Business & Economic Development Coordinator
2 weeks ago
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ promotes, cares, and advocates for a vibrant and inclusive downtown where
business thrives and people are drawn to work, live, shop and explore. We host events throughout the year
and work to beautify our downtown, improve cleanliness, safety, and help make it easier to get around. Our
downtown is on Treaty No. 1 territory and the traditional Homeland of the Red River Métis.
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Reporting to the Director of Policy and Economic Development, the Business and Economic Development
Coordinator is responsible for supporting business and economic development programs and activities in
Downtown Winnipeg. This position involves researching, collecting, and analyzing a range of economic and
business development data and opportunities. The coordinator responds to inquiries from BIZ members and
builds and maintains good working relationships with the business community, city departments, and partner
organizations.
community builder and analytical thinker who is passionate about Downtown Winnipeg.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Maintain database of contact information and development updates for economic development
projects, including tracking and reporting on opening and closing of businesses
- Support existing and potential new BIZ members by providing market research, business development
and available government supports
- Administer business and economic development programs including the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Gift
Card program and member grant programs
- Support the business attraction efforts of the Policy and Economic Development department
- Review, research and monitor economic development and policy initiatives of the City of Winnipeg and
other partner organizations
- Monitor construction activity and track estimated milestone and completion dates
- Identify and monitor investment and leasing activity
- Provide insight on the economic landscape and opportunities to management
- Create written and oral presentations and reports
- Update and maintain the business support section of Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Website
**REQUIREMENTS**:
- Post-secondary education in Economics, Business Administration or related discipline
- Relevant work experience is considered an asset
- General understanding of principles and practices of economic development and the ability to
accurately and effectively evaluate, communicate, and report on economic development projects and
programs
- Enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to quickly learn and understand concepts, problem solve, take
ownership, and manage work with mínimal supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with both public and private sector
stakeholders
- Project management knowledge, research and database management experience, and computer
**WORK ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE**
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ embodies a culture of collaboration and customer service. We have a diverse
team who are encouraged to provide input and participate on committees to inform workplace values and
influence the culture and environment. Working in the heart of downtown, we take time to enjoy the amenities
and community around us; through participation in our own programs, staff celebrations, and the endless
number of events located downtown. We offer a 35-hour work week, subsidized transit passes, “Furry Fridays”
(bring your pet to work days) and early access to information about fun things happening in the heart of the
city Our organization’s success is powered by our passionate team. Downtown is moving forward - be a part
of the team at the centre of the action
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is committed to equity, diversity and accessibility in the workplace. We strive to
have a team that reflects our downtown, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages
**QUALIFIED CANDIDATES **should submit their cover letter and resume with salary expectations to
**have been selected.**
- Applicants should identify if they require accommodation during the competition process on a confidential _
- basis. This posting is available in alternate formats upon request._
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