Economic Development Analyst

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Job Summary:
The Economic Development Analyst is a full-time opportunity that will conduct research, data collection, data maintenance, interpretation and synthesis of information that supports Economic Development and Tourism (EDT) programs and projects. This position will assist with the advancing of economic development efforts of the community and inform the development of EDT related policies and strategic directions. This includes but is not limited to: marketing, business retention and expansion, investment attraction, downtown renewal, EDT capital projects, commercial real estate and other related projects.

**Your role**:

- Assist EDT department staff by identifying their information needs and providing the relevant and available data and resources required;
- Liaise with data providers and partners including City staff, Statistics Canada, Conference Board of Canada, Provincial and Federal government agencies, Guelph Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Planning Board, University of Guelph and other economic development organizations and associations;
- Research and information collection including but not limited to: industry and market intelligence, demographics, labour force, income, economic indicators, community and sector profiles, development and construction values, tax assessment values, etc.;
- Advise on and undertake procurement of additional data sets or information to further analytics capabilities of the department;
- Organize and perform regular maintenance, data entry and updates to EDT databases (e.g. CRM, business directory, business retention and expansion survey data, business data/GIS mapping);
- Establish and ensure effective data management practices are completed through the updating and indexing of data;
- Data visualization and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data for EDT key performance indicators as well as broader economic performance and intelligence;
- Collect, analyze and interpret information from surveys, research forums, round tables and other primary sources;
- Research and develop tools to further support economic analysis, monitoring, and/or forecasting;
- Prepare reports and presentations to senior staff, Council and stakeholders;
- Support and respond to internal and external requests for information and provide information and data for requests for information packages for investment prospects;
- Through the provision of data, assist with the development and updating of marketing collaterals, annual reports, sector and community profiles, website, etc.;
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- An affiliation with Economic Development Council of Ontario, Economic Development Association of Canada or similar would be considered an asset;
- Excellent computer skills with proficiencies in Microsoft Dynamics, MS Office suite, ArcGIS, Power BI. Knowledge of Google Analytics, Power Automate and/or Python considered an asset;
- Knowledge of data collection best practices and data management principles including legislative responsibilities for data privacy;
- Excellent knowledge and abilities in research methodologies for collecting qualitative and quantitative primary (e.g. surveys) and secondary sources information;
- Demonstrated experience analyzing, interpreting and integrating statistical data, as well as conducting geospatial analysis;
- Advanced knowledge of data sets and information sources (e.g. Statistics Canada, Conference Board of Canada);
- Ability to recommend and implement data systems as required;
- Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of public policy would be considered an asset;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Proactive and a self-starter;
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) and presentation skills with the ability to communicate and work with all levels of staff, businesses and the general public;
- Exceptional judgement and political sensitivity in complex situations;
- Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to maintain and synthesize information and respond to data requests, often with short timelines;
- Excellent attention to detai