Employment/Placement Specialist

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.

• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities.

• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

Skills Development and Employment ensures that people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs by matching them with employers seeking qualified job candidates. In addition, they offer support with assessments, rehabilitation and child and youth programs.

This Opportunity:

We are currently looking to fill an Employment/Placement Specialist position in our West Central Region (Mississauga). The Employment/Placement Specialist will provide services to adults with disabilities who face employment barriers by matching them with employment opportunities secured through job development and supporting them throughout the process.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with employers across a variety of industries, serving as a point of contact and initiating job orders with companies and their representatives.

• Maintain ongoing communication with employers, ensuring all employer records are complete and up to date.

• Document employer priorities and requirements to help the Employment Services team and clients prepare for appropriate job matches.

• Work with the Employment Services (ES) team to match clients with employment opportunities secured through job development and ensure placements receive the necessary support.

• Negotiate employment opportunities with employers and arrange wage subsidies as needed.

• Develop on-the-job training plans for clients, if required.

• Provide follow-up support to employers, conduct regular check-ins, and provide necessary assistance, including accommodation support, to ensure positive outcomes for both employers and clients.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in job development, employer outreach and marketing, and customer relationship management, with relevant experience in recruitment and screening.

• Sensitivity to issues and barriers experienced by people with disabilities.

• Well-developed time management, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.

• Effective negotiation skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, sales, and customer service skills.

• In-depth knowledge of the current labour market and labour market trends.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe software.

• Ability to document information, maintain records, and assist with reports.

• Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation required.

Additional Details:

• Salary Range: $56,632 - $70,790 per annum

• Hours: 35 hours per week

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at [email protected]

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MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

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MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.