Lead Economic Development Consultant

1 month ago

Barrie, Canada Watershed Management Consulting Full time

**Job Title**:Lead Economic Development Consultant, Barrie, ON**

**About Us**:
Watershed Management Consulting is a dynamic and growing consulting firm specializing in Management Consulting, Project Management & PMO Training, Resource Augmentation, and Leadership Coaching. Our mission is to empower organizations with tailored solutions that drive strategic growth, organizational effectiveness, and sustainable transformation. We are seeking a motivated and strategic Business Development Manager to help us expand our reach, forge new partnerships, and achieve our growth objectives.

We are a Management Consulting organization providing services in:

- Management Consulting:

- Business Strategy Planning
- Change Management
- Risk Management
- Business Process Engineering
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Project Management & PMO Consulting and Training
- Resource Outsourcing & Augmentation
- Leadership Coaching and Business Management Trainings
- PMP® Exam Prep & Agile Project Management Training

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Project Leadership**: Lead all aspects of the BREA project, from data collection and analysis to the development of actionable strategies and recommendations.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**: Establish strong relationships with local businesses, land developers, community organizations, and stakeholders to capture diverse perspectives on economic development opportunities and challenges.
- **Economic Analysis**: Analyze data from the Township’s Business Engagement Program (BEP) and identify economic trends, opportunities, and challenges across agriculture, manufacturing, service-based sectors, and tourism.
- **SWOT Analysis & Strategic Recommendations**: Conduct SWOT analyses for each sector, highlight critical gaps and constraints, and recommend strategic initiatives that will foster business retention, expansion, and attraction.
- **Land Use Assessment**: Assess underutilized land and development opportunities along the Highway 11 corridor, with recommendations for land use improvements and zoning considerations.
- **Strategic Action Plan**: Develop a comprehensive, phased action plan (short-, mid-, and long-term) to guide economic growth, attract investment, and enhance local employment.
- **Final Reporting & Workshop Facilitation**: Prepare a final report with findings, insights, and a detailed action plan, and present recommendations to township officials and stakeholders in a facilitated workshop setting.

**Qualifications**
- **Education**: Bachelor's degree in Economic Development, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
- **Experience**: 7+ years in economic development, strategic planning, or regional planning, with proven experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
- **Sector Knowledge**: Deep understanding of at least two of the target sectors (agriculture, manufacturing, service-based industries, tourism) and familiarity with rural/municipal economic challenges.
- **Analytical Skills**: Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis, SWOT analysis, economic modeling, and GIS for land use assessments.
- **Communication Skills**: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across various sectors.
- **Project Management**: Strong organizational skills, with experience in managing timelines, deliverables, and resources effectively.

**Preferred Skills**
- Experience in working within Ontario or rural economic environments.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools, economic forecasting software, and GIS.
- Strong facilitation skills for stakeholder workshops and public presentations.

**Contract Details**
- **Location**: Flexible; periodic on-site presence required in Client, Ontario.
- **Duration**: 6-month contract (with potential for extension based on project needs).
- **Compensation**: Competitive rate, commensurate with experience.

**How to Apply**

This role is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the economic future of the Township of Client by delivering strategic insights that will support sustainable growth across key sectors.

**Submission Instructions**:
In your cover letter, please respond to the following questionnaire:

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**Watershed Management Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.**

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K1E 1E1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- GIS: 5 years (required)
- Business analysis: 5 years (required)
- Economic Development Consulting: 5 years (required)
- Business Retention, Expansion & Attraction (BREA): 3 years (required)
- analyzing economic

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