
Youth Job Developer
Who We Are
Epilepsy Toronto is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by epilepsy.
The Role
The Youth Job Developer is a key member of the Employment Services team, responsible for supporting youth with epilepsy and related disabilities to prepare for, secure, and find meaningful employment.
Responsibilities
Employer Engagement
- Drive employer engagement and business development activities by generating leads, prospecting new employer partners, conducting outreach, developing relationships, and converting opportunities into employment partnerships.
- Build and maintain relationships with local employers in and around Ontario to identify inclusive hiring opportunities.
- Collaborate with employers to create and implement workplace accommodation and seizure response plans.
- Provide post-hire follow-up and retention support to ensure long-term success for both job seekers and employers.
- Represent Epilepsy Toronto at community events, job fairs, and employer networking sessions.
Coaching Clients
- Support job seekers through individualized coaching, resume development, interview preparation, and job search strategies
- Provide one-on-one coaching and assess clients' strengths, skills, and areas for development to ensure strong employer matching and successful employment outcomes.
- Develop and facilitate workshops focused on employment readiness, workplace communication, job retention, and related topics.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team objectives and foster a supportive work environment.
- Bring creativity, actively contribute to brainstorming and problem-solving, and collaborate effectively with team members to achieve organizational goals.
Administrative Work
- Track, document, and report on activities and outcomes to ensure compliance with program and funding requirements.
- Document employer interactions and log outreach.
- Manage administrative processes, including brokered incentive agreements, case notes, logging pay stubs, and handling ERFS payments
- Provides ongoing support with reporting, data tracking, and other administrative reporting requirements as needed.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in business, marketing, employment counselling, social work or a related field.
- Exceptional sales, negotiation, and business development skills with the ability to generate leads, build employer pipelines, and secure employment opportunities.
- Proven experience in job development, employer engagement, workforce development or business to business (B2B) sales.
- Experience working with individuals who have disabilities, ideally in a vocational or employment support setting, is a major asset.
- Proficient in contacting both cold and warm prospects via cold calling and other outreach methods.
- Skilled in facilitating wage subsidies (presentation and facilitation)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both clients and employers.
- Experience facilitating workshops and group sessions.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in reporting and documentation.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or events, to meet program goals.
Application Instructions
Applicants are invited to submit a tailored cover letter and resume addressed to:
Mr. Geoff Bobb, Executive Director
Applications will be accepted by email to jesse@epilepsytoronto.org until July 27th, 2026, at midnight. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required career level
- Experienced (Non Manager)
Years of experience (Optional)
- 2 - 3 years of experience
Salary range
- $50,000 - $58,000 per year
Required languages
- English
Required skills
- Digital Marketing
- Economic knowledge

