Job Developer Primarily remote/work from home with occasional in-person meetings. Job Developer must be able to travel to various communities across Ontario, during all weather conditions, and be a commutable distance to the Etobicoke head office Must have Valid G driver’s license and reliable transportation Full-time, Monday to Friday Overview: Support Ontario Youth is non-profit organization specializing in the skilled trades and apprenticeship pathway across the construction, industrial and motive power sectors. We are looking for a Job Developer to help support our driven, focused and expanding team. We welcome the experience of someone who can implement processes and systems to stay effectively organized. Someone who is responsible, reliable, collaborative, and highly professional, that’s also enthusiastic and a tenacious team player. The Job Developer is responsible for employer and participant outreach, candidate sourcing, recruiting, locating employment opportunities for participants of our Skilled Trades Workforce Development programs, and follow up with employers and participants after events. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of the skilled trades sector is ideal, and a passion for connecting job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities. This position reports to our Director of Workforce Development, and works collaboratively with internal departments, employers, event participants, committees, and associations, that increase our portfolio. Duties and Responsibilities Support team in employer outreach and follow-up to identify new job opportunities Outreach to new or existing participants of our Workforce Development Program Ability and flexibility to travel to and from various events across the Province (occasional evening and overnights may be needed) Assist in sourcing candidates through various channels based on program requirements Support the recruitment process by conducting interviews, assessing candidates’ skills and qualifications, and matching them with suitable job opportunities Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records/files while managing reporting expectations to submit accurate and timely reports to track activities when required Help achieve the goals of the program and expand referral networks and enhance employer engagement Participate in other activities that directly support positive client outcomes (such as, but not limited to job fairs, webinars, community events, etc.) Attend, participate and collaborate in internal and external meetings both in-person and virtually when required Present information clearly and concisely, even in high-pressure situations Navigate formal and informal communication channels with finesse Qualifications: Must haves: Post-secondary education in Business, Human Resources or equivalent required. Additional formal education in job development and pre-employment skills development is strongly preferred. 2-3 years of experience in managing business relationships, human resources career outreach, recruitment, employer liaison, or similar role Experience achieving targets in an outcome based funded program. Exceptional verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills Proficiency in MS Office Abilities to cultivate relationships with local employers, associations, agencies etc. Generate job leads and market participating clients to employers and advocate on the clients’ behalf; be comfortable with cold calling Competent in making routine decisions and working with minimal guidance Able to work a flexible schedule and ability to commute Excellent ability to think analytically with attention to detail in the presence of frequent interruptions Strong planning, time-management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills Highly detail-oriented with demonstrated critical thinking skills Exposure to the skilled trades environment would be a bonus but is not necessary Nice to Haves: Knowledge of the Skilled Trades Industry and the Ontario Apprenticeship pathway Experience working with adult education, employment and training sectors Knowledge of potential employment trends / developments in the Construction, Industrial, Motive-Power considered an asset but not mandatory Familiarity with the workings of a not-for-profit organization Salary: To be discussed in pre-screening interview for those who qualify How to apply: Click on the link below or copy/paste into another browser to complete the mandatory online application and assessment: https://secure.jobtimize.com/fit/initial.jsp'PositionTypeID=119739 1. Attach a detailed cover letter and resume to be considered for this role. 2. Assessment must be completed to be considered for this role. We will ONLY be in touch with candidates who qualify for the position and complete the assessment. We wish all applicants the best of luck.