Job Description

Employer Partnerships & Job Placement Specialist (Results-Based - Ontario Job Market)

Organization:

Play Forever Foundation

Location:

Hybrid - Toronto / remote work with some employer meetings

Hours:

Part-time (~20 hours per week)

Contract:

6 months - renewable based on performance

Compensation:

Negotiable

About Play Forever

Play Forever Foundation is a national charity empowering refugees, newcomers, and youth through employment, education, and recreation programs.
Our Employment Program connects job-ready participants with real opportunities in Ontario's

in-demand industries

through direct employer partnerships.
We operate in a

collaborative, high-energy environment

where creativity, purpose, and community impact drive everything we do.

About the Role

We're looking for a

results-driven professional

with strong employer connections or the ability to build them quickly.
This is

not an HR or internal recruiter role

-- it's a

business-facing position

focused on creating hiring partnerships and securing real job opportunities for program participants.
Your mission:

build partnerships that lead directly to employment.

We're specifically seeking someone who is

currently active in Ontario's job market

and has

direct access to employers ready to hire.

Key Responsibilities

Leverage your existing employer network

and actively

develop new partnerships

to generate direct hiring opportunities for Play Forever participants.

Establish formal employer agreements and partnerships

that result in immediate and ongoing job placements.

Promote Play Forever's Employment Program

to companies and hiring managers as a

trusted workforce solution.

Negotiate hiring terms

and collaborate with employers to place participants directly into available roles.

Maintain and strengthen long-term relationships

with partner companies to ensure a consistent hiring pipeline.

Identify and engage new employers

in Ontario's

in-demand industries

to expand the hiring network.

Track and report partnership activities and confirmed hires

to the Employment Program Manager.

Achieve defined performance targets

related to both employer partnerships and successful job placements.

Performance Expectations

This is a

results-based position

with clear monthly and project-based targets.
Success will be measured by:

The number of participants successfully hired through established partnerships, and The growth and strength of employer relationships across Ontario.
Only candidates confident working toward measurable goals and delivering proven results should apply.

Qualifications

Minimum

3 years of experience

in

Job Development, Employment Services, or B2B Relationship Management.

Existing network of employer contacts in Ontario's

in-demand industries.

Proven ability to establish partnerships that lead to real hires. Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Based in Ontario and able to attend employer meetings as needed.

Ideal Candidate

Already connected to Ontario's hiring market.
Confident in building and closing employer partnerships.

Thrives in

a supportive, dynamic, and fast-paced environment

that values initiative and results. Passionate about helping people access real jobs through collaboration and trust.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application and resume

directly through Indeed

.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond Hill, ON