Job Specifications
Waterloo Region- Job Developer
Location: Waterloo Region
Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week
** Weekends and Evening may be required
Employment Type: Full Time Contract
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Start Date: April 2026
Contract End Date: March 31, 2027
Deadline to Apply: April 10 2026
Starting Annually Rate: $47,736
Total Rewards Package:
Time Away from Work for your Well-being - At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we recognize the importance of work-life harmony! All fulltime team members are entitled to earn 3 weeks of vacation and have the opportunity to earn more as length of service increases. To support your overall well-being, we also offer 12 well-being days that team members use for sick time off or to care proactively for yourself. Bereavement days are also available.
Wellness - The YMCA of Three Rivers is committed to the health and wellness of our teams. Full time employees receive…
Well-being days that can be used as they are earned
Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services
A free YMCA membership for yourself and your family which can be used to access our fitness centers
Discounts on programs and services offered by the YMCA including child care services
Pension Plan - All full-time employees have the opportunity to participate in a group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment, employees contribute 5% of their gross earnings per pay which is matched by the Y. After three consecutive years of full-time service, participation in the YMCA pension plan is mandatory.
Healthcare and Dental Benefits - The YMCA of Three Rivers offers full time employees a comprehensive group benefit package (after 3-months from start date) that includes: Prescription drugs, Basic dental coverage, Professional services such as Registered Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Chiropractor and Naturopath, Vision care.
Are you an enthusiastic, goal-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, target-focused environment? Are you passionate about empowering others and fostering connections to create meaningful employment opportunities? Do you excel at building relationships, mentoring clients, and delivering impactful community programs? If this resonates with you, join us as an Employment Coach and make a lasting difference in the lives of our clients and community.
If this is you, join our team and make an impact in the lives of people in our community.
The YMCA of Three Rivers is one of the community’s largest non-profit organizations. We are dedicated to the enrichment of our communities through the development of people and families. Through our work, we foster belonging and wellbeing, and dedicate ourselves to building a healthy and vibrant community every day. We believe connected communities are thriving, healthy, and strong. We have the assets to affect positive social change, and we know the YMCA of Three Rivers Youth Programs are an important piece of our work. That’s where you come in...
What you will do…
Develop contacts with local employers and to act as the initial contact for all employers and to serve as a liaison between employers and Employment Coaches.
Access and support the employment and job placement of clients accessing the YMCA Employment Services
Major Responsibilities/Principal Accountabilities
Ensure excellent customer service, communication, and professionalism to build strong relationships with employers, clients, and internal team members.
Act as the initial point of contact for employers.
Conduct triage, vet employers, and complete employer registration.
Coordinate job postings received from employers, serving as the central job board contact. Ensure the internal employer job board is updated promptly.
Support employer recruitment by identifying, contacting, and building relationships with prospective employers in labor markets aligned with clients’ interests.
Enter and upload accurate information in all required systems within 24 hours, including statistical and financial data, referrals, job development, retention activities, and follow-ups. Maintain detailed case notes for both client and employer information.
Negotiate, track, and update expenditure of employer and client budgets.
Support Employment Coaches.
Attend and actively participate in internal and external meetings, representing the YMCA for case conferencing, professional development, community engagement, and relationship building.
Verify system accuracy, correct data incompatibility, and review outputs.
Comply with data integrity and security policies on all systems, maintaining confidentiality.
Develop employment placements for clients, ensuring compliance with MTCU requirements.
Coach and mentor clients and employers.
Complete necessary client and employer placement
About the Company
The YMCA of Three Rivers marks the official unification of the YMCAs of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo, the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph, and the YMCA of Stratford-Perth as one regional entity. Through this process, we're bringing together our strengths and expertise to better serve our communities, where and how they need us most.
For more than 150 years, we've demonstrated our commitment to our communities by showing up and delivering the programs, outreach, and services to our people need. This is the good stuff that we’re al...
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