Economic Development Officer

2 weeks ago

Goderich, Canada County of Huron Full time

**The Corporation of the County of Huron’s**:
**Economic Development Department**:
**is seeking**:
**Temporary Full-Time Economic Development Officer**:
The Economic Development Officer will foster business and economic growth in Huron County. This position requires a team player who is motivated, can build strong partnerships and is constantly pursuing opportunities for growth. Solid experience in development and working with multiple stakeholders at once in an outcome driven environment is preferred. This is a key position within the County Economic Development Department. A creative thinker with excellent problem solving skills will thrive in this position.

**Role and Responsibilities**:

- Pursue business expansion, investment and other growth opportunities within County
- Act as one stop shop for business community in Huron County on items related to development. Provide advice, support and assistance to businesses.
- Act as a liaison to guide potential investors through County development process.
- Dedication to learning about Huron County businesses and staying attuned to their needs
- Develop strong relationships with Huron County business community, County stakeholder groups and other levels of government
- Assist partner municipalities to achieve development goals as laid out in their strategic plans as requested
- In conjunction with senior management, develop an annual work plan with clear measurements
- Travel is required for this role_

**What We Offer**:
At the County of Huron, we’re committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first. We are a Certified Living Wage employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion.

The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities. When you join our team, you’ll have the benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge. We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff. When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand. It’s a great place to work

**Qualifications and Educational Requirements**:

- University Degree in a relevant program OR a combination of education and work experience
- Certificate or diploma in Economic Development
- Background in Economic Development or Business Development involving significant experience with and management of development efforts
- Knowledge of and interest in business development & good understanding of regional economic strengths
- Knowledge of and networking with Government Programs
- Understanding of Planning role and function

**Preferred Skills**:

- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Visionary
- Self-motivated
- Understands and appreciates outcomes and measured results
- Knowledge of supply-chain oriented development
- Ability to work independently but as a contributor to a small team
- Experience with Microsoft Office, online databases and customer resource management software

**Wage**:

- $42.67 - $49.92 per hour; as per the 2023 non-union wage grid. 35 hours per week.

**Submission Guidelines**:
To be considered for this position, please ensure that
- The cover letter is a maximum of one page
- Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file
- The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith)

Posted - February 8, 2024

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