Economic Development Officer

2 weeks ago

Walpole Island, Canada Walpole Island First Nation Full time

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**Job Title: Economic Development Officer**

**Department: Economic Development**

**Pay Rate: To Be Determined/Dependent on Experience**

**Status: Full-time, Permanent**

**Closing Date: January 06, 2025**

**Position**:
The Economic Development Officer is responsible for evaluating, planning, executing economic policy, and enhancing economic development initiatives.

The Economic Development Officer plays an important role for Walpole Island First Nation and provides leadership in economic development initiatives undertaken on behalf of the Nation. The goal is to improve the First Nation’s overall capacity for sustainable economic growth, seek economic diversification, and work collaboratively with the First Nation.

The Economic Development Officer works with the Economic Development Committee and staff, Chief & Council, community groups, industry stakeholders, government officials, labour leaders, First Nation communities, and the public to identify and promote development and diversification opportunities for Walpole Island First Nation.

This position requires a broad general knowledge of business and government coupled with an ability to handle various projects and tasks that must be completed within specified deadlines. The Economic Development Officer is required to attend meetings and be available outside ordinary business hours of work, including evenings and weekends, and maintain regular monthly office hours.

**Requirements**:

- Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma ex. Economics, business administration, commerce or public administration, or related discipline.
- Three (3) or more years of experience in business or economic development.
- Experience working with/for a First Nations community.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent project management skills.

**Responsibilities**:
**Community economic development assessment and planning through**:

- Participating in developing a multi-year Strategic Plan and Business Plan for Walpole Island First Nation based on input from the members of the community, the public, and the Chief & Council.
- Work with the Chief & Council and/or their designate to identify short and long-term economic development initiatives and write proposals to secure funding and build partnerships with multiple stakeholders including public and private sources.
- Developing and implementing an annual Work Plan, Report, and budget based on priorities identified by the Executive Director and Chief & Council and requirements of the partner funding entities.
- Providing advocacy and synergy to new business owners/investors, industry, community services, and organizations; liaising with regional, provincial, and federal government bodies as well as colleagues throughout the province to share information, access resources, and streamline delivery of service to the community.
- Implementing existing industry sector strategies and developing strategies in identified gap areas.
- Assessing ‘investment readiness’ and the development or updates of investment readiness products and profiles.

**Support economic initiatives and business development by**:

- Providing economic and business development information to interest groups, local government, other levels of government, and business development proponents.
- Supporting the efforts of the community in its lobbying for community development.
- Identifying and assessing information that could have a significant economic impact on the community.
- Identifying grants and funding opportunities or partnerships available to further the economic development goals/initiatives of the community.
- Liaising with government departments to keep up to date on governmental progress and/or changes to policy affecting businesses.
- Maintaining good working relations and open communication with existing industries (encouraging expansion) as well as new service businesses that can support existing industries.
- Implementing systems required for effective collection and management of data.
- Developing and maintaining an inventory of business community contacts.
- Work with profit and non-profit groups.

**Develop and implement relevant marketing and communication strategies by**:

- Becoming familiar with the First Nation’s social/economic goals and objectives by establishing and maintaining good working relationships between the community and public bodies.
- Establishing and maintaining contact with business and political leaders to determine opportunities.
- Identifying and implementing marketing strategies that are aligned with the goals of the Nation.
- Providing consultation, reports, and interpretations of social, economic, demographic, and community data that will assist in addressing community-wide issues.

**Project Management**
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Ensure that all projects are deli

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