economic development officer
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Economic Development Coordinator
Posted on
August 22, 2024
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Central Coast Regional District
Job details
Central Coast Regional DistrictEconomic Development CoordinatorDepartment: Corporate AdministrationStatus: Regular (full-time)Salary: $65,000- $75,000Reports to: Chief Administrative OfficerDate: August 2024Position Summary:The Central Coast Regional District (CCRD) is seeking a full time Economic Development Coordinator (EDC). Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the EDC will provide economic planning, marketing and promotion, project management, hiring support and oversight of contractors for special projects, relationship building, business retention and expansion activities, and administrative support to the upcoming Economic Development Committee / Commission. The EDC is engaged by the Central Coast Regional District to develop and define strategies focusing on sustainable growth matched to opportunities specific to the needs of healthy rural and remote communities. There are a range of special projects under the CCRD community economic development function and the EDC is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and promoting these projects. The EDC will work as part of a small and dedicated team. The EDC reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for staff direction, and works with community organizations, industry groups, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee (or other governance structure) to implement the economic development strategy and Board priorities. This position will involve working outside of regular office hours and periodic out-of-town travel. Key Job Duties & Responsibilities:Providing support and recommendations to the CAO on sound economic development strategies and programs. Conducting research and analysis to support the development of business support, business. attraction, workforce development, and marketing and communication projects and programs. Preparing correspondence, written reports, sector profiles, proposals, data summaries and presentations regarding key findings on target industries, markets, key messages, and partners, including content development and production of materials. Developing and delivering various projects and programs to support economic development. activities within established program delivery budgets. Providing economic and business development information to existing and prospective businesses and investors, business development proponents, government, and other private and public sector stakeholders, including relevant expertise and support for community economic development initiatives. Maintaining an awareness of current economic issues and opportunities important to the development of CCRD?s economy. Establishing and building relationships with local and regional businesses, major employers, potential investors, industry associations, entrepreneurs, post-secondary institutions, and financial institutions to facilitate economic growth and diversification. Liaising with investors, government agencies, the business community and educational and financial institutions to implement initiatives and strategies that define both short- and long-term. economic development goals and monitoring progress toward well-defined deliverables. Supporting and/or making presentations to the general public, community stakeholders, other CCRD staff and the board as required. Coordinating and/or participating in conferences and trade shows to represent and promote the CCRD. Monitoring, maintaining, and producing content for use on platforms including but not limited to: social media platforms, websites, videos, marketing materials, advertisements, op-eds, and advertorials. Applying for or providing referrals to available funding programs; and Performing other related duties as required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Considerable knowledge of workforce planning, business planning and investment decision making. Ability to conduct economic and market research. Ability to effectively manage economic development and other related planning processes. Demons
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LocationBella Coola, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$65,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#97379
Advertised until
2024-09-27
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