Outreach/Workforce Specialist, Job ID #7070
Integrated Employment Services & ISTEM / 35 hours per week / Contract until
March 31, 2026 with possibility of renewal / Starting ASAP / Keele & Finch with
itinerant services to our Albion location and communities we serve
Who is JVS
JVS Toronto believes that every individual has opportunities for employment.
Since 1947, JVS Toronto has been giving the power of employment and improved
learning serving 10,000 new individuals annually through career, employment, and
assessment services in Toronto and York Region. We also help businesses recruit
the workforce they need to be successful. JVS Toronto is a registered charity
and receives generous funding to provide most of our services without charge.
Learn about the work we do: www.jvstoronto.org.
Our employees benefit from a group benefit plan, a friendly work environment,
monthly wellness initiatives, access to an employee assistance program (EAP),
opportunities for continuous learning and a variety of corporate discounts. JVS
Toronto also offers permanent employees a generous vacation package, a pension
plan in addition to paid sick time, family care and wellness days.
Program Overview
The JVS Integrated Employment Services (IES), funded by MLITSD and managed by
WCG, provides employment services to unemployed individuals of all ages,
financial backgrounds and skills to help them gain and retain employment within
their field or a related field. To achieve its goals, the program provides a
range of services including one-on-one employment counselling, employment
workshops, job development/placement services and job retention supports. In
addition, IES collaborates with other programs to ensure efficient and smooth
operations through streamlining client referrals to appropriate services.
Within newcomer services, the ISTEM program is designed to facilitate newcomer
integration into the Canadian workplace and society at the initial stages of
their job search in Canada. It includes information, orientation and counselling
as well as sector-specific language/workplace communication training for
internationally educated professionals.
Our Workforce Specialist team is dedicated to developing relationships with
employers to secure job opportunities.
We’re looking for someone to do:
• Prospecting and Cold Calling: Proactively engage in daily prospecting and
cold calling activities, leveraging a variety of sales and job development
techniques to generate qualified job leads.
• Account Acquisition: Highlight the value of our programs and services to
businesses, focusing on acquiring new accounts and establishing ongoing employer
relationships.
• Client Placement: Match job seeker clients to suitable job openings and
place clients into positions, including subsidized placements.
• Retention Monitoring: Maintain retention outcomes in accordance with
established KPIs, providing ongoing assistance to address work-related issues.
• Community Outreach: Enhance outreach efforts to forge partnerships with
community organizations.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain confidential records using our CRM tool to
ensure accuracy and facilitate effective collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Research and Planning: Conduct research and planning to generate job leads
and align them with labour market and client needs.
• Conduct outreach to sector specific employers in order to provide employer
sessions, job search assistance and job matching to newcomer program
participants and other programs as needed.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
• College diploma in Sales, Marketing, or Human Resources; or evaluated as
the Canadian equivalency
• Comfortable with lead generation, cold calling, presentations, and research
• At least 1 year of experience in sales, outreach, staffing, and/or
telemarketing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare and
write reports
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop relationships with a wide
range of individuals, including community professionals, clients, colleagues,
staff, volunteers, and employers
• Effective organization and time management skills
• A Police Vulnerable Sector is required for this position
• A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle would be an asset,
as local travel is required
• Ability to speak another language is an asset
Our ideal candidate will also have:
• Experience placing internationally trained professionals
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the labour market
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume & covering letter here.
JVS Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodation in
order to submit your application, please contact HR.
JVS Toronto embraces diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our agency, however only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.
