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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.