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JVS Toronto

Workforce Specialist, Job ID# 7080

Toronto, ON, Canada

Starting Salary: $55,857 - $56,966. · Full-time

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Pay: Starting Salary: $55,857 - $56,966.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Jan 28, 2027
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

Starting Salary: $55,857 - $56,966. Commensurate with experience
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Yonge
Employment Type: Full-time – contract until March 31, 2027
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancy Type: Existing position

About JVS Toronto
At JVS Toronto, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Since 1947, we’ve empowered thousands of individuals each year through employment, career development, and assessment services across Toronto and York Region. We also partner with businesses to help them find the talent they need to succeed.

As a registered charity, we’re proud to offer many of our services at no cost, thanks to generous funding. Learn more about our impact: www.jvstoronto.org.

Why Join Us?
•   Generous Time Off – Start with three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid sick time, personal wellness days, and family-related leave, to support a healthy work–life balance.
•   Benefits & Pension Plan – Access a health and dental benefits plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and a defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions.
•   Inclusive & Supportive Culture – Join a collaborative and inclusive organization committed to diversity, equity and belonging.
•   Additional Perks – Access corporate discounts and other programs that support your overall well-being.

Eligibility for benefits, pension and time-off programs varies by employment status.

About the Program
The JVS Integrated Employment Services (IES), funded by MLITSD and managed by WCG, provides employment services to unemployed individuals of all ages, financial backgrounds and skills to help them gain and retain employment within their field or a related field. To achieve its goal, the program provides a range of services including one-on-one employment counselling, employment workshops, job development/placement services and job retention supports. In addition, IES collaborates with other programs to ensure efficient and smooth operations through streamlining client referrals to appropriate services. Our Workforce Specialist (WFS) team is dedicated to developing relationships with employers to secure job opportunities.

As a Workforce Specialist you will:

Proactively engage in prospecting and cold-calling activities, using a variety of sales and job development techniques to generate qualified job leads.
Promote the value of our programs and services to businesses, focusing on acquiring new employer accounts and building ongoing employer relationships.
Prioritize direct job placements for existing clients and work with employers to coordinate subsidized placements.
Facilitate and contribute to at least one employer-focused event per month, such as a job fair, hiring event, or employer information session.
Maintain employment retention outcomes in accordance with established KPIs, providing ongoing assistance to support work-related challenges.
Conduct employer research and labour market planning to generate job leads aligned with employer needs and client employment goals.
Connect clients with available opportunities through group facilitation, including cold-calling sessions, strategies for accessing the hidden job market, and other employer engagement activities.
Develop partnerships with community and culturally specific organizations to strengthen outreach and support outcomes.
Develop and maintain employer relationships and employment opportunities for internationally trained architects through IPLAN, supporting their integration into the Canadian labour market and alignment with local industry requirements.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records across multiple CRM systems.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

College diploma in Sales, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience. New graduates are welcome.
Comfortable with lead generation, cold calling, presentations, and negotiation.
Outgoing, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to leverage sales and business development techniques to achieve targets.
At least one year of experience in sales, outreach, staffing, and/or telemarketing is an asset.
Experience working with diverse populations is an asset.
Interest in supporting individuals in a nonprofit environment.
A clear Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check is required.

Nice to Have:

A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle would be an asset, as local travel is required

Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply now with your resume and cover letter!

JVS Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI-enabled tools to support resume screening and candidate matching. However, applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team.

We embrace diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

The Workforce Specialist is responsible for prospecting and cold-calling to generate job leads while building relationships with employers to secure placements. They also facilitate employer-focused events and provide ongoing support to clients to ensure successful job retention.

Requirements

Candidates must have a college diploma in Sales, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills are required, along with a clear Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check.

Skills

Sales
Lead generation
Cold calling
Relationship building
Business development
Communication
Negotiation
Presentation
Labour market planning
CRM systems
Employment counselling
Job placement
Outreach
Staffing
Telemarketing

Benefits

Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Personal wellness days
Family-related leave
Health benefits
Dental benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Defined benefit pension plan
Corporate discounts

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Workforce Specialist
Sales
Marketing
Lead generation
Cold calling
Business development
Employment services
Job placement
Labour market
CRM
Nonprofit
Outreach
Staffing
Telemarketing
Employer relations
Career development
Job fair
Recruitment
Client management
Networking

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