Small Business Specialist

1 month ago

Greater Sudbury, Canada City of Greater Sudbury Full time

**Section**: Regional Business Centre
**Division**: Economic Development
**Department**: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
**Initial Reporting Location**: Tom Davies Square

**Job Status**: Limited Position (Funded Position)
**Estimated Probable Duration**: Two (2) Years

**Affiliation**: Inside Unit
**Hours of Work**: 70 hours bi-weekly
**Shift Work Required**: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some evening and weekend work required
**Range of Pay**: Group 10 - $29.55 to $35.68 per hour

**The start date will follow the selection process.**

**Characteristic Duties**: Under the general supervision of the Business Development Officer - Entrepreneurship.

1. Responsible for client follow-up to gain information on start-up, jobs created, and debt/equity investment.
2. Guide, advise, and counsel clients through business start-up procedures, business planning, market research, regulations, and available resources.
4. Conduct consultations and site visits with clients at various stages of business development and expansion.
6. Provide guidance to individuals, groups, and/or local organizations involved in the commercial sector that require assistance in working with the various departments of CGS.
7. Assist in the implementation of a business retention and expansion program for Small and Medium Enterprises in the CGS region.
8. Responsible for the development, maintenance, and delivery of the Community Outreach and Starter Company Plus programs, and the reporting requirements to partners.
9. Assist with the development and delivery of Small Business Week and the Bridges to Better Business Conference (theme/venue/marketing).
10. Oversee the development and administration of partner relationships directly related to the Regional Business Centre’s mentorship program.
11. Organize, coordinate, and deliver small business seminar material to participants.
12. Assist in the organization, implementation, and reporting of the Regional Business Centre’s sponsored programs and services through active participation in the development of innovative services or enhanced business solutions/processes.
13. Assist with promoting and marketing the Regional Business Centre’s services, as well as have a thorough understanding of the available public and private sector business resources for entrepreneurship.
14. Organize and attend meetings with representatives of local service organizations, First Nations, local businesses, and representatives of community organizations and work with other economic development partners to build strong relationships and to stimulate economic growth.
15. Assist in the preparation of reports for various partners of the Regional Business Centre and the Business Development Section.
16. Assist the Business Development Officer - Entrepreneurship regarding Regional Business Centre activities as required.
17. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable provincial legislation listed therein.
18. Perform other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of a community college diploma from a recognized institution with Canadian accreditation.
- Over two and one-half (2½) up to and including five (5) years related experience.
- Demonstrate ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- Demonstrate organizational and analytical ability.
- Demonstrate skills and abilities related to the use of information technology.
- Work outside regular office hours as required.
- Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
- Satisfactory health, attendance, and employment history.
- Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

**How To Apply**:
We must receive your resume **before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024**. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.
- Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:

.doc
- .docx
- .txt
- .pdf
- .rtf

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

**Live outside Canada or new to Canada?**
The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and equitable work environment and our City welcomes qualified applicants from anywhere. To learn more about working in Canada, visit this webpage: Applicants Living Outside of Canada (greatersudbury.ca)

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