Position Summary
Are you passionate about helping individuals find meaningful employment? The Next Step (ages 17-30) employment program assists individuals who identify as having a disability in finding paid employment opportunities in the community. The program is a crucial program of Easter Seals Nova Scotia.
Under the direction of the Supported Employment Programs Manager, the Job Developer will work closely with the employment team, current and future employment partners, and the clients we support.
The Job Developer will work to strengthen partnerships with businesses who are interested in becoming an inclusive employer. The Job Developer should have experience in networking, facilitation, and cold calling to facilitate new partnerships.
Responsibilities
– Develop and maintain relationships with potential employees in different sectors.
– Identify job opportunities that match the skills of the clients.
– Case management for each participant
– Network with community organizations to promote our employment program.
– Assist in the development and facilitation of employment workshops.
– Attend networking events, job fairs, interviews.
– Job coach when necessary
– Conduct regular follow ups with employers to ensure success and/or troubleshoot.
– Assist employers in understanding the benefits of hiring individuals who identify as having a disability and the benefits of being an inclusive employer.
– Search for opportunities on employment sites (Career beacon, indeed etc.)
– Ensure evaluations are conducted for each participant and employer partner.
Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree in related field
– 1-2 years’ experience in job development for individuals who identify as having a disability.
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
– Strong networking skills
– Experience with workshop development and facilitation
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
– Strong organizational skills
– Strong problem solving/ decision making skills.
– Travel for employer visits and job coaching
– Commitment to supporting clients in achieving their employment goals.
– Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point)
– Reliable transportation and clean driving abstract
– Positive attitude
– Experience working with people with disabilities
– Works from a client centered approach
– Criminal Record Check required.
Hours of Work
The position requires a standard 40-hour work week, with additional hours as needed to fulfill job responsibilities. Work hours are determined by clients’ needs and may include evenings and weekends. Position is based from our Centre located at 22 Fielding Ave, Dartmouth (Burnside)
Full-time position until March 30, 2028, with possibility of extension.
Salary is $56,693. Three weeks’ vacation with additional paid days off between Christmas and New Year’s.
Easter Seals Nova Scotia is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity and encourages applications from Women, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+, visible minorities and persons living with disabilities.
Application deadline is Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 4pm
Please let us know if any accommodation needs to be made to ensure a barrier free interview process.
Please send cover letter and resume to Joannebernard@easterseals.ns.ca
Only those interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please.
