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About The Career Foundation:&nbsp;The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and HR services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of multiple locations, we now help thousands of people each year successfully accomplish their employment goals. Our team of dedicated professionals has described The Career Foundation as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented. For more information about us and our services, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.careerfoundation.com/" target="_blank">CareerFoundation.com</a>.Some of the benefits and features available to our employees include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>A comprehensive health benefits plan that includes massage therapy, naturopath services, travel coverage, and much more</li><li>A comprehensive dental insurance plan</li><li>An RRSP Matching benefit</li><li>An Employee &amp; Family Assistance program</li><li>Employee wellness initiatives</li><li>Paid days off for religious observance purposes</li><li>Paid days off for personal wellness purposes</li></ul>Program &amp; Role Description: Conveniently located in Etobicoke, North York, Downtown Toronto, York, and Scarborough, The Career Foundation’s five (5) full-suite Employment Centres provide job seekers with a full range of services, including exploring career options, improving their résumés, preparing for interviews, arranging employment placements, providing job retention support and much more. Our Employment Centres also offer a range of services to employers, including recruitment support, candidate screening, job matching, hiring fairs, workplace orientation, retention advice, and other services.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As an Employer Services and Retention Specialist, you would be an essential member of our team, responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with employers across multiple sectors to find appropriate job placement opportunities for our unemployed clients. You would assess the employers’ workforce development needs, provide job coaching to our job seeker clients, and match them to employment opportunities that you develop through direct connections and the effective relationships you build with employers. You would also support employers in implementing training and onboarding plans, arrange workplace accommodations when required, and offer on-the-job coaching to the job seekers you place in those roles, helping ensure they retain their employment. You will have placement targets to meet, contributing to the team’s overall goals of achieving successful outcomes for our clients.Position Type:Full-time (37.5 hours per week) one-year contract to start, with excellent potential for permanency.&nbsp;Base Location and Travel Requirements:York&nbsp;(Weston &amp; Lawrence):This opportunity is based at The Career Foundation’s York Employment Centre, located near Weston Rd. &amp; Lawrence Ave. W. The position also requires frequent travel to employer and partner sites, as well as other stakeholder locations, to fulfill the core requirements of the role. The successful candidate should possess a valid Ontario G driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle to perform the core deliverables of the position that require frequent travel, including to locations not accessible by transit.The position also currently operates under a hybrid schedule, allowing for one work-from-home day per week. The hybrid schedule is based on performance and operational needs and requires a private work-from-home space with reliable, high-speed internet. A company laptop, cell phone, and other equipment will be provided.Vulnerable Sector Check:An offer of employment for this opportunity will be contingent on the incumbent providing an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).Start:As soon as possibleReporting to:Area Manager, Employment and Placement ServicesResponsibilities include:Employer Outreach, Relationship Building, and Workforce Development<ul><li>Contacts employers through cold calls and other outreach initiatives to promote The Career Foundation’s relevant employer service offerings, and develops new relationships with employers each week across a variety of industries.</li><li>Consistently monitors and tracks own success rates to achieve individual targets that contribute to the team’s achievement of its overall objectives.</li><li>Supports employers in identifying their workforce development needs and provides them with solutions to address those needs.</li><li>Works with employers to fill their job vacancies by facilitating recruitment initiatives, including preparing and disseminating job postings, screening, coaching, and preparing candidates to be presented to employers.</li><li>Plans, organizes, and hosts hiring events to facilitate connections between candidates and employers.</li><li>Arranges employer guest speakers to educate job-seeker clients on employment opportunities, workplace expectations, and other information to support them in achieving successful outcomes.</li><li>Provides advice and training to employers on hiring and retaining candidates from various inclusion groups, ensuring their long-term integration into the workforce.</li><li>Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation on all job development activities performed, including client interviews arranged, recruitment status of employer vacancies, and other job development activities</li><li>Works in collaboration with fellow team members to plan, execute, and continuously monitor effective outreach plans to recruit new clients and maintain up-to-date records of outreach efforts conducted.</li><li>Plans and participates in community events, job fairs, and related activities to promote The Career Foundation’s services and achieve effective networking opportunities.</li><li>Maintains all appropriate service standards for serving job seekers and employers.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Development, Placement, and Retention<ul><li>Places job seeker clients into employment by matching them into advertised and non-advertised job opportunities, including employment opportunities developed through establishing effective relationships with employer partners.