Posted 25 days ago
Job Developer / Workforce Specialist (Casual/On-call)
@ Newcomer Women's Services Toronto
York, Ontario
Overview
Newcomer Women's Services Toronto is hiring three casual, on-call Job Developer/Workforce Specialists at $31.42 per hour in person at its locations as needed. The role builds employer partnerships, matches newcomer and racialized clients with jobs, and runs hiring events. The posting requires three years of sales or business development experience and a business-related degree or diploma.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and build relationships with employers
- Match newcomer and racialized clients to job openings
- Coordinate interviews and follow up at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months
- Meet job development and placement targets
- Organize hiring events and job fairs
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3 years sales or business development experience
- Degree or diploma in business, sales, marketing or related field
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Commitment to diversity and anti-oppression
- Second language is an asset
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Newcomers to Canada, Women |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business Administration, Sales, Marketing |
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Newcomer Women's Services Toronto
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|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
Job Developer / Workforce Specialist (Casual/On-call)
OperationsCasualNorth York, ON$31.42 CAD per hour
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Position Title: Job Developer/Workforce Specialist (Casual)
Location: at any of our locations as needed.
Vacancy: New
Vacancy number: OPS - 0001
Number of openings: 3
Rate of Pay per hour: $31.42
Hours: On call, In- person
Classification: Permanent - Casual,
Application Deadline: October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
About The Role
Newcomer Women's Services Toronto is currently seeking a motivated Job Developer/Workforce Specialist with a proven background in sales or business development. In this position, the incumbent will leverage their strong interpersonal skills, sales expertise, and ability to build networks to establish partnerships with employers. Our objective is to create employment opportunities for newcomer and racialized individuals, including men, women, and youth. This role integrates business development with relationship management to ensure our clients connect with employers committed to providing long-term, sustainable employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development and Employer Outreach: Proactively identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with businesses within the community, emphasizing the advantages of collaboration with our agency. This involves conducting both cold and warm calls, attending on-site meetings, and developing a pipeline of potential employers who provide genuine growth opportunities for our clients.
- Client-Employer Matching: Employ your expertise in understanding client skill sets to effectively align them with job opportunities. Coordinate and follow up on interviews, negotiate placement terms, and ensure satisfaction for both clients and employers through consistent follow-ups at the three, six, nine, and twelve-month marks to support employment retention.
- Sales-Focused Outreach: Implement sales techniques to identify opportunities within the hidden job market, positioning our services to prospective employers by underscoring the benefits of recruiting from a diverse talent pool.
- Target-Based Performance: Strive to meet or exceed job development and placement objectives while maintaining an organized record of employer outreach, client placements, and other essential metrics that pertain to performance standards.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Employment Counselors and fellow team members to comprehensively understand the needs and strengths of our clients. Actively participate in team discussions to refine strategies for engaging employers effectively.
- Event Planning: Collaborate with employer partners to identify, secure, and execute hiring events, job fairs, and employment-related initiatives that support the vulnerable communities we serve.
- Sales or Business Development Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a sales, business development, or client relations role. Experience with lead generation, client acquisition, or B2B outreach is highly valuable.
- Education: Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build rapport, negotiate effectively, and maintain long-term relationships. Time management and multitasking capabilities are essential for success in this fast-paced role.
- Values-Driven: A commitment to diversity, equity, and anti-oppression, and a willingness to support the socio-economic advancement of newcomer and racialized communities.
- Language: Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
If you’re passionate about leveraging your sales skills to make a social impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, newcomers, and underrepresented groups.
Note: Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us of any needs in advance.
Disclaimer: Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be used in the screening, evaluation or selection of candidates. All applications are reviewed and assessed by our hiring team.
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