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economic development officer
Posted on November 08, 2024 by Employer details Walpole Island First Nation
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*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY* *Job Title: Economic Development Officer - *_*REPOST*_ *Department: Economic Development* *Pay Rate: To Be Determined/Dependent on Experience* *Status: Full-time, Permanent* *Closing Date: November 24, 2024* *Position:* The Economic Development Officer is responsible for evaluating, planning, executing economic policy, and enhancing economic development initiatives. The Economic Development Officer plays an important role for Walpole Island First Nation and provides leadership in economic development initiatives undertaken on behalf of the Nation. The goal is to improve the First Nation?s overall capacity for sustainable economic growth, seek economic diversification, and work collaboratively with the First Nation. The Economic Development Officer works with the Economic Development Committee and staff, Chief & Council, community groups, industry stakeholders, government officials, labour leaders, First Nation communities, and the public to identify and promote development and diversification opportunities for Walpole Island First Nation. This position requires a broad general knowledge of business and government coupled with an ability to handle various projects and tasks that must be completed within specified deadlines. The Economic Development Officer is required to attend meetings and be available outside ordinary business hours of work, including evenings and weekends, and maintain regular monthly office hours. *Requirements:* * Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma ex. Economics, business administration, commerce or public administration, or related discipline. * Three (3) or more years of experience in business or economic development. * Experience working with/for a First Nations community. * Demonstrated leadership skills. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Excellent project management skills. *Responsibilities:* *Community economic development assessment and planning through:* * Participating in developing a multi-year Strategic Plan and Business Plan for Walpole Island First Nation based on input from the members of the community, the public, and the Chief & Council. * Work with the Chief & Council and/or their designate to identify short and long-term economic development initiatives and write proposals to secure funding and build partnerships with multiple stakeholders including public and private sources. * Developing and implementing an annual Work Plan, Report, and budget based on priorities identified by the Executive Director and Chief & Council and requirements of the partner funding entities. * Providing advocacy and synergy to new business owners/investors, industry, community services, and organizations; liaising with regional, provincial, and federal government bodies as well as colleagues throughout the province to share information, access resources, and streamline delivery of service to the community. * Implementing existing industry sector strategies and developing strategies in identified gap areas. * Assessing ?investment readiness? and the development or updates of investment readiness products and profiles. *Support economic initiatives and business development by:* * Providing economic and business development information to interest groups, local government, other levels of government, and business development proponents. * Supporting the efforts of the community in its lobbying for community development. * Identifying and assessing information that could have a significant economic impact on the community. * Identifying grants and funding opportunities or partnerships available to further the economic development goals/initiatives of the community. * Liaising with government departments to keep up to date on governmental progress and/or changes to policy affecting businesses. * Maintaining good working relations and open communication with existing industries (encouraging expansion) as well as new service businesses that can support existin- LocationWallaceburg, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$26.04HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9520775850
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