Job Description

Brands for Canada

provides new donated clothing, personal care and houseware items, at no cost, to people living in poverty. These items are collected from participating brands across Canada and distributed through social service agencies to those in need. Our employment supports programs offer training and services to individuals who are facing barriers to entering the job market. The EDGE, Integrated Employment Services Program specifically supports individuals living with disabilities who are seeking employment. Beneficiaries of our programs and services include women and children experiencing abuse, at-risk youth, newcomers and refugees, people living with disabilities and job seekers with barriers.

www.brandsforcanada.com

Job Development:

Work directly with Program Director and other Job Developers to support client in their journey towards employment

Assist with and oversee resume / cover letter preparation, mock interviews and accommodations planning (as needed)

Send out weekly job fair and job listings to all EDGE clients, assisting as needed in job fair registrations and job applications

Build relationships with employers for possible job placement or full /part-time employment

Fulfill tracking and reporting requirements using program soft ware and other programs

Maintain an organized electronic and paper filing system, allowing for easy retrieval of documentation

Provide support to clients (including external resources) to address barriers they may have to employment, providing required wrap-around supports

Assist clients in the completion of program documents, including career path documents, barriers assessment, ministry paperwork, surveys

Schedule and conduct client intakes, engaging with the client promptly right from the first point of contact and consistently throughout their journey with EDGE

Work collaboratively with clients to create and work through a customized Employment Action Plan

Maintain regulation communications and cadence of appointments with clients, ensuring effective engagement and documentation of all contact appointment in CRM

Operate in a manner which builds trust with client, demonstrating a deep understanding for client demographic

Demonstrate impeccable discretion to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive client and program information

Facilitation:

Support program soft-skills / other training and workshop facilitation

Outreach:

Develop and steward relationships with organizations who may employ job seekers and refer clients to the EDGE program

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in social work, community services or community development

2-4 years' experience working as Job Developer

2-4 years' experience facilitating workshops, delivering trainings, and mentoring clients in job development, job search, interview skills

Proven track record in securing employment for job seekers

Must demonstrate contacts in the business and labour communities

Proven experience working with unemployed, underemployed, vulnerable individuals who face barriers to entering the labour market

Strong interpersonal, employment coaching, mediation, interviewing and presentation skills

Possesses strong verbal and written English language communication skills

Brands for Canada is committed to an inclusive selection process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the hiring manager if you require any accommodation during any part of the interview process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care Mileage reimbursement On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Work from home
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Job Development: 2 years (preferred) Facilitation: 1 year (preferred) working with people living with disabilities: 1 year (preferred) program administration: 2 years (preferred) Case management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Etobicoke, ON

Application deadline: 2025-05-30