Job Developer (Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist-Employer and Client Coordinator) – Full-time

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters . As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. You’ll be joining a team made up of more than 2,000 professionals that’s dedicated to solving big challenges and creating real change for people with disabilities in communities across our country. They’re at the center of all we do, and we make a real difference in their lives every day. It matters to us because the need is urgent — and it’s growing .

More than eight million people with disabilities in Canada experience challenges like poverty, discrimination, indignity, and isolation. These are the barriers that you’ll help tear down. Together, with your vital contributions, we’ll keep moving the dial on the challenges people with disabilities face. Our work is deep and wide — and you’ll always find it deeply rewarding — which is why we pull together to make change happen. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose , Vision , and Mission , which inform how we drive all our work forward:

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.

• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 

• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers .

The Opportunity:

Join our team at March of Dimes as a Job Developer in Toronto, Ontario! As part of our dynamic team, you'll be responsible for fostering employer engagement, facilitating job placements, and providing crucial support to both candidates and employers. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of job seekers and promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, we want to hear from you!

Roles and responsibilities:

Employer Engagement

• Develop relationships with employers across various business sectors throughout the GTA

• Complete lead generation through cold calls (phone and in-person); to uncover job opportunities

• Operate as contact person for business; identify employer priority needs and initiate job orders

• Facilitate job placements; Conduct (client/vacancy) Job Matching and create/tailor/modify jobs to suit candidates as needed

• Develop on-the-job training plan for the candidates as required

• Provide job retention support to candidates and employers to foster long term employment success

• Promote and facilitate Employer Financial Incentives; Wage Subsidy and/or Retention Incentive

• Ensure Employer Registration and relevant forms are completed and maintained

Case Management Support

• Receive Job Development referrals from Assessment and Planning team and provide updates on job development efforts and opportunities

• Collaborate with Assessment & Planning team to help prepare job seekers prepare for employment

• Conduct mock interviews/coaching as required

• Use case management systems to complete case notes following all employer contacts or meetings

• Complete scheduled follow-up calls to confirm employment status/hours and obtain doc evidence

• Respond promptly to client and/or employer concerns to avoid potential job loss; Initiate suitable retention support services

• Provide ongoing support to clients and employers to foster ongoing success at 3 and 12-months post-employment

Marketing and Promotion

• Promote the hiring of persons with disabilities and other specialized population groups to local businesses

• Develop and maintain relationships with community stakeholders as part pf generating and managing client and employer referrals

• Represent MODC and develop brand awareness through the marketing of MODC programs and services

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in job development, employer outreach and marketing; and customer relationship management; reputable experience in recruitment and screening

• Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience

• Well-developed time management, problem solving, organizational and teamwork skills

• Effective negotiation skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, sales, and customer service skills

• In-depth knowledge of the current labour market and labour market trends

• Experience in job development, employer outreach and marketing, and customer relationship management; reputable experience in recruitment and screening

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work well under pressure

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe software; Knowledge EOIS CaMS is considered an asset

• Ability to document, maintain records and assist in reports

• Driver’s license and vehicle

• Ability to work outside business hours when required

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your cover letter and resume by July 25, 2024. Please note that we do not require a cover letter for frontline roles.

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Please note that March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by receiving all required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to the commencement of their employment, or as otherwise recommended by public health authorities. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or on the basis of any other protected ground, as required under applicable human rights legislation.

Need accommodations? We're here to help!

MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.