Business and Economic Development Coordinator

4 months ago

Winnipeg, Canada Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Full time

**Business and Economic Development Coordinator**

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.

**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

**OUR 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

**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
- Applicants should identify if they require accommodation during the competition process on a confidential basis. This posting is available in alternate formats upon request._

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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