Economic Development Officer

7 days ago

Squamish, Canada District of Squamish Full time

_The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish _
- Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. _

**External Job Posting**

**Position**: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 3, 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: Respect, Integrity, Connection, and Progress.
- 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 strategic planning process for the department.
- Prepares and presents reports, providing strategic recommendations to Council.
- Leads the preparation of technical studies and reports and presentations for Council.
- 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.
- Advises and consults on an ongoing basis with internal stakeholders to support District goals and objectives.
- 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.
- Other related duties as required.

**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.
- Effective communications skills including negotiation, mediation, and problem-solving skills.
- 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.
- Strong government relations expertise - all levels of government including self-governing First Nations.
- Excellent business development skills.
- Demonstrated history in securing grant funding from government sources.
- Enhanced research and analytical skills including conductin

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