</li><li>Conducts on-site visits at new employer partner facilities to ensure that employers provide suitable and safe workplace environments.</li><li>Negotiates and administers placement, incentive, and other agreements with employers, including wage subsidies.</li><li>Ensures quality of placements by appropriately matching candidates’ skills with job requirements.</li><li>Supports employers with developing training plans based on candidates’ learning and accommodation needs.</li><li>Conducts job carving with employers and job seekers that presents the various benefits to employers while adjusting tasks to meet candidates’ accommodation needs.</li><li>Provides on-the-job coaching and training when necessary to help clients understand their roles and support onboarding support in the workplace.</li><li>Arranges new employment placements for clients who were not able to retain their initial employment.</li><li>Serves as a resource to employed clients and employer partners to mediate issues if they arise and provides other supports that lead to job retention.</li><li>Provides job seekers with information about expectations in the workplace and other topics that help strengthen their potential to find and retain employment.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Seeker Support<ul><li>Maintains up-to-date knowledge of clients’ job search goals, continuously developing job opportunities that meet clients’ skills, interests, and needs on the caseload.</li><li>Meets with clients to understand their abilities and accommodations required to ensure client-centered job matching and job carving.</li><li>Provides coaching and support to help job seeker clients overcome barriers to employment.</li><li>Supports job retention goals by monitoring clients’ employment progress and providing post-employment advice and support as needed.</li><li>Follows up with each placed client regularly for up to 12 months, ensuring pay stubs or other documented evidence are on file to demonstrate continued employment.</li><li>Delivers workshops or group orientation on employer or industry needs and prepares clients for hiring events with employers.</li><li>Arranges networking and industry guest speaking sessions where clients can learn more about different industries.</li><li>Guides job development activities for job seekers and employers to promote long-term job retention.</li><li>Utilizes systems and technologies provided by The Career Foundation to further support clients with achieving successful outcomes.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications/ Skills Required:<ul><li>Post-secondary degree or diploma in sales, marketing, human services, or another related field relevant to the duties of the position is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.</li><li>Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in job development, community outreach, job carving, business development, sales, recruitment, or other experience directly transferable to the core deliverables of the position is required.</li><li>Demonstrated track record in a results-driven environment with experience meeting targets is required.</li><li>Previous experience with developing relationships with employers, familiarity with Employment Ontario programming, and working with clients from various social, cultural, and economic backgrounds are considered strong assets.</li><li>Valid Ontario G driver’s licence and reliable vehicle to conduct essential and frequent work-related travel within the communities served.</li><li>Candidates who possess an existing network of employers that could be relied upon to provide employment opportunities for job seeker clients will be prioritized.</li><li>High emotional intelligence, demonstrating patience, empathy, and connectivity when working with clients of various experiences, needs, and abilities.</li><li>Knowledge of current labour market trends, job search techniques, and employment research methods is considered an asset.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Bilingualism in a second language considered an asset.</li><li>A professional and courteous approach to client service with a high level of respect for the diversity of the people served.</li><li>Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to uphold the organization’s service standards, policies, and core values.</li><li>Ability to maintain sensitive information and exhibit tact, diplomacy, and good judgment, with high standards of ethics and confidentiality.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Outlook 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint. Must possess the aptitude and willingness to learn and work with new online systems and technologies</li><li>Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours when required to ensure the team meets all objectives.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and resilient, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining trust and positive working relationships.</li><li>Strong work ethic with the ability to multitask while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude.</li></ul>The Career Foundation’s Commitment:The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

The Career Foundation

Employer Services and Retention Specialist

About Good Foot Delivery and Support Services:Good Foot Support Services is a Toronto-based registered charity and social-purpose organization that exists to address the systemic exclusion of Autistic and neurodivergent individuals, an overwhelmingly disadvantaged and underrepresented group within the workforce.