Business Development Consultant

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 19986

Business Development Consultant
Planning & Economic Development
Tourism & Culture
Lister Building, 28 James N 2, Floor

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Temporary

UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Mgmt Professional

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: 6
- SALARY/HOUR: $50.654 - $59.242 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Up to 24 months

Job Description ID #: 1970

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT (CREATIVE INDUSTRIES)**

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reporting to the Manager, Creative Industries & Cultural Development, the Business Development Consultant (BDC) supports business retention and expansion of existing industry and works to attract new business within the creative industries sector to the City. The BDC is responsible for industrial and commercial development in order to generate new property tax assessment and employment in the City of Hamilton.. Responsible for project management on specific departmental and corporate initiatives and/or key economic sector development (e.g. Film, Fashion, Music). Has a strong collaboration role with the Hamilton Film Office and the Economic Development Division in generating business development opportunities.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Generates new property tax assessment and employment by promoting and marketing industrial, commercial and investment properties and opportunities within the City of Hamilton.

Responsible for Business Retention and Expansion of existing industry and works to attract new business (e.g. creative industries) to the City by preparing, evaluating, administering and responding to inquiries and requests for proposals.

Facilitates and supports the development of new expansion projects undertaken by clients within the city and works closely with our Planning and Economic Development colleagues.

Supports the Sr. Business Development Consultants on projects/initiatives as required.

Assists in the development of Departmental Action Plan by researching, facilitating and coordinating major policy and program initiatives to formulate long term economic development strategies.

Initiates and champions special projects for sector development often in partnership with external organizations i.e. Government and community partners.

Works with the Business Development team in supporting existing and emerging sectors and businesses.

Attends trade shows as a City representative, markets and pursues business opportunities on behalf of the City.

Researches and prepares Provincial and Federal funding submissions.

Coordinates and supervises the compilation and provision of all business and economic related information and communication resources.

Supervises administrative support staff, consultants, summer and co-op students as required.

Prepares and maintains industry sector or special projects budgets as required.

Provides businesses and individuals from within and/or outside the City with demographic, statistical and other economic forecasting information related to all economic activity.

Responds to information requests from developers, site selectors, realtors and the business community in respect of development issues and processes including: the provision of site location, zoning and official plan information, development charges, taxes and demographics. Where necessary, provides interpretation of municipal policies and by-laws, provincial legislation, statutes and regulations.

Evaluates and reports on the impact of municipal, provincial and federal legislative and policy changes.

Communicates with developers, investors, realtors, members of council, consultants, lawyers, Chamber of Commerce, Provincial and Federal Ministries, area municipalities, the media and City staff on an on-going basis regarding business and development issues.

Monitors and examines market conditions and emerging trends which may impact existing and potential business and makes recommendation