Business Development Officer
6 months ago
**Section**: Investment and Business Development
**Division**: Economic Development
**Department**: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
**Initial Reporting Location**: Tom Davies Square
**Job Status**: Contract Position (Funded by Sudbury Multicultural Folk Art Association)
**Estimated Probable Duration**: Two (2) Years
**Affiliation**: Non Union
**Hours of Work**: 70 hours bi-weekly
**Shift Work Required**: No
**Range of Pay**: Group12 - $3,500.70 to $4,120.20 bi-weekly
**The start date will follow the selection process.**
This position is eligible to work remotely on a part-time basis.
**Main Function**:To provide business development and support services to private sector and non-profit clients within CGS, in support of quality customer service outcomes and the CGS Strategic Plan and Operational Plans for the Division.
**Characteristic Duties**: Under the general supervision of the Manager of Investment and Business Development or the Manager of Tourism and Culture.
1. Act as principal liaison for local and external business clients that are interested in developing and/or expanding an operation in CGS and provide leadership, advice and assistance to maximize their chances of success.
2. Provide guidance to individuals, groups and/or local organizations involved in the commercial sector that require assistance in working with the various departments of CGS and other provincial or federal agencies.
3. Achieve quality customer outcomes in response to established performance measurement targets and customer feedback.
4. Assist in conducting negotiations with representatives of business, industry and government to influence and facilitate the establishment of commercial, industrial and value-added development.
5. Pursue and manage community economic development projects within and outside CGS in support of the CGS Community Economic Development Strategic Plan, including specific initiatives including Business Retention and Expansion, Investment Attraction and Workforce Development.
6. Assist in the marketing of CGS owned industrial parks including site selection, negotiations, land sales, property standards, maintenance and utilities and market other industrial areas within CGS.
7. Provide advice and information to investors and developers on matters pertaining to industrial and commercial projects.
8. Facilitate and assist entrepreneurs, and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within and outside CGS in their start-up, development and expansion plans.
9. Assist clients in understanding procedures and by-laws, official plans, building codes and other legislative policies, and facilitate interactions with internal CGS regulatory staff to ensure a timely and efficient approach to investment and business development.
10. Monitor industry trends and best practices in economic development in order to effectively evaluate performance, modify approaches and implement new methodologies to ensure continuous improvement.
11. Act as a facilitator between proponents, potential investors and/or senior government financial assistance programs to secure equity, assistance and expertise to realize a successful start-up, expansion and increased probability for success.
12. Negotiate purchase contracts and/or agreements as required and in accordance with CGS policies.
14. Prepare business plans for the management of economic development projects including objectives, budget, benchmarks and time lines.
15. Conduct job performance appraisals, salary reviews and discipline, and act as Management’s Representative in the Grievance Procedure in accordance with any respective Collective Bargaining Agreement.
16. Review and conduct necessary due diligence and monitoring associated with the administration and delivery of the funding programs within the Economic Development portfolio.
17. Establish and maintain solid networks with industry partners, community stakeholders and institutions. Organize and attend meetings with business groups, foreign delegations, government agencies and other organizations.
18. Prepare briefs, reports and presentations for GSDC Board, Council or internal working groups as required to assist in policy development, strategic plans and council decision-making.
19. Review and analyse business plans/proposals to assess their viability and potential benefit, while being sensitive to the confidential nature of client business plans and provide a secure environment for them to work with government.
20. Conduct statistical analysis, long range planning and economic analysis, and present data as required.
21. Act as a spokesperson for the Division as required. Attend and facilitate public meetings, respond to inquiries from Councillors, citizens and the media.
22. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
23. Perform other related duties as required.
**Qualifications**:
**Education and Training**:
- University
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