&nbsp;Since 2010, we have worked to break down barriers to employment by providing meaningful, paid work and critical skill-building opportunities through our courier service, employment-readiness program, and tailored support.Our work is founded on a simple yet profound belief: with the right support, autistic and neurodivergent individuals can thrive in the workforce and make meaningful contributions to their communities.Our ApproachGood Foot Delivery &amp; Support Services enhances the long-term employability of neurodivergent individuals through personalized support, training, and work experience to build skills, independence and confidence. We provide meaningful employment through our courier service and offer a free employment readiness program, Good Foot Forward, featuring interactive learning, job shadowing, 1:1 coaching, and work placements to help individuals build skills, confidence, and independence.Position Summary:&nbsp;The Marketing &amp; Business Operations Manager is responsible for driving organizational growth by promoting Good Foot’s services, strengthening brand presence, developing new customer relationships, and supporting key communications and engagement initiatives, while supporting day-to-day operations to ensure seamless service delivery. This role blends marketing, sales outreach, customer onboarding, and business development with operational support and oversight to ensure seamless service delivery.The ideal candidate is creative, tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and energized by connecting with people. They will play a key role in expanding Good Foot’s reach, building partnerships, telling our story across multiple platforms, and overseeing internal operations that enhance the courier and customer experience.Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;Marketing &amp; Communications<ul><li>Working with the Executive Director, develop and execute marketing and fundraising communication strategies that align with organizational objectives; analyze data points (website traffic, social media, customer journeys, etc.) to improve ROI for activities and campaigns.</li><li>Create, maintain and execute a robust communications calendar that includes emails, social media posts, speaking opportunities, and other activities that support the organization's objectives.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain, clean, and segment mailing lists to ensure accuracy and relevance.</li><li>Oversee the creation of all public-facing materials, including print and digital assets, reports and other materials, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and strategic objectives.</li><li>Manage the Good Foot website, proactively ensuring it remains up to date, relevant, and optimized.</li><li>Coordinate and oversee events in collaboration with team members.&nbsp;</li></ul>Business Development<ul><li>Identify and cultivate new business opportunities in collaboration with the Executive Director, including flyer projects, corporate delivery clients, event partnerships, and other opportunities to maintain meaningful employment for the neurodivergent community.&nbsp;</li><li>Proactively recommend ways to enhance ROI on revenue streams while aligning with the overall mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Build and maintain lasting relationships with customers, partners, and prospective clients.</li><li>Support relationship management with key partners.&nbsp;</li></ul>Operations and Customer Service<ul><li>Oversee the smooth operation of all revenue generation activities, including delivery, flyer distribution, and other revenue opportunities that may be developed in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Adopt a continuous improvement outlook to ensure business operations evolve.&nbsp;</li><li>Proactively identify any potential issues that may negatively impact the organization.</li><li>Lead onboarding for new customers, including EFT form processing, account setup, and documentation. Lead Shopify and Hub (internal delivery management system) onboarding for new clients; troubleshoot operational or service issues; &nbsp;monitor performance of HUB and Shopify, and flag issues to the developer, test updates, and resolve any escalated customer service issues.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop a customer retention strategy which builds loyalty, and upgrades existing customers.</li><li>Manage Public Mobile accounts; check account status and usage, top up balances and troubleshoot payment or service issues.</li><li>Oversee courier performance, provide clear expectations and collaborate with support to resolve performance challenges.</li><li>Support flyer project tracking, quoting, mapping, scheduling, progress tracking, and invoicing.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide Dispatch relief as needed.</li></ul>Finance Operations<ul><li>Review incoming EFT payments and apply them accurately in QBO.</li><li>Investigate unidentified deposits or missing remittance information.</li><li>Process cheque payments and prepare bank deposits as needed.</li><li>Compile monthly reporting on sales data, customer activity, courier efficiency, and review requests.</li></ul>Internal Leadership &amp; Support<ul><li>Support recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide support in Dayforce and oversee relevant payroll functions.</li><li>Support the execution of the food and social programming as required.&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Experience in marketing, business development, business operations, or communications.</li><li>Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.</li><li>Comfortable using digital tools such as Mailchimp, Canva, Shopify, WordPress, Google Workspace, and social media.</li><li>Experience with QuickBooksOnline, CRM systems, or invoicing tools is an asset (training provided).</li><li>Confident communicator able to engage customers, partners, and community stakeholders.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.</li><li>Interest in supporting the mission of a neurodivergent-focused social enterprise. Experience with the neurodivergent community is considered an asset.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work independently, take initiative, and assume responsibility with minimal supervision</li></ul>To Apply:&nbsp;Please email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@goodfootdelivery.com" target="_blank">Recruitment@goodfootdelivery.com</a> your cover letter and resume in PDF format, and include "Marketing and Business Operations Manager" in the subject line. Deadline for applications is Friday, December 19, 2025.&nbsp;Good Foot is built on the values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. Recognizing the unique contributions that individuals from marginalized communities bring to our organization, we encourage applications from people representing the diverse community we serve. Good Foot strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. If you have any accommodation requests, please include them in your cover letter.

