Accountabilities
- Managing and implementing business development programs and events
- Provide advice regarding market analysis and economic opportunities
- Researching and tracking trends in available data to support local business growth
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships and communications with the local business community
- Working with companies to help them connect with the resources to expand their business into Kneehill County
- Liaison between businesses, individuals, local organizations and other community stakeholders
- Seek out and identify opportunities for joint ventures or regional initiatives
- Being well-versed in the programs and services available from various levels of government and private sector. As well as developing/maintaining relationships
- Encourage and build tourism with all of our communities
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree in Economics, Business, Marketing or equivalent
- Certified Economic Development (Ec. D) from the Economic Developers Association of Canada would be an asset
- Community Economic Development Certificate would be an asset
- Strong skills in math, reading and critical thinking
- Municipal Setting Experience of 2-3 years would be ideal
- Experience driving long term strategic business planning, detailed financial analytics and community development
- Proven success utilizing a wