Job Developer, Across the Tri-Cities YWCA WorkBC Locations

Under the general supervision of the Tri-Cities WorkBC Senior Operations Manager, the Job Developer is responsible for working closely with job seekers to support them in securing employment and retaining employment and connecting them with employers. Working with job seekers and their established goals, the Job Developer will ensure that a targeted number of job seekers secure employment per month and will work toward marketing to a targeted number of new employers per month (as directed). Additionally, the Job Developer will be working with Clients to ensure short and long term job sustainment goals are met. What you will be doing Working with job seekers to determine their individual needs and skills to market to employers in the labour market  Collaborating with Case Managers to ensure Client employment goals are inline with developed action plan Conducting and managing schedule of one-to-one job development meetings  Developing employment opportunities for candidates by maximizing, implementing and maintaining a sound marketing strategy. (Including: candidate matching, effective customer service and follow up activities), facilitating employment interviews and coaching participants in job interviews strategies  Directing marketing to employers to promote specific candidate skill sets, marketing the right skills to the right job leads  Facilitating Wage Subsidy Work Experience Placements Maintaining a rapport with Clients pre/post job placement to ensure candidates receive appropriate support to maintain employment  Assisting in maintaining the online job board and sending job leads to candidates  Managing internal applicant tracking system: consisting of employer contact details, tracking and document day to day Client activities, and regularly update Case Managers on candidate activity  Maintaining accurate Client notes and records as per policy and QI guidelines Liaising with employers to organize targeted hiring events and connect them with other services throughout the YWCA  Acting as a champion of the program, promoting our services throughout community and networking events  Working collaboratively to assist with outcomes of the larger job development team at YWCA Strategizing with leadership to continually improve processes and increase employment statistics  Other duties as assigned   What you will need:  2 years’ job development, career coaching, or placement experience in a related setting  Demonstrated ability to build lasting professional relationships with Clients and employers  Knowledge of working in a fee for service model will be considered an asset  Experience writing client notes and keeping accurate files and records  Familiarity with the WorkBC model is an asset  Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills  A demonstrated positive attitude towards change  Related post-secondary degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience  Adhere to onsite Health and Safety Procedures  Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the city  Must be available normal working hours Monday – Friday with the ability to work the occasional evenings and weekends  A valid criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required  What we offer: We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package:  extended medical and dental benefits a defined benefit pension plan  flexible working arrangements for applicable positions  Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members  free membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres  a workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion  Pay Rate: $31.16 per hour