Job Developer

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Burnaby Salary Range
$30.30 to $32.80 per hour. Salary is based on education and experience.
The Opportunity
The Job Developer is responsible for supporting participants (Youth) in understanding the local labour market and career pathways. This role involves securing informational interviews, arranging job shadowing opportunities, and negotiating employment placements. Additionally, the Job Developer assists clients with resume creation, interview preparation, job search techniques, onboarding, training, and ongoing job maintenance. A key aspect of the role is building and maintaining strong relationships with employers.

RESPONSIBILITIES :


Employer Relations

• Establish and maintain relationships with employer networks.
• Attend business and industry events such as Board of Trade meetings, Chamber of Commerce gatherings, and job fairs.
• Educate and support employers with working with at-risk youth.
• Provide ongoing support to employers hosting work experience clients.
• Identify and secure suitable employers for work experience placements.
• Arrange informational interviews for participants.

Facilitation & Client Support

• Provide small group or one-on-one instruction on job search techniques, including:

• Resume and cover letter writing
• Interview preparation
• Job maintenance strategies
• Obtaining references

• Assist clients in identifying employer leads, networking opportunities, and potential job placements.
• Support participants in developing skills necessary for workplace success.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of participant and employer interactions as required by the Training Group and the funder.
• Prepare and submit reports and performance statistics as needed.
• Track client progress and outcomes against performance targets, contributing strategies to improve results.
• Ensure compliance with ISO documentation standards.
• Participate in team meetings, strategic planning, and program review sessions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Note: This position is subject to funding approval.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED :

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in employment services;
• Certificate or diploma in job development (an asset);
• Strong oral and written communication skills; and
• Career Development Practitioner certification (preferred).

Additional Information
This full-time position (40 hours per week) will be based out of Douglas College Burnaby Training Centre, but will require regular travel throughout the Lower Mainland. Shifts may include occasional evenings and weekends.
Posting Number 02469SA Position Title Job Developer Anticipated Start Date 04/01/2025 End Date 03/31/2026 Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes

How To Apply

Open Date 02/20/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Minimum Number of References Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important Note
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site [www.douglascollegecareers.ca]. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.