Developer F/M

Job Responsibility:
Position Summary:
The Job Developer (JD) provides support for our Career and Employment Services by searching for potential job placements as well as establishing and maintaining working relations with employers and industry organizations to source job openings and secure employment and vocational training for a diverse group of immigrant job seekers.
The Job Developer is responsible for ensuring that CES/CFN meets its targets and expected outcomes successfully under the Seniors, Community and Social Services (CSS) contract, and other similar contracts signed by CFN.
The Job Developerwill adhere to all Centre for Newcomers Policies and Procedures, Alberta Community and Social Services regulations, Career Development Association of Alberta's (CDAA) professional ethics and ensure the confidentiality of client information and client records as provided for under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP).
Key Responsibilites:
Develop and maintain employer partnerships in key industries and explore areas of collaboration around recruitment, work exposure opportunities, and job placements.
Identify labour market opportunities that suit the occupational skills and employment goals of CES job seekers.
Work with clients and case managers to understand clients' target jobs and required accommodations to perform the jobs.
Follow through existing employer engagements and sustain/expand current areas of partnerships. Accountable for meeting contract deliverables and service outcomes.
Manage the organization, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of hiring events, employer forums, and information sessions related to job placements.
Develop, update, and track clients' database on job placements and work exposure services.
Advise/inform target clients and program staff on available job opportunities from partner employers and assist in generating clients' applications, eligibility assessments, and referrals.
Acquaint with labour market trends and research for service planning and educating clients on work opportunities.
Develop and or facilitate job search and job application workshops.
Conduct job placement follow-ups, track the employment status of clients, and provide continuing job retention support.
Prepare reportorial requirements and related client database.
Required Qualifications:
Class 5 Drivers licence and access to a vehicle for business purposes
University degree in a relevant field: Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, among others.
Demonstrated experience in employer connections and job placements; commitment to exceeding client and partner service expectations. Culturally competent: familiar with serving job seekers, including people with disabilities from other cultures than your own; strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
Experience working with high-need immigrant
The ability to speak in other languages is an asset: French, Filipino, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
On-site childcare
On-site gym
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Flexible language requirement:
~ French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:
~ Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
~ Developing employer partnerships: 2 years (preferred)

Location:
~ Calgary, AB T2A 6K3 (required)

Work Location: In person