Quesnel looks for Jr EcDev Officer - 1 yr Mat Lv

From QuesnelInfo Blog:

Junior Economic Development Officer, FT, Temporary (12 month materity leave)

Job description: The Junior Economic Development Officer for the Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation, using good judgement, is responsible for coordination and management of all economic development initiatives and activities of the Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporations Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities:

- Reporting to the 14-person board of directors and leading 2-5 staff members

- Implements annual work plan based on 2013-2015 Strategic Plan

- Prepares proposals and applications for outside funding agencies/programs

- Provides liaison between Economic Development, local government, the business community and various levels of government

- Coordinates and manages approved projects

- Maintains working relationship with community groups and municipal subcommittees

- Supports and reports at monthly board meetings

- Ensures minutes are properly prepared, distributed and approved and stored for record management

- Prepares annual reporting and presents to Joint Planning

- Ensures authorized expenditures from the adopted budget are met

- Other duties as assigned



Qualifications:

- College or university graduates with courses in Economic Development and/or Community Economic Development, or recognized education in a business related field, or equivalent relevant experience or combination of both, as well as good knowledge of business skills;

- Proven project management skills, including organizational skills, ability to establish priorites, coordinate workloads to meet timelines and budget expectations
- A minimum of three years experience working with a board of directors, and/or in a corporate or government environment;
- Proven knowledge of Economic Development plans, strategies, services and projects;
- Ability to focus on corporate and community interests;
- A valid driver's license and vehicle is essential;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment are key to success in this position
- Public speaking skills;

- Operating Mac and Mac operating systems/programs;

- Knowledge of resource sectors and other economic sectors.

The above is a general description of the job functions and is not a detailed description of all work responsibilities that maybe inherent or assigned to fulfill job position.


If you feel that you have the qualifications and are passionate about the Quesnel area and being part of positive growth in the community, please submit your resume, cover and three professional references to:

Economic Development Officer

April Goffic

339A Reid Street Quesnel BC V2J 2M5
Email: agoffic@quesnelinfo.com

Applications will be reviewed on December 7, 2012 with interviews to follow, the posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.