Good Foot Delivery

Marketing & Business Operations Manager

About The Career Foundation:&nbsp;The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and HR services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of multiple locations, we now help thousands of people each year successfully accomplish their employment goals. Our team of dedicated professionals has described The Career Foundation as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented. For more information about us and our services, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.careerfoundation.com/" target="_blank">CareerFoundation.com</a>.Some of the benefits available to our employees include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Employee wellness initiatives</li><li>Paid days off for religious observance purposes</li><li>Paid days off for personal wellness purposes</li></ul>Program and Role Description:The Career Foundation’s Disability Employment Services Program is dedicated to supporting job seekers accessing the Ontario government’s Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Our program offers comprehensive employment services to these job seekers, including job search assistance, job matching and placement, job coaching, retention support, and more. Employers committed to inclusive hiring can also benefit from our tailored services, such as direct access to skilled job seekers with disabilities, assistance in organizing and hosting community hiring events, and guidance on effectively onboarding and coaching new hires to ensure long-term job retention.As an ODSP Employment Services and Placement Specialist, you will be an important member of the program team responsible for supporting ODSP clients in securing and maintaining meaningful employment. Your responsibilities will include providing tailored job search assistance, job matching, job development, job carving, coaching, and retention support to your assigned caseload. Additionally, you will build and maintain effective relationships with employers to identify suitable job opportunities for program clients and will be responsible for achieving individual targets assigned to you that contribute to the team’s collective ability to meet all contractual obligations with the program’s government funder.Position Type:Full-time (37.5 hours per week), contract until March 31, 2026, with excellent potential to become permanent.Base Location and Travel Requirements:This position is based at The Career Foundation’s York office, located near Weston Rd. and Lawrence Ave. W., and requires local travel to employer locations, community partner sites, and other stakeholder locations to fulfill core responsibilities, including community outreach and employer engagement. The successful candidate should have a valid Ontario G driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle to perform essential deliverables of the role. The position also allows for periodic work-from-home days on a rotational basis, contingent on program needs, operational requirements, and performance. The hybrid schedule requires a private work-from-home space with reliable high-speed internet. A company laptop, cell phone, and other necessary equipment will be provided.Vulnerable Sector Check:An offer of employment for this opportunity will be contingent on the incumbent providing an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).Start date:As soon as possibleReporting to:&nbsp;Program Coordinator&nbsp;Responsibilities include:Employment Coaching, Wraparound Support, and Case Management<ul><li>Serves a caseload of clients, actively monitoring and documenting each client’s needs and progress, and makes adjustments to individualized action plans as needed to successfully achieve employment outcomes.</li><li>Provides solution-based employment coaching and ongoing support to clients in the areas of job search, résumé development, interview preparation, job retention, and other relevant topics to help them achieve successful outcomes.</li><li>Consistently monitors and tracks caseload success rates to achieve individual targets that contribute to the team’s overall objectives and expectations from the program’s funder.</li><li>Assesses and facilitates wraparound and intervention resources required to help clients address and overcome barriers that may prevent them from achieving successful employment outcomes.</li><li>Determines client eligibility for financial supports, administers eligible supports, and ensures proper documentation is on file to support expenditures.</li><li>Provides comprehensive coordination of accommodation supports for clients, ensuring that their specific needs are met to enable full participation in services that lead to employment.</li><li>Conducts timely follow-ups with clients throughout their job search efforts and provides repeat, one-on-one job coaching sessions and support as needed to review goals, address barriers, and ensure clients are making progress toward goals, including facilitating community-based referrals when needed.</li><li>Conducts intakes and completes individualized needs assessments with new clients to establish their eligibility for services and pre-employment needs.</li><li>Collects, organizes, and analyzes new client information through completed needs assessments and other mechanisms to appraise clients’ interests, aptitudes, and abilities to create individualized action plans that lead to successful outcomes.</li><li>Enters and maintains thorough written documentation in online data reporting systems, ensuring that caseload files are up-to-date and ready for file audits.</li><li>Guides and supports clients in completing applications for employment and training opportunities.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Development, Placement, and Retention Support<ul><li>Conducts outreach and cold calls to employers and develops strategic, long-term partnerships to create diverse and sustainable employment opportunities for clients in the program.