Employment/Placement Specialist

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.

Opportunity

We are looking for one Full-time Employment/ Placement Specialist in our Sault Ste. Marie region.

Hours: 30 hours per week

Duties

• Plan, coordinate, direct and control activities and resources associated with service delivery
• Provide effective employment planning with clients who present with complex disability and employment issues
• Assess client motivation to work and disability related employment barriers and provide supportive measures to ensure individual success
• Develop and monitor employment plans that detail steps the client needs to achieve vocational goal
• Monitor and document client progress and intervene where appropriate to ensure viable and appropriate client/employer matches
• Negotiate employment opportunities with employers and negotiate wage subsidy as / when needed
• Provide follow up supports to employers, regular check-in’s and provide the necessary support, including accommodation support to ensure desired outcomes for both employer and client
• Participate in the marketing and promotional activities associated with employer and client recruitment
• Participate in the development of the job search training program
• Instruct in pre-employment programming sessions including resume creation, cover letters, reporting to funders
• Adjust the presentation of material based on client needs
• Help the Vocational Team to assess client motivation based on participation in the training.
• Measure the client’s progress and provide timely feedback on skills learned, areas of success and specific action recommendations to enable further understanding.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience in job development, employer outreach and marketing; and customer relationship management; reputable experience in recruitment and screening
• Knowledge of government and local employment systems for employment supports for persons with disabilities; Knowledge of private sector and labor market trends
• Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience
• Well developed time management, problem solving, organizational and teamwork skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, sales and customer service 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
• Ability to communicate in both official languages considered an asset

Salary: $37,000- $41,000

Deadline: Please submit your application by June 29, 2026

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

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

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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.

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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.