Government Relations and Economic Development Director
1 week ago
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to join our team at destinationone Consulting as a Director, Business and Government Relations. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in supporting the growth and development of Surrey, a city approaching a population of one million people in the coming decades.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy to create and bring high-value jobs and new business opportunities to Surrey.
- Manage key strategic relationships with representatives at multiple levels of government and facilitate introductions to the Mayor's office and the City's Senior Management Team.
- Establish and maintain a registry of Provincial and Federal Government funding programs, advise City departments of the funding programs that exist, and assist City departments in securing funding for eligible City projects.
- Track and report internally on emerging trends and policy developments at various levels of government and Indigenous organizations, identifying challenges and opportunities.
- Build networks across the region and beyond that can be leveraged to help achieve objectives.
- Provide relevant support and lead a team that serves as a 'connector' for Surrey's existing business community with the goal of helping them grow and prosper.
- Build and maintain relationships with all City departments to facilitate implementation of business development in accordance with City economic development strategies, plans, and policies.
- Play a key leadership role within the Social Infrastructure and Community Investments department and with senior colleagues across the City to facilitate the implementation of key strategic priorities for the City.
- Build and maintain relationships, as a key representative of the City, with other government organizations, financial and educational institutions, community and business groups, and other organizations to promote and facilitate the City's development.
- Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with First Nations and Indigenous serving organizations to facilitate key priorities of all parties.
- Lead the local business support activities, along with the investment attraction and foreign direct investment activities of the City.
- Maintain ongoing and collaborative relationships with Surrey's Business Improvement Associations, Boards of Trade, Chambers of Commerce, the Destination Marketing organization (Discover Surrey), including oversight of funding provided, as well as the facilitation of necessary reports to Council and other levels of government.
- Represent the City on committees, and at conferences and workshops.
- Establish and maintain an economic development information database of demographic and market research materials from regional, provincial, national, and international sources, and respond to information requests from investors, developers, architects, planners, and others in the community.
- Conduct research, develop reports, deliver presentations, and provide professional advice related to aspects of the Business and Government Relations division to the GM Social Infrastructure and Community Investments, the City Manager, and Council.
- Plan, assign, review, and support the work of subordinates. Recruit, train, and coach staff. Oversees, guides, and reviews work of staff to ensure delivery of divisional projects, goals, and objectives. Acts as a resource to staff and resolves any problem situations.
- Prepare and administer budgets.
The successful candidate will have a post-secondary degree (preferably at a Master's level) in a related field and 10+ years of progressively responsible professional experience related to government relations, economic development, and strategic program development. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
If you are a seasoned leader with excellent communications skills, solid organizational and strategic planning experience, and the ability to build and leverage robust networks to achieve ambitious goals, this is an amazing opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the growth and development of Surrey.
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