Job Developer - Future Ready HER

Position Title: Job Developer 

Location: 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Unit 201, North York, ON, and 100 Sheppard Ave East, North York, ON, with the possibility of working at any of our other offices as needed. 

Vacancy: New 

Vacancy number: FRH-0001 

Number of openings: 1 

Hourly Rate: $ 29.04.  

Hours: Part-time, In- person, up to 21 hours per week 

Classification: Temporary - Part-Time; This is a contract role from April 1st, 2026, to March 31st, 2027 

Application Deadline: March 20, 2026, 11:59pm EST

Position Summary 

FutureReady Her is an innovative workforce development initiative designed to equip newcomer women with the AI, digital, and career skills needed to succeed in Canada’s evolving labour market. The program combines hands-on skills training, industry-recognized micro-credentials delivered in partnership with leading institutions including the Rotman School of Management, and real-world work-integrated learning opportunities with employers across the digital economy. Grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and gender-responsive delivery, and supported by comprehensive wraparound services, FutureReady Her creates pathways to meaningful employment and long-term economic inclusion for newcomer women.  

Newcomer Women's Services Toronto is seeking a motivated Job Developer with a proven background in sales or business development. In this position, the incumbent will leverage their strong interpersonal skills, sales expertise, and ability to build networks to establish partnerships with employers. This role integrates business development with relationship management to ensure our clients connect with employers committed to providing long-term, sustainable employment. 

Key Responsibilities 

Business Development and Employer Outreach: Proactively identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with businesses within the community, emphasizing the advantages of collaboration with our agency. This involves conducting both cold and warm calls, attending on-site meetings, and developing a pipeline of potential employers who provide genuine growth opportunities for our clients.  

Client-Employer Matching: Employ your expertise in understanding client skill sets to effectively align them with job opportunities. Coordinate and follow up on interviews, negotiate placement terms, and ensure satisfaction for both clients and employers through consistent follow-ups at the three, six, nine, and twelve-month marks to support employment retention. 

Sales-Focused Outreach: Implement sales techniques to identify opportunities within the hidden job market, positioning our services to prospective employers by underscoring the benefits of recruiting from a diverse talent pool. 

Target-Based Performance: Strive to meet or exceed job development and placement objectives while maintaining an organized record of employer outreach, client placements, and other essential metrics that pertain to performance standards. 

Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Employment Counselors and fellow team members to comprehensively understand the needs and strengths of our clients. Actively participate in team discussions to refine strategies for engaging employers effectively. 

Event Planning: Collaborate with employer partners to identify, secure, and execute hiring events, job fairs, and employment-related initiatives that support the vulnerable communities we serve including occasional evening and weekend outreach or event support.

Qualifications 

• Sales or Business Development Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a sales, business development, or client relations role. Experience with lead generation, client acquisition, or B2B outreach is highly valuable. 
• Education: Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field. 
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build rapport, negotiate effectively, and maintain long-term relationships. Time management and multitasking capabilities are essential for success in this fast-paced role. 
• Values-Driven: A commitment to diversity, equity, and anti-oppression, and a willingness to support the socio-economic advancement of newcomer and racialized communities. 
• Language: Proficiency in a second language is an asset. 
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Apply Now 

If you’re passionate about leveraging your sales skills to make a social impact, we’d love to hear from you! 

Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, newcomers, and underrepresented groups. 

Note: Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us of any needs in advance. 

Disclaimer - Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be used in the screening, evaluation or selection of candidates. All applications are reviewed and assessed by our hiring team.