Posted 9 days ago
Workforce Specialist, Job ID# 7080
@ JVS Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
JVS Toronto is hiring a full-time Workforce Specialist on a contract until March 31, 2027, to develop employer relationships and generate job placements for unemployed clients. The work centres on cold-calling employers, employer events and placing clients. Pay is $55,857 to $56,966, commensurate with experience, for 35 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Prospect employers and cold-call businesses for job leads
- Place existing clients into direct and subsidized jobs
- Organize at least one employer event per month
- Maintain employment retention outcomes and records
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in sales, marketing or related field, or equivalent experience
- Comfortable with lead generation, cold calling and negotiation
- At least one year of sales, outreach or staffing experience is an asset
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and vehicle an asset
- Clear Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check required
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Business development |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Sales, Marketing |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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JVS Toronto
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A non-profit organization in the GTA offering employment, training, and recruitment services for all job seekers.
Full company description
JVS Toronto plays a vital role in Toronto and York Region ensuring that job seekers reach their potential at work and employers build the workforce they need to be successful. We do this through a mix of general and specialized services to job seekers from all backgrounds and situations, and employers from all sectors. We have extensive experience providing career exploration, job search support, employment recruitment, mentoring, job coaching and retention, as well as vocational assessments across nine locations. Our dedicated team of multi-disciplinary professionals are experienced in providing services to students, youth and adults. In particular, we are knowledgeable in supporting individuals with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, at-risk youth, and mature workers.
- LinkedIn followers
- 27,997
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 292
- Reported office locations
- 74 Tycos Drive, Toronto, Ontario M6B 1V9, CA
- 1280 Finch Ave. W., Suite 607, North York,, Ontario M3J 3K6, CA
- Jane Finch Mall, 1911 Finch Ave. W., Unit 3, North York, Ontario M3N 2V2, CA
- 30 Karachi Dr., Unit #66, Markham, Ontario L3S 0B6, CA
- 184 Front St E, Suite 203, Toronto, ON M5A 4N3, CA
- 2868 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, Ontario M1E 4B8, CA
- 1530 Albion Rd, Albion Centre, Unit 41, Etobicoke, Ontario M9V 1B4, CA
- 9600 Bathurst Street, Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus, Vaughan, Ontario L6A 3Z8, CA
- 540 Finch Ave W, Toronto, Ontario M2R 1N7, CA
- Business categories
- Employment
- Non Profit
- Professional Services
- Other recorded names
- JVS Toronto
- Specialties
- Career & Employment Services
- Jewish Community Services
- Employment Supports for People with Disabilities
- Newcomer Services
- Employer Services
- Youth Programs
- Financial Literacy
- Retail & Corporate Training
- Employment Agency
- and Job Search Support
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
JVS Toronto plays a vital role in Toronto and York Region ensuring that job seekers reach their potential at work and employers build the workforce they need to be successful. We do this through a mix of general and specialized services to job seekers from all backgrounds and situations, and employers from all sectors. We have extensive experience providing career exploration, job search support, employment…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1947 |
| Specialties | Career & Employment ServicesJewish Community ServicesEmployment Supports for People with DisabilitiesNewcomer ServicesEmployer ServicesYouth ProgramsFinancial LiteracyRetail & Corporate TrainingEmployment Agencyand Job Search Support |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Yonge
Employment Type: Full-time – contract until March 31, 2027
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancy Type: Existing position
About JVS Toronto
At JVS Toronto, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Since 1947, we’ve empowered thousands of individuals each year through employment, career development, and assessment services across Toronto and York Region. We also partner with businesses to help them find the talent they need to succeed.
As a registered charity, we’re proud to offer many of our services at no cost, thanks to generous funding. Learn more about our impact: www.jvstoronto.org.
Why Join Us?
• Generous Time Off – Start with three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid sick time, personal wellness days, and family-related leave, to support a healthy work–life balance.
• Benefits & Pension Plan – Access a health and dental benefits plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and a defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture – Join a collaborative and inclusive organization committed to diversity, equity and belonging.
• Additional Perks – Access corporate discounts and other programs that support your overall well-being.
Eligibility for benefits, pension and time-off programs varies by employment status.
About the Program
The JVS Integrated Employment Services (IES), funded by MLITSD and managed by WCG, provides employment services to unemployed individuals of all ages, financial backgrounds and skills to help them gain and retain employment within their field or a related field. To achieve its goal, the program provides a range of services including one-on-one employment counselling, employment workshops, job development/placement services and job retention supports. In addition, IES collaborates with other programs to ensure efficient and smooth operations through streamlining client referrals to appropriate services. Our Workforce Specialist (WFS) team is dedicated to developing relationships with employers to secure job opportunities.
As a Workforce Specialist you will:
- Proactively engage in prospecting and cold-calling activities, using a variety of sales and job development techniques to generate qualified job leads.
- Promote the value of our programs and services to businesses, focusing on acquiring new employer accounts and building ongoing employer relationships.
- Prioritize direct job placements for existing clients and work with employers to coordinate subsidized placements.
- Facilitate and contribute to at least one employer-focused event per month, such as a job fair, hiring event, or employer information session.
- Maintain employment retention outcomes in accordance with established KPIs, providing ongoing assistance to support work-related challenges.
- Conduct employer research and labour market planning to generate job leads aligned with employer needs and client employment goals.
- Connect clients with available opportunities through group facilitation, including cold-calling sessions, strategies for accessing the hidden job market, and other employer engagement activities.
- Develop partnerships with community and culturally specific organizations to strengthen outreach and support outcomes.
- Develop and maintain employer relationships and employment opportunities for internationally trained architects through IPLAN, supporting their integration into the Canadian labour market and alignment with local industry requirements.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records across multiple CRM systems.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- College diploma in Sales, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience. New graduates are welcome.
- Comfortable with lead generation, cold calling, presentations, and negotiation.
- Outgoing, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to leverage sales and business development techniques to achieve targets.
- At least one year of experience in sales, outreach, staffing, and/or telemarketing is an asset.
- Experience working with diverse populations is an asset.
- Interest in supporting individuals in a nonprofit environment.
- A clear Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check is required.
- A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle would be an asset, as local travel is required
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply now with your resume and cover letter!
JVS Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI-enabled tools to support resume screening and candidate matching. However, applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team.
We embrace diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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