The job developer goes into the local labour market and finds employment opportunities from within the hidden job market, generates job leads, and finds out what employers are specifically looking for in candidates for job openings.

Employment counselors rely on the job developers to fill them in on the needs of the employers so they can relay this to their clients.  The idea is to make excellent matches between employers’ needs and clients’ abilities, skills and potential.

Often job developers will market individual clients to the employers and advocate on the client’s behalf. A job developer may talk to employers about individual job seekers who are seeking accommodation to fit into a certain position. The job developer may present resumes to employers, arrange interviews, and supply feedback to employment counselors and their clients so job seekers can improve their job search techniques.

The job developer is often the first point of contact for employers who are looking for new employees. Job developers develop relationships with employers and when employers are hiring, the employers may depend on the job developer to recommend candidates. 

Job developers continually monitor labour market trends in the local community and maintain ongoing communication with employers. The job developer may supply information to employers about employment programs, including wage subsidies, job coaching services, and developing training plans. 

Job developers can be an important and effective link between a job seeker who has been working with an employment counselor and the employer.