Recruitment Assistant (Job Developer Assistant)

About us:

 

LEF delivers a variety of programs to assist individuals on their journey to a sustainable livelihood. Our integrated services focus on those: in transition, new to Canada, out of the workforce, laid off, and a host of other individual circumstances. LEF offers a holistic service model, builds on community connections, and focuses on supporting the economic independence and community engagement of families.  Our Client Engagement Team weaves together services and resources to offer seamless support across newcomer, training and employment services, and all job responsibilities reflect one integrated program with staff working together across interdisciplinary teams. 

What We Offer:

A rewarding career with opportunities to foster both personal and professional growth.

Experience and professional learning offered both in-house and with valued community partners. 

 

Job Summary:

In this role, the Job Developer and Data Entry Assistant will support the Client Engagement team in researching and developing new and existing employer relationships that will in turn support clients in finding appropriate career matches, maintain the online job board and physical job board at all LEF locations, complete employer and clients follow ups and provide data entry support to the team in CRM and various excel spreadsheets and databases.

Reports to: Managers

 

Hourly Rate: $17.60

 

Overall Responsibilities:

  • Support the Client Engagement team with research of new employer relationships

  • Assist with the verification and maintenance of business networks in the Greater Toronto Region

  • Assist with the research and current understanding of labour market trends.

  • Assist with creating and editing resumes, cover letters, conducting mock interviews and assisting clients with online job search.

  • Assist in organizing employer fairs and events

  • Assist in job development including wage subsidy, job placement and job retention.

  • Ensure all correspondence and reports are updated regularly.

  • Assist in entering correct client information in database

  • Assist in creating flyers, job postings for community distribution and update the website

  • Conduct online research of different career opportunities with various employers.


Qualifications and Experience:

 

  •  Post-secondary education is preferred

  • Demonstrate understanding of employer and client needs

  • Working understanding of the labour markets is an asset

  • Ability to case manage for positive client experience

  •  Good oral and written communication skills

  • Proven negotiation skills

  • Versed in using online communication platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Classrooms etc.

  • Proven ability to navigate and research on the internet, use email and do reports

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  •  Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of individuals

  • Flexible and adaptable to needs of clients and employers

  • Able to work remotely in a home office

  

Your application:

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Email your expression of interest to apply or transfer to recruiting@lefca.org by:

Opening Date: May 7, 2026

Closing Date:   May 14, 2026

 We thank all applicants for applying; only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

 The Learning Enrichment Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in the recruiting process, please contact recruiting@lefca.org

The Learning Enrichment Foundation does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to review, screen or evaluate cover letters or resumes.