</li><li>Regularly coaches clients on job search activities, including identifying opportunities, effective cold-calling strategies to employers, and networking.</li><li>Leverages job carving and customized employment strategies to align job roles with clients’ unique skills and abilities.</li><li>Matches clients to suitable roles by leveraging employer relationships and advertised job openings, ensuring alignment with their qualifications and goals.</li><li>Negotiates and manages placement and incentive agreements, while ensuring compliance with program guidelines.</li><li>Provides on-the-job coaching and support, accompanying clients during their initial days in a new job to facilitate a smooth transition and build their confidence in the workplace.</li><li>Develops and oversees on-the-job training plans, conducting follow-ups with clients and employers to ensure expectations are met and identifying areas for improvement.</li><li>Develops individualized retention plans for clients, including goal setting, skill development, and workplace integration strategies to support long-term success.</li><li>Provides comprehensive retention support through regular check-ins with clients and employers, addressing challenges promptly and collaboratively.</li><li>Works with employers to implement inclusive onboarding processes and workplace accommodations tailored to clients’ needs.</li><li>Provides one-on-one sessions for clients to address topics such as workplace conflict resolution, time management, and career progression.</li><li>Utilizes digital systems and technologies provided by The Career Foundation to further support program participants in achieving successful outcomes.</li><li>Acts as a mediator, as needed, between clients and employers to resolve workplace issues and foster productive relationships.</li><li>Collaborates with clients to build skills that enhance job stability, such as stress management, workplace communication, and adaptability to changing job demands.</li><li>Works collaboratively with team members to develop innovative job development strategies and retention solutions to enhance client success rates.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications/ Skills Required:<ul><li>Post-secondary degree or diploma in a field of study relevant to the responsibilities of the position (e.g., Disability Studies, Social Services, Psychology) is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.</li><li>Minimum of 2 years’ direct experience in employment services, including job coaching, vocational counselling and job development, or other directly transferable experience, such as recruitment, is required.</li><li>Experience serving individuals with disabilities is highly preferred. Candidates with this experience will be prioritized.</li><li>Valid Ontario G driver’s licence and a vehicle to conduct essential work-related travel within the GTHA to meet the core deliverables of the position.</li><li>Existing network of employers that can be relied upon to provide employment opportunities for program participants is a strong asset.</li><li>Ability to effectively apply sales principles to generate job leads and conduct cold calls to employers.</li><li>Exceptional relationship-building skills with a proven ability to develop rapport with people from all stakeholder groups.</li><li>Proven track record in a results-driven environment with experience meeting assigned targets.</li><li>Professional and courteous approach to client service, with a high level of respect for the diversity of the people served.</li><li>High emotional intelligence, demonstrating patience, empathy, and connectivity when working with participants of various experiences, needs, and abilities.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Bilingualism is considered an asset.</li><li>Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to uphold the organization’s service standards, policies, and core values.</li><li>High ethics and confidentiality standards, with proven experience maintaining sensitive information and exhibiting tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.</li><li>Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and achieve targets and objectives.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Office 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint. Must possess the aptitude and willingness to learn and work with new online systems and technologies.</li><li>Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours when needed to meet the needs of clients and the program.</li><li>Dedicated work ethic with demonstrated ability to remain flexible and resilient, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining trust and positive working relationships.</li></ul>The Career Foundation’s Commitment:The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.&nbsp;

ODSP Employment Services and Placement Specialist

<h3>About BISN</h3>The Bell Island Support Network (BISN) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing social and health challenges related to addictions and recovery on Bell Island, NL. Bell Island is a rural community located about a 20-minute drive and 20-minute ferry crossing from St. John’s. It has a population of approximately 2,400 people and is home to an Opioid Management and Treatment Clinic at the local hospital.<h4>BISN’s goals are to:</h4><ul><li>Enhance harm reduction efforts.&nbsp;</li><li> Provide peer support throughout the recovery process.</li><li>Offer opportunities for life skills, pre-employment and employment training.</li><li>Reduce stigma around addictions and facilitate better integration into the community.