Job Description

Job Developer
COMPETITION NO. SS26-06

About
Durham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that
supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job
market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through
field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC
grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the
ever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a
wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including
culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and
trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community
services, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer
145 programs – including six bachelor's degrees and 11
apprenticeship programs – to
more than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly
3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 student
registrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumni
represent the college, both locally and around the world.

DC has
an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region
and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by
contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being
through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Position Information:
Full-time Support Staff
Position Opportunity (Temporary Employee Replacement (see
Appendix D of collective agreement) February 2026 – April 2026
Payband: Band J; Starting
Rate: $43.61; Four Year Rate: $50.39
Department: Employment Services
Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon – Fri (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Reporting To: Manager, Employment Services
Campus Location: Employment Services – Uxbridge site primarily (iterant
services provided at Port Perry, Beaverton, and Cannington sites)
Vacancy Status: Existing
vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager,
Employment Programs, the incumbent is responsible for performing job
development, job matching/placement and job retention services through
Employment Ontario (EO) Employment Services program. This position is also
responsible for facilitating training grants/incentive programs. This position
further involves a particular focus on EO participants/clients who lack
marketability or credibility in the local labour market. The incumbent works as
part of the Community Employment Services team, which operates in a continuous
quality improvement environment. The position requires extensive travel to
various locations and may involve hours outside of standard business operation.

To deliver effective,
high-quality services, service providers must demonstrate evidence of service
quality, within their organization as well as in the Employment Service they
provide, and the outcomes their clients received.

The incumbent will work
within the program's service delivery model to capture activity including, but
not limited to: demographics, performance indicators, and market perceptions,
marketing results, client and employer outcomes, employer activity and internal
/ external referral effectiveness. The
incumbent must also adhere to the Customer Service Charter.

The incumbent is expected
to carry out assigned duties to support all components of service delivery by
working in collaboration with Data Administrators, Employment Specialists,
other Job Developers & ultimately the Manager, who has program
accountability for full service operations.

Performs
job development, job matching and placement services by:

Provide outreach, cold calls / recruitment to employers to identify opportunities that are available in the competitive job market

Extensive collaboration with Employment Specialists regarding requirements for potential clients

Case conference with Employment Specialists to establish appropriate placement/job opportunities best suited to the clients' needs

Provide support to employers by identifying skills required and capabilities needed

Deliver sensitivity / diversity training, workplace accommodation training for persons with disabilities, orientation to workplace health and safety, workplace communication training, AODA and Employment Standards Act

Match employers' skill needs and clients' capabilities and interests either through assisted services

Place clients into employment placements with and without financial incentives, volunteer, job trial, mentoring and on-the-job opportunities

Develop on-the-job training plans and agreements, including negotiating and establishing financial incentives

Monitor placements and/or on the-the-job training agreements with clients/ employers to support success and communicating this information to Employment Specialists

Link individuals with mentors and coaches to provide support during and after job placement/obtained job

Provide employability support one-on-one to clients prior to and on placement

Determine clients need and eligibility for further vocational services, makes and documents referrals within the community or other employment services

Reviews, in collaboration with the client, a career action plan that clarifies vocational goals, identifies barriers to employment and describes short and long term steps for client to overcome barriers and achieve goals.

Analyze the local labour market to determine skills development needs and occupational training opportunities

Extensive travelling and cold call introduction of services as required.

Performing job
retention and monitoring services by:

Monitor and follow up with all clients on placement/training to
provide support as required to ensure effective customer service outcomes.

Identify individuals who may require additional coaching /
mentoring to maintain employment, identification of need may be determined
by workplace performance, repeated job loss, absences from the workplace
or being new to the Canadian workplace.

Services include but are
not limited to:

Development of a resource pool of mentors/coaches.

Identification of the need for additional supports (with individual
and/or employer).

Development of a support plan with the individual and the
mentor/coach and employer.

Link clients with mentors and coaches to provide support during and
after job placement.

Monitor the mentor/coach relationship and its impact on workplace
success, facilitating adjustments as required.

Monitors
and assesses employer suitability by:

Ensure all applications and supporting documentation is provided
including adherence to Employment Standards Act,Ontario Human Rights
Code, Workplace Safety and Insurance coverage, third party liability
insurance, AODA, etc.

Conduct on-site inspections and record results of inspections for
all new employers registering

Assess the appropriateness of the workplace and the capacity of the
employer to provide a positive experience and work-related training

Review Health and Safety checklist with employers and ensure proper training has occurred.

Administration/Documentation/File
Management/other:

Develop and maintain up to date employer and client files/records

Responsible for the commitment and spending of incentives/training grants

Track the budget on a regular basis to ensure under/over expenditures do not occur

Process timely payments of financial incentives

Maintain statistical records to demonstrate outcomes

Conducting customer service exit surveys with clients and employers

Make follow up calls to clients and employers

Following Peformance Base Funding guidelines/requirements make effort to acquire the necessary proof of income Stream C clients and A/B exceptions on caseload

Provide up-to-date and accurate information to data entry person prior to assigned deadlines to ensure accurate and timely data entry into EOIS-CaMS/ES Cases

Resource Centre/Reception rotation coverage with other Team Members

Qualifications:

A minimum of a 3-year diploma or degree in Social Service Worker or Community Services Worker. Will consider human resources (recruitment) or Business Administration/Marketing and Career Development Practitioner

A minimum of five (5) years of experience working with unemployed adults in an advisement or job development capacity

Requires demonstrated successful direct contact Sales, Marketing, Job Development or Recruiting Experience.

Requires demonstrated computer skills and excellent communication skills.

Experience delivering trauma‑informed, non‑judgmental support to individuals who may be experiencing or recovering from violence, trauma, addictions, mental health issues, and financial or housing challenges.

A valid G license and access to a reliable vehicle is required to perform the role.

Please apply below
by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on February 17, 2026. Competition number SS26-06.

Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.

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