Employment Specialist - Job Coach​/ Job Developer ID #1615

Employment Specialist - Job Coach/ Job Developer

Midland, ON, Canada

Posted Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. | Expires Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 3:59 a.m.

The opportunity:

Are you passionate about helping job seekers achieve their employment goals? The YMCA is seeking a dedicated and experienced Job Coach/Job Developer to join our team. In this role,you will provide essential support to individuals by assisting them in clarifying their needs and establishing both short-term and long-term objectives. By developing service plans tailored to each individual, you will guide them through the necessary steps to conduct an effective job search and ultimately meet their employment goals.

Previous experience in job placements/matching and sales would be a valuable asset. As a Job Coach, you will actively promote the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and our Employment Service, upholding our programs' positive image and serving our community with integrity. Additionally, your expertise in the local, regional, and provincial labor markets will enable you to effectively match job seekers with suitable employers.

If you possess a keen attention to detail and a passion for making a difference in people's lives, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

Due to funding, this is a temporary contract position and is being offered for 12 months.

Applicants should note that this is an in person role in Midland Ontario.

In this role, you will:

• Explore, identify, and clarify client interests, abilities, skills, education, and experience in relation to short and long-term career and employment goals
• Assess eligibility and suitability of participants for Employment Service programs and services, as determined by service guidelines, providing appropriate, accurate, and specified documentation
• Administer and interpret tests to determine interests and skills of customers on a casual basis
• Make referrals and assist participants in accessing other services, including education and training opportunities, to best achieve their employment goals
• Assess clients' motivation, dependability, and reliability to establish client eligibility for assisted services
• Monitor, follow up, and provide support and guidance to all clients throughout the pre-employment cycle
• Meet or exceed an annually determined quota of "closed" assisted service clients while ensuring quality client/customer service
• Prepare job search tools such as cover letters and resumes and make appropriate recommendations to encourage a professional outcome
• Contact potential employers to facilitate the development of job placements and other employment-related about local employers, their businesses, and their hiring preferences
• Enable optimal job matches and explore non-traditional avenues for customers to access the labor market, such as job shadowing and mentorship
• Determine possible job placements and employment-related opportunity matches that align with a client's abilities, transferable skills, and limitations
• Initiate, coordinate, and conduct marketing and outreach activities to community agencies, organizations, and employers
• Actively participate in business community events to foster and maintain high visibility for the Employment Service and its services
• Market clients to appropriate employers and positions
• Develop placement agreements and track job development activities
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers in various industries to ensure successful employment outcomes for participants
• Acquire and maintain knowledge Be an active participant in Employment Service tri-site initiatives
• Develop and conduct job search/employment related workshops, information sessions, and other workshops as needed for job seekers and the employer community
• Maintain updated knowledge of local, regional, and broader labor market information and know how to access in-depth information as required
• Identify and develop tools to help customers understand the changing labor market and its impact on the job search process
• Conduct and support itinerant services, representing the Employment Service and the YMCA in remote communities
• Complete, update, and prioritize all…