Northwest Business Centre Manager

3 weeks ago


Kenora, Canada City of Kenora Full time

**City Of Kenora**
**Northwest Business Centre Manager - Temporary up to 24 months**

**External Job Posting**
**(If and when this opportunity becomes permanent the successful applicant will transition from temporary full**

**time to permanent full time, and benefits will be backdated to the start of the temporary assignment)
**Kenora provides a high quality of life for residents and unforgettable experiences for visitors by celebrating and**

**embracing the community’s rich heritage, diversity, and natural environment.
**DEPARTMENT **Growth and Recovery **HOURS OF WORK **Monday - Friday

**CLASSIFICATION **Non-Union **SALARY **Commensurate with
education and experience

The Northwest Business Centre is an initiative of the Government of Ontario in partnership with the

City of Kenora. Reporting through the Economic Development Officer to the Director of Growth and

Recovery, the Northwest Business Centre (NWBC) Manager will undertake business development

initiatives and programming to support the growth and development of the new and existing small

business within the Kenora Rainy River District as outlined in the Small Business Enterprise Centre

Letter of Agreement between the Ministry of Northern Development, (MDN), the Ministry of Economic

Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT), and the City of Kenora. The NWBC Manager will

work with the municipality and community stakeholders to provide small business counseling and

advisory services, business training and seminars, provide a resource centre and undertake

development initiatives and programming to support the growth and expansion of the existing

economic environment.

**Qualifications**:

- Possess a degree or diploma in business administration, economics, commerce or a related

field or equivalent approved combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three (3) years experience in small business or financial consulting including

developing a small business.
- Thorough knowledge of business plans, market analysis, financial planning and forecasting,

small business needs, business start-up procedures, and government and private sector

programs and services available to assist business.
- Excellent organization, interpersonal, networking, communication and report-writing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and respond to business enquiries regarding business

start-ups, expansion and purchase opportunities.
- Coordinate and deliver the Starter Company Plus and Summer Company Programs for small

business start-ups.
- Strong knowledge of emerging technology, proficiency in computer systems including:
Microsoft Office Suite, social media (Facebook and Instagram), MailChimp, Wordpress and
- virtual meeting and event platforms.- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer

service, communication, team work, initiative/self-management and accountability, and

flexibility/adaptability.
- Must be extremely organized and capable of managing multiple tasks with no assistance.
- Manage and supervise others when required.
- District travel to regional communities is required.
- Ability to work outside of regular business hours as required.
- Must understand and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation.

qualifications of the position no later than **end of day January 14th, 2023 **to:
**Human Resources | City of Kenora**
**1 Main St. S. Kenora, ON P9N 3X2**

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the

current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or

visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or

expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance

with the _Ontario Human Rights Code_ and the _Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA_). If you require an

accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and

selection process.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is

used to determine eligibility for potential employment.



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