Job Developer

The Job Developer (JD) works with a wide variety of local employers on behalf of clients to place them in employment opportunities. The JD provides employers with information, specifically, the advantages of hiring clients from the employment service. After successfully matching a client with an employer, the JD is available for retention support for both the employer and the client. The Job Developer consults with employers and Career Advisors to provide employment opportunities for clients. Being a JD involves developing a positive relationship with the clients; encouraging, motivating, and supporting them to achieve and retain employment. The JD will also plan, organize, and execute job centered events in the centre like job fairs and employer presentations.

What you’ll do

• Provide superior client-centred services that lead to successful outcomes for clients. 70% of clients in Job Placement find employment
• Prospect and maintain new employer relationships to help meet expected outcomes and increase employer base. Minimum 10 new employer meetings per month
• Meet goals associated 90-day follow-ups, which includes 70% of employed clients still successfully employed at their 90-day check-in
• Coach, guide, and support clients as they prepare for informational interviews and networking events
• Provide employment retention support as required
• Respond to and support situations that are considered an employment crisis
• Update employer database with information and client hires
• Stay attuned to local community employment events and market Calgary Career Hub employment services
• Attend local job fairs and other employer related networking opportunities