</li></ul><h3>The Position</h3>BISN is at an exciting stage of growth. We are formalizing and expanding our social enterprise initiatives, strengthening our business development strategies, and deepening our impact in the community. To drive this important work forward, we are seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to join our team as the Enterprise Growth Manager.The Enterprise Growth Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and expanding two of BISN's social enterprise initiatives, which provide meaningful employment and training opportunities for individuals facing barriers to employment.<h4>These enterprises currently focus on</h4><ol><li>Food Production</li><li>Woodworking</li></ol>This role requires a blend of entrepreneurial spirit, strategic thinking, and a commitment to social impact. The successful candidate will oversee business development, build partnerships, support operations and program participants, and develop new opportunities to ensure these enterprises are financially sustainable while meeting their social impact goals. You can learn more about these initiatives <a href="https://www.bellislandsupportnetwork.ca/copy-of-community-programs" target="_blank">here</a>.This is a unique opportunity to build and lead initiatives that make a tangible difference in people’s lives. At BISN, you will join a passionate team working at the intersection of business and social good, with the opportunity to shape the future of our social enterprise programs and create lasting community impact in Bell Island.<h3>This position seeks to:</h3>(1) Work alongside external consultants to lead business development and sales efforts to secure new contracts, build a robust customer pipeline, and increase the financial selfsufficiency of BISN's social enterprise activities.(2) Support the Social Enterprise Coordinator to ensure all orders are fulfilled while optimizing production and distribution workflows for efficiency.(3) Foster a supportive, safe, and empowering work environment that provides meaningful employment, training opportunities, and skills development for all social enterprise participants alongside BISN's team.&nbsp;(4) Strategically balance the dual objectives of the enterprise activities to create a sustainable and scalable model which contributes to BISN's impact in the community.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>Business Development and Sales (60%)<ul><li>Execute a sales and marketing strategy to increase revenue and market presence for social enterprise activities.</li><li>Identify and cultivate new business leads, community partnerships, and sales channels with various audiences.</li><li>Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with new and existing customers. - Manage online sales platforms, marketing efforts, and other channels to promote products and services.</li><li>Track sales performance against targets and provide regular updates to leadership on sales activities.</li></ul>Operational and Programmatic Support (25%)<ul><li>Work in close collaboration with the Social Enterprise Coordinator to support day-to-day operations and ensure customer orders are fulfilled.</li><li>Support the implementation of health and safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff and clients.</li><li>Identify opportunities and strategies for increased efficiency, cost-effectiveness, business growth and sustainability.</li><li>Other duties as assigned to support the charitable mandate of the organization.</li></ul>Client Support &amp; Mentorship (15%)&nbsp;<ul><li>Contributes to a positive, trauma-informed, and inclusive work environment that promotes personal and professional development growth for clients.</li><li>Work alongside BISN staff to provide mentorship, support and training to clients employed through enterprise activities.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Other equivalent education and/or professional experience may be considered.</li><li>3-5 years of professional experience in a role with business development, sales, entrepreneurship, or relevant leadership roles.</li><li>Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working with and supporting individuals who face barriers to employment (e.g. experience in social work, community services, or a similar non-profit setting).</li><li>A working understanding of and/or experience applying trauma-informed approaches, harm reduction and/or lived/living experience with addiction.</li><li>Organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Assets</h3><ul><li>Direct experience, passion and/or skills in food production and growing and/or woodworking field.</li><li>Strong financial literacy, with experience in quoting, budgeting, and financial tracking.</li><li> Experience in developing, marketing, supporting and/or growing a program that generates revenue within a charity</li><li>Previous experience working in an isolated community.</li></ul><h3>Additional Considerations</h3><ul><li>Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.</li><li>Willingness to undertake continuing education and training as offered through the role.</li><li>Code of Conduct and vulnerable sector check is mandatory.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Salary and Benefits $65,000- $70,000</h3>The position reports to the Project Manager, who reports to the board of directors. It is supported by the Social Enterprise Coordinator and Peer Support Coordinator in operations and programming, and external consultants for business development.The position is funded by a major grant from Health Canada until March 31, 2028.The place of employment is BISN’s Peer Support Centre (“The Hug”) in Wabana. And the start date is as soon as possible. The incumbent will be required to work from BISN, on Bell Island.<h3>To Apply</h3>Please submit your resume and cover letter ( in 1 PDF file) to Valerie Barter, BISN Project Manager as soon as possible (<a href="mailto:bisn.manager@gmail.com" target="_blank">bisn.manager@gmail.com</a>). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.<a href="http://www.bellislandsupportnetwork.ca/" target="_blank">http://www.bellislandsupportnetwork.ca/</a>

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