Economic Development Officer

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: 5 years or more
**Work setting**:

- Government department and/or agency
**Tasks**:

- Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
- Perform administrative tasks
- Plan development projects
- Develop venture capital sources
- Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
- Develop feasibility studies
- Develop and implement business plans
**Supervision**:

- Contractors
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Certified Economic Developer (Ec.D.) through the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC)
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own vehicle
- Travel expenses paid by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits