Economic Development Officer - Jobs in Kentville, NS

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Job DescriptionEconomic Development Officer Permanent – Full Time (37.5 hours per week) The Valley Regional Enterprise Network (Valley REN) is the regional economic development organization for the Annapolis Valley Region. The Valley REN carries out the economic development priorities for its members, which currently include Glooscap First Nation, the Municipality of the County of Kings, West Hants Regional Municipality, and the Towns of Berwick, Kentville, and Middleton. Funding for the Valley REN is provided by its members and is matched by the Province of Nova Scotia to support economic development on a regional level. Together with the Province, our partners provide oversight to the Valley REN Board of Directors, which is led by the regional business community._ Our Mission: The Valley Regional Enterprise Network’s mission is to be the catalyst for a thriving, sustainable and inclusive regional economy in the Annapolis Valley. Serving the Annapolis Valley region, we are uniquely positioned to objectively address the economic and business development needs of the region as a whole without being confined to municipal boundaries. We are the “boots on the ground,” helping to link the private sector and public organizations around common objectives for regional economic progress. _Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Economic Development Officer will apply their project management, research and communications expertise to enhance the overall mission of the Valley REN through evidence-based action. The primary role of this position is to enable the Valley Regional Enterprise Network team to be proactive to position the organization ahead of the curve in its vision and approach as it engages in dynamic, collaborative, partnership-driven initiatives that will create measurable growth in sustainable economic development within the Annapolis Valley. This position works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Economic Development Officer, Strategic Initiatives to provide support to funding and community partners and businesses by building and delivering resources and solutions to address key areas.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesProject Management:

• Develop, implement, and lead solution-based projects in collaboration with Valley REN partners to address the needs of the region.
• Provide project leadership, management and best practices.
• Ensure results are measurable and projects are executed and delivered to agreed objectives and timelines.
• Possess strong team, collaboration and relationship building skills and the ability to galvanize internal staff, external partners and suppliers to meet business and project objectives.
• Cultivate close working relationships with municipal, provincial and community partners to support the development of projects in the region.
• Develop a deep understanding of needs areas of municipal, first nation, provincial and community partners.

Investment Readiness and Research:

• Source and deliver economic reports to the Valley REN team, stakeholders, partners

(including municipal staff) and local businesses to support economic development.

• Maintain regional statistical information and plan and conduct research to promote the Annapolis Valley region and support investment readiness and attraction.

• Assess business opportunities and develop and implement strategies to attract investments through industry engagement and relationship-building.
• Develop resources and supports that will foster business growth by working with an established network of service providers and stakeholders.
• Lead certain strategic projects or initiatives to gain a deeper understanding of the steps needed to grow the economy of the Annapolis Valley region.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Highly skilled project manager and relationship builder who is committed to business and economic growth of the Annapolis Valley.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented person who is a collaborative and strategic thinker.
• Exceptional knowledge of the local business community and trends, key sectors in the region, available business support programs, rural/regional economic development practice, local/provincial labour market and business/economic climate.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills; able to read, write and understand government funding applications, business plans, and financial documents.
• Skilled in research and analysis on industry sectors, markets, and development opportunities.
• Ability to develop and communicate clear and compelling strategic priorities and work plans.
• Solution focused, ability to understand, assess, and analyze issues to find solutions.
• Ability to analyze trends and make recommendations to CEO.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and partners.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Internet research, use of data analytics.

Flexibility: Willing to work occasional weekends and evenings.Qualifications and Education: Post-secondary degree, preferably in Business Administration or related field, or a suitable combination of education and experience, such as economic development, project management, research, communications and marketing, business and entrepreneurship.Experience: Minimum of five years in project management, research and analysis, business, partnership development or a related field.Deadline for Application: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 4:00pmPlease send your merged CV and cover letter by August 2, 2022 to:Jennifer Tufts, CEOValley Regional Enterprise Networkinfo @ valleyren.caWe wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per yearFlexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application deadline: 2022-08-02Quick Apply

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