Temporary Economic Development Coordinator - Jobs in Branch, NL

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Open Date Feb 01 2022 - 10:30:00 AMClose DateFeb 10 2022 - 11:59:00 PMPosition TitleTemporary Economic Development CoordinatorPosting TypeFull-timePosting StatusActivePosition LengthTemporaryDepartment GroupEconomic DevelopmentHours per Week35DepartmentOffice of the Chief Administrative OfficerOpenings1EducationBachelors DegreeExperience1 yearsSalary Range$56,475 - $70,561DescriptionOur team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together.Temporary Economic Development Coordinator(anticipated for a period of up to twelve (12) months)Who We AreIn Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from approximately 140,000 to almost 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame.The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.Let’s grow together.What You Will Get To DoThe successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization and external contacts.By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.Reporting to the Senior Manager of Economic Development, the responsibilities of the Economic Development Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

• Investment Attraction: support the Town’s investment attraction initiatives by researching available sites, working with Planning & Development to ensure appropriate zoning/designation, develop and lead investment presentations and familiarization tours.

• Business Retention and Expansion: support the Town’s business retention and expansion initiatives by researching available industrial and commercial units / properties, monitoring local business expansions, and communicating market trends (e.g. lease rates, vacancy rates, etc.).

• Enhanced Customer and Business Support: support an enhanced customer and business support process for non-residential inquiries and development applications to ensure an effective and efficient process for employment generating inquires.

• Economic Analysis: conduct economic analysis to support the Town’s economic development initiatives including analysis of demographic trends, labour markets, sector analysis and base analysis.

• Marketing and Promotions: administer the Town’s economic development marketing and promotions initiatives which includes sharing and running the Town’s economic development Twitter account (@WhitbyEcDev), providing economic development content for the Town’s corporate LinkedIn, and updating marketing resources such as quick facts, success stories and community profile.

• Real Estate Research: administer and manage the Town’s commercial and industrial real-estate database which includes monitoring active listings, connecting with local real-estate professionals and maintaining an active database of available listings in Whitby.

• Strategic Initiatives: support the Town’s strategic initiatives which can include providing strategic advice for news interviews, managing relationships with stakeholders and supporting the implementation of the economic development strategy.

This role is multi-disciplinary and requires the ability to work independently, as part of the Economic Development Team, in collaboration with internal departments, with local municipalities and the Region of Durham, as well as with a number of external organizations/associations.What You Bring To Our TeamAs the successful applicant, you must possess:

• University Degree in Economics, Economic Development, Business, Planning or related discipline.

• Experience working with businesses and marketing practices.

• Economic Development (Ec.D.) Professional Designation or actively pursuing certification would be considered an asset.

• Ability to quickly draw conclusions, present business alternatives and recommendations, priority and goal setting.

• Excellent oral and written communication.

• Mathematical skills, financial/accounting skills.

• Economic acumen and understanding (e.g. market dynamics, labour markets, impact analysis, base analysis, etc.) marketing and promotion tactics, business concepts, strategic planning, real-estate understanding.

• Ability to persuade and negotiate. Active listening skills.

• Ability to capture and interpret key issues, trends and opportunities for economic analysis and decision-making.

What We Offer You

• Salary Range: $56,475 - $70,561

We are an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt the Town of Whitby, our values guide everything that we do. We celebrate our differences, which is why we are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team. If you need a specific accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview.Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.For your safety and the safety of others, you will be required to demonstrate in writing, from an Ontario Ministry of Health authorized site, that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as of your hire date.Vaccination requirements are subject to bona fide medical and/or human rights exemptions. Any request for an exemption will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, as per our COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, and would be subject to the Town’s accommodation process.Union Affiliation: * CUPE Full-Time*Standard Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (thirty-five hours per week). Flex hours may be required.Intended Work Location: Garden Street BranchJob Types: Full-time, TemporaryQuick Apply

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