Workforce Specialist

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada JVS Toronto Full time

**Workforce Specialist, Job ID# 7048**:

- Toronto Youth Job Corps_
- Full-time / 1 year contract / Starting ASAP / Jane & Finch_

**Who is JVS**

Our employees benefit from a group benefit plan, a friendly work environment, monthly wellness initiatives, access to an employee assistance program (EAP), opportunities for continuous learning and a variety of corporate discounts. JVS Toronto also offers permanent employees a generous vacation package, a pension plan in addition to paid sick time, family care and wellness days.

**Program Overview**
The Toronto Youth Job Corps (TYJC) program helps vulnerable youth between the ages of 15 and 30 gain sustainable employment through skill development and life skills training. A 5-week pre-employment training program, skill assessment, and community project experience leads to an 8-16 week subsidized work placement, with the goal of securing full time employment with the same or a different employer. Staff typically work with sector partners to place participants in various job placements, monitor their performance, provide structured feedback and assess suitability for full time employment.

**We are looking for someone who will**:

- Meet job placement and retention targets using job development expertise including JVS Toronto’s consultative sales model
- Establish employment opportunities by contacting employers using random and targeted lead generation to ensure a diverse job bank that match clients’ abilities and interests
- Actively prospect (cold call) and network with employers; assess employer needs, and determine features/benefits using job development and sales skills
- Work with clients to target their job search strategy to available job prospects; provide insights related to job interviews and job retention with employers
- Monitor placements to maintain client success and assist with work-related issues or job performance that considers both employer feedback and the potential need for individual supports
- Negotiate job placements that meet both client and employer needs including financial Training Incentives, complete all necessary agreement details, documentation, and approvals
- Assess work environment to ensure employers meet legislative requirements
- Maintain detailed employer and client records; enter all required information into a database
- Strengthen relationships with employers by maintaining regular contact, research labour-market trends, and integrate the TYJC program as part of their recruitment efforts long term
- Contribute and organize employer events, i.e. job fairs, employer info sessions, hiring events, etc.
- As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, support the overall program planning and delivery as needed

Flexible hours / evenings / weekends may be required for this position.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- College diploma in Human Resources, Marketing, or Social Services; or evaluated as the Canadian equivalency
- 1-2 years of job development experience, particularly working with youth
- Strong customer service skills and experience taking initiative; demonstrated problem-solving and decision making skills with an ability to deal effectively with employers and other stakeholders
- Demonstrated understanding of the needs of vulnerable youth with an ability to develop and maintain relationships with young people
- Sensitivity and tact to deal effectively with youth from different backgrounds and life circumstances
- Possess current working knowledge of employment-related issues and learning approaches to make use of suitable marketing techniques to attract employers
- An understanding of barriers to employment success and knowledge of the current local labor market
- Ability to take innovative and resourceful approaches to assist youth with achieving their employment goals
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; experience with writing reports to agency standards
- Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to learn systems used by the agency (i.e. Salesforce)
- A clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check is required for this position
- Experience working in sales or recruitment
- A valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle as travel is required for this position
- Knowledge of employment legislation (Occupational Health & Safety Act, ESA, Human Rights)

**Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume & covering letter here.**
**We thank all applicants for their interest in our agency, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**

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