Job Description

Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Employment & Career Development Programs, the Empowering Youth through Employment (EYE) Program Job Developer will develop and coordinate one on one employment support geared towards youth participants and find work experience as well as job placements for them.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with youth participants from a variety of demographics (mostly newcomers and low-income citizens) to identify job targets and match client skillsets with the appropriate work experience and the host employer.

Provide individual client support to determine educational and previous work experience background and career goals.

Leverage business contacts and network of potential employers to enable work experience placement opportunities for clients

. Build New Employer connections to facilitate quality employment opportunities for youth clients.

Follow up with existing and potential employers to gauge future opportunities.

Discuss a work-experience / employment plan with clients based on their transferable skills and employment goals

Work with the clients individually on resume/cover letter touch up, assistance in the application process and interview preparation for clients.

Provide recommendations to clients on Social media and LinkedIn profiles

Provide recommendations on placement details such as hours of work, wages and benefits on offers of employment

Provide post-placement t support to assist clients in retaining employment post-work experience placement

Work closely with each client to maintain motivation

Motivate and guide clients to participate in problem-solving and critical thinking.

Critique and evaluate client performance and provide feedback for achieving success.

Record client sessions and prepare weekly reports for management, and update files when necessary.

. Work closely with the program team to coordinate program activities and support clients.

Others

Provide reports on a weekly and quarterly basis or as required and maintains current information on GCOS

Attend career fairs, trade shows and other events to represent TIES and network with potential employers

Attend internal and external meetings of the organization such as department's meetings, staff meetings and AGM.

Help other TIES programs and employees when needed

Perform other work-related duties assigned by the Supervisor

Competencies

Knowledge of:

A strong understanding of the Canadian labour market, Canadian workplace practices, job search strategies, and career development Alberta Employment Standards, Alberta Human Right Acts, Occupational Health & Safety and other relevant laws and regulations Exposure to corporate human resources best practices Pre-employment and essential skill development expertise including developed job search techniques; resume and cover letter development; and interviewing skills and techniques to prepare clients Conflict resolution and problem-solving in small and large group settings Adult teaching using various methodologies and techniques Awareness and sensitivity to diverse audiences Working with youth and immigrant/ vulnerable populations
Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent counselling skills along with well-developed needs assessment, analytical and skills Able to take the initiative and be resourceful in seeking outplacement opportunities, including the ability to reach out and make connections A genuine desire to build differing levels of relationships with varying client population groups, Employers, and internal/ external stakeholders Understanding of current employment opportunities and labour market trends Exceptional client service with the ability to present ideas and/or services to individuals and groups Highly professional, driven, charismatic, reliable, and confident individual who thrives under pressure Demonstrated awareness and knowledge of Canadian workplace culture from a business perspective
Ability to:

work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a team environment. Handle a high volume of clients through prioritization and time management. Problem-solving and pro-actively seek solutions. Learn and build relationships quickly with community service organizations.
participate in a highly team-based environment

perform excellent cross-cultural communication

demonstrate strong work ethics and commitment to the success of the organization

Education and Experience

The successful candidate would need to have a post-Secondary degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Human Services, or Marketing or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and transferrable skills. Minimum three years of work experience in HR and or recruitment is required.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Job Developer or employment counselling: 3 years (required)
Language:

a second language (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-20