommodations to apply or have questions about the process, please reach out to the hiring manager listed. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, transferable skills, lived experience and organizational needs. Thank you to everyone who applies — only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Want to learn more about working at the YWCA? Explore our careers page.
We respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.
YWCA Metro Vancouver is committed to truth and reconciliation. This includes understanding the truth and impact of our shared colonial history, making positive changes within our organization and taking actions that advance safety, justice and equity for Indigenous peoples.