Workforce Specialist

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada JVS Toronto Full time

**Workforce Specialist, Job ID #7067**:

- Employment Source / Full-time / 1 year contract with possibility of renewal / 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.

**Position Overview**
The JVS Employment Source Jane & Finch office provides a range of **Employment Ontario** services at one location, including information and referral services, one-on-one employment counselling, employment workshops, and job development placement services. We assist a diverse clientele, including persons with disabilities, youth and refugees, helping them gain employment in their field. Our Workforce Specialist (WFS) team is dedicated to developing relationships with employers to secure job opportunities.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Prospecting and Cold Calling: Proactively engage in daily prospecting and cold calling activities, leveraging a variety of sales and job development techniques to generate qualified job leads.
- Account Acquisition: Highlight the value of our programs and services to businesses, focusing on acquiring new accounts and establishing ongoing employer relationships.
- Client Placement: Match job seeker clients to suitable job openings and place clients into positions, including subsidized placements.
- Retention Monitoring: Maintain retention outcomes in accordance with established KPIs, providing ongoing assistance to address work-related issues.
- Community Outreach: Forge partnerships with community and culturally specific organizations to enhance outreach efforts.
- Record Maintenance: Maintain confidential records using our CRM tool to ensure accuracy and facilitate effective collaboration with all stakeholders.
- Research and Planning: Conduct research and planning to generate job leads and align them with labour market and client needs.

**Minimum Qualifications & Experience**
- College diploma in Sales or Marketing, or equivalency (new graduates welcome).
- Comfortable with lead generation, cold calling, presentations, and research.
- At least 1 year of experience in sales, outreach, staffing, and/or telemarketing.
- Proven ability to leverage a sales model to produce an optimal number of job leads.
- Experience working with diverse populations and understanding the barriers they face.
- A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle would be an asset, as local travel is required.
- Ability to work at least 3 days at the service site.
- Police background check required.
- Ability to speak another language is an asset

**_ 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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