Employment / Placement Specialist

Employment / Placement Specialist - (FT/Contract) - National Office (Toronto)

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. 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.

Skills Development and Employment ensures that people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs by matching them with employers seeking qualified job candidates. In addition, they offer support with assessments, rehabilitation and child and youth programs.

The opportunity

The Employment/Placement Specialist is responsible for assisting clients with disabilities to find employment and mentorship in the tech sector or in tech enabled roles. The ECC is responsible for developing and maintaining a network of potential employers in all tech-enabled and tech industries. The ECC will work with these employers to match qualified candidates to potential job openings. The ECC is responsible for assisting clients to achieve their employment goal, including resume, cover letter and job interview assistance directly related to employment opportunities.

The ideal candidate will show an in-depth understanding of job development activities and have a client centred approach to their work. The candidate will show great initiative and problem-solving abilities. The ECC will be expected to have excellent team and interpersonal skills and be able to work comfortably under pressure while delivering quality services to clients.

Position Type: Full-Time (12 month contract), Fully Remote

Location: 99 Duncan Mill Road, Toronto, ON

Responsibilities

• Conduct cold calls and identify employers in the community with hiring needs
• Actively engage employers through telephone and face to face meetings
• Negotiate employment opportunities with employers for clients looking for employment in the ICT sector or in tech-enabled roles
• Document employer needs and requirements to assist clients to prepare for interviews
• Facilitate one-on-one job search support related to opportunities including resume and cover letter updates and mock interviews.
• Support client in their job search activities and provide follow up to the team on activities and subsequent employment.
• Meet monthly targets to ensure MODC clients are successful in obtaining and retaining meaningful employment with employers in the community

Qualifications and experience

• College diploma, Bachelor's Degree or relevant education in Career Development, Social Services or Human Resources
• Experience in job development, employer outreach and marketing, and customer relationship management; reputable experience in recruitment and screening and job placement, specifically with the tech, ICT sector and with tech-enabled employers
• Experience working with people with disabilities or barriers to employment
• Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience
• Extensive knowledge of private sector and labor market trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication, sales and customer service skills
• Well-developed time management, organization and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work well under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe software
• Ability to document, maintain records and assist in reports
• A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check is required
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset

How to apply

• Please submit your cover letter and resume by December 31, 2025.

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

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

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We value the health & safety of our employees

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person