Job Developers

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.

At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring. To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current position within our organization.

We are currently looking for Job Developers to join our team of committed professionals. These Full-Time positions within the Association are housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s Elm Street location in Sudbury.

Under the leadership of the Program Manager, the Job Developer liaises with local employers, both public and private sector, and participants from various programs and services in order to ensure optimum job placement results while maintaining YMCA values.

START DATE: October 26, 2025

LOCATION: Sudbury

RATE OF PAY: $49,455.04 - $52,977.347 / Yearly

Major Responsibilities

- Promote YMCA service programs and clients directly to employers using a structured marketing approach (i.e. prospecting, needs analysis, selling, follow-up) via cold calls, appointments, personal contacts, networking, direct mail, and advertising

- Working with the employment team, discuss possible referrals that identify a client’s abilities, transferable skills, and skill limits

- Market clients based on their skills and abilities

- Arrange job fairs, interviews, job trials, job placements, job shadows and volunteer placements, as required

- Develop training plans

- Gather and share labour market trends and gaps

- Develop new forms and materials as required

- Compile monthly statistical information and forward it as required

Qualifications

- College diploma or University degree in marketing, Business, Social Sciences or related field

- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in marketing/sales of job development

- Solid knowledge of community resources

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to research and develop workshops and community presentations

- Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

What We Offer

- Free Personal Membership and Family Membership

- Discounts for day camps and recreational programs, summer camp and licensed child care for toddlers up to school-age

- Paid vacation and sick/personal days

- Extended Health and Dental Care Program that includes coverage for Vision and Professional Services such as those performed by Dieticians, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Psychologists, Naturopaths, and more

- Employee and Family Assistance Program that includes short-term mental health supports such as counselling and online courses, and lifestyle coaching which includes legal and financial counselling

- Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment & Long-Term Disability Benefits

- Team bonding and employee recognition events

- Opportunity to explore a wide range of jobs and functions

- Flexible hours and scheduling, and hybrid work options, depending on role

If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume by September 30, 2025 to the attention of the Personnel Committee.

Please ensure that your cover letter and resume both specify the job title of the position that you are applying for.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment. Police records are reviewed on an individual basis, and any offences are considered in relation to the nature of the position and its responsibilities, particularly in working with children and vulnerable populations. A positive record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment.

Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references.

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require an Educational Evaluation along with your credentials. If you do not have an evaluation document, please visit https://www.wes.org/ca/ . or https://www.icascanada.ca . Applications submitted without an evaluation document may not be considered.

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