Community Economic Development Coordinator

1 day ago

Squamish, Canada District of Squamish Full time
em>Economic Development Officer

Status: Temporary Full-Time (anticipated end date May 31, 2025)
Work Area: Economic Development
Posting Date: December 10, 2024
Closing Date: January 6, 2025

GENERAL SUMMARY
Reporting to the General Manager of Community Development, the Economic Development Officer leads the District in creating and facilitating innovative economic opportunities for Squamish. This position will work closely with the community, local businesses, industry, potential investors, innovative organizations, and educational institutions as the principal District promoter and contact for business development; supports local job growth through the facilitation, promotion, and enhancement of key economic sectors and the attraction of new investment into Squamish.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Contributes to the success of our team, creation of our thriving community, by fostering the District of Squamish corporate values in their work: li>
  • Leads the development and implementation of Council-approved strategies or programs pertaining to Economic Development and supports the development and implementation of other related strategies.
  • Designs strategies to attract and retain leading edge businesses and entrepreneurs aligned to the District’s Official Community Plan and Strategic Plan.
  • Oversees economic development plan delivery, schedules, and monitors work performance.
  • Employs creative thinking and industry best practices to meet District objectives.
  • Supports the local business community with growth and retention strategies.
  • Facilitates strategic investment into the community.
  • Maintains a knowledge of land use practices pertaining to the District and applicable policy and bylaws.
  • Working in collaboration with the District’s Real Estate Department, acts as lead contact for commercial and industrial investment inquiries.
  • Leads the development and provides oversight of the economic development budget.
  • Leads the preparation of technical studies and reports and presentations for Council.
  • Leads the development of grant and contribution funding applications and administration of funding.
  • Prepares policy and recommendations for Council consideration.
  • Leads Customer Relationship Management for the Economic Development department, adhering to District policy.
  • Represents the community and District at regional, territorial, and national meetings.
  • Liaises with industry, industry organizations, and representatives across all levels of government, to promote local economic development efforts and advocate for effective policy and investment.
  • Collaborates with local, regional, provincial, national, and international organizations involved in facilitating economic development to enhance capacity within respective scopes of work.
  • Develops partnerships to facilitate economic development.
  • Facilitates existing business development; supports local organizations and identifies and fosters business development opportunities.
  • Ensures District policy is adhered to and carried out.
  • Initiates contracts and agreements in consultation with procurement team.


KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Collaboration - Building team commitment and spirit
  • Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifying and considering options to solve a problem or issue
  • Developing Others - Providing in-depth coaching
  • Leading Others - Positioning self as leader
  • Relationship/Network Building - Networking to enhance strategic influence opportunities
  • Strategic Thinking - Influencing strategic direction


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

  • Knowledge of existing government-sponsored economic development initiatives and programs.
  • Knowledge of Local Government Act and Community Charter.
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of finance, accounting, project evaluation, marketing, and legal processes.
  • Proficient government liaison skills including understanding of and an ability to work within the local government context.
  • Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills including business development relationships.
  • Excellent business development skills.
  • Demonstrated history in securing grant funding from government sources.
  • Enhanced research and analytical skills including conducting and tracking economic, demographic, and market research.
  • Expertise in the development of plans and strategies.
  • Ability to develop business cases and partnership opportunities, strong relationship building skills.
  • Advanced computer word processing skills and thorough knowledge of software including digital manipulation and presentation tools and Microsoft Suite including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.


REQUIRED TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bondable
  • Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License.
  • A degree in Commerce, Economic Development, Marketing or Business Administration.
  • A minimum of five (5) years related experience working in an industry-related field including proven success in developing economic gains in a community with similar scope.
  • Experience in the development and implementation of marketing and communication plans.
  • Professional Development demonstrating current best practices and market conditions.
  • An equivalent combination of education, training and experience./>
    Hours of Work:
    70 hours bi-weekly, Monday to Friday. Current shifts range between the hours of 8:00 a.m. V8B 0A3

    As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence jobs@squamish.

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