Our Fresh Start team is growing. We are hiring two Job Developers who are passionate about connecting clients with meaningful employment opportunities.

Details

Job Title
Job Developer / Retention Specialist
Openings
Two
Program
Fresh Start
Location
PTP’s East and West centres
Hours
35 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend hours
Salary range
$58,000 to $62,000 per year, based on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience
Start date
As soon as possible
Reports to
Fresh Start Manager

About PTP

PTP is a community-based organization located in Toronto, Canada, dedicated to strengthening the connection between learning and work. For over thirty years, PTP’s programs and services have created pathways that lead to positive change for people facing barriers to employment.

The opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Job Developer / Retention Specialist to support participants in the Fresh Start – Launching Careers in Food and Beverage Manufacturing program. This role is responsible for developing employer partnerships, securing employment opportunities, and providing ongoing retention support to ensure participants achieve long-term success in the workforce.

Key responsibilities

Employer engagement and job development

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with employers in the food and beverage manufacturing sector.
  • Conduct employer outreach, networking, meetings, and workplace visits.
  • Identify hiring needs and develop employment opportunities for program participants.
  • Promote the program and its value to employers.
  • Match qualified participants with suitable employment opportunities.

Placement and participant support

  • Coordinate interviews, employer communications, and onboarding activities.
  • Provide interview preparation, job search coaching, and workplace readiness support.
  • Work closely with program staff to ensure participant readiness for employment.

Retention and employment stabilization

  • Provide ongoing post-employment support for up to 12 months after placement.
  • Conduct regular follow-ups with participants and employers.
  • Assist participants in addressing workplace challenges and adapting to workplace expectations.
  • Identify and address issues that may affect job retention.

Career advancement

  • Support participants in pursuing promotions, increased hours, training, and career growth opportunities.
  • Collaborate with employers to identify advancement pathways.
  • Encourage long-term attachment to the labour market.

Performance tracking and reporting

  • Maintain accurate records of employer engagement, placements, and employment outcomes.
  • Track retention outcomes at 3-, 6-, and 12-month intervals.
  • Contribute to funder and program reporting requirements.

Continuous improvement

  • Monitor labour market trends and employer needs.
  • Share employer feedback and recommendations to strengthen program outcomes.
  • Support initiatives that improve employment and retention results.

Qualifications

Required

  • 3–5 years of experience in job development, employer engagement, employment services, or workforce development.
  • Proven success in developing employer partnerships and supporting job placements.
  • Experience working with newcomers, refugees, or diverse populations.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships.

Preferred

  • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or food and beverage sectors.
  • Experience providing retention or post-employment support.
  • Knowledge of newcomer workplace integration challenges.
  • Experience using CRM systems and outcome-tracking tools.

How to apply

Please submit your letter of interest and resume as a single document to careers@ptp.ca by August 7, 2026.

PTP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will provide accommodation during all steps of the hiring process, upon request. Please advise us if you need any accommodation.

Our sincere appreciation to all those expressing interest in this position; however, only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

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