Employment Engagement Specialist

Position Type: Full-time, 37.5 – 40 hours per week

Salary: $51,380-$54,400

Goodwill is hiring, join our growing organization today We are looking for people just like YOU

The Employment Engagement Specialist (Job Developer) will build meaningful connections that create impact. By engaging with local employers and organizations, you will open doors to career opportunities for individuals with disabilities—helping match talent with business needs. This position will work out of both Hamilton and Halton offices.

If you have a passion for thrifting, making a difference in your community, helping people and the environment – come join Goodwill We are a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to improving the lives of others through our mission of WORK.

We welcome all backgrounds, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives. We welcome newcomers to the region to apply. Grow your career, skills and reach your full potential.

This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver's license and a reliable insured vehicle. The successful candidate would have to provide proof that they have a valid driver's license and proof of car insurance upon being hired.

About Us

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a leading non-profit organization committed to changing lives and communities through the power of WORK. Ready to work or not, a job at Goodwill is a path to work readiness. Our organization strives to create a workplace which is welcoming and respectful to all where every employee and member feels valued and supported.

Mission:

Changing Lives and communities through the power of WORK.

Vision:

Everyone is working and thriving in sustainable communities.

Values:

Inclusion: Embracing all people equally

Compassion: Serving with heart

Aspiring Workforce: Together changing lives through the power of WORK

Respect: Embracing diversity, upholding all people with dignity and trust

Empathy: Ability to walk in each other's shoes

Why You Will Love Goodwill:

Competitive Compensation Package includes:

• Benefits (dental/health) available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked).
• Registered Pension Plan opportunity for various roles.
• Employee discount at retail locations.

Exciting career training and coaching:

• Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials.

Supportive Life and Work Opportunities:

• Personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program.
• Work-life balance (we provide flexibility in scheduling your shifts)
• Building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live.

We have an amazing team and workplace:

• Employer of choice across Southwestern Ontario who meets the Federal Government's 50/30 challenge for diversity in leadership.
• Commitment to accessibility and mobility (various walking devices and wheelchair accessible work locations).
• Mission-driven organization committed to the Power of Work.
• Environmentally committed to meeting our goal of zero waste on planet earth.
• Respectful, fun, and supportive team and leadership.
• Accredited through CARF International.

What You Will Do:

• Proactively building a network of employers and community partners to generate job opportunities.
• Staying current on local labour market trends and identifying new business development opportunities.
• Developing and maintaining strong, ongoing relationships with employers through consistent outreach and follow-up.
• Marketing clients directly to employers by highlighting their skills, strengths, and value as employees.
• Educating employers on the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities, including improved workplace culture, expanded talent pools, and enhanced community reputation.
• Promoting inclusive hiring practices and addressing employer concerns with practical solutions.
• Identifying talent-to-role matches and presenting them to employers in a professional, solutions-focused way.
• Negotiating wage subsidy agreements and employment terms where applicable.
• Partnering with Career Development Specialists to ensure clients are equipped with the tools and strategies for long-term job success.

What We Are Looking For:

You are energized by building relationships and creating win-win opportunities for people and businesses. You understand the value of employment in transforming lives and are motivated by connecting great talent with great employers. You bring:

• Strong background in business development, sales, marketing, or recruitment.
• A passion for advocating and marketing the strengths of individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and educate.
• Ability to meet and exceed performance targets.
• A collaborative approach, while being able to work independently.
• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in sales, recruitment, business development, or employment services.
• Knowledge of disability employment, ODSP, or Service Canada programs is an asset.
• Sensitivity and understanding when working with individuals who experience barriers to employment.

Goodwill Industries OGL thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 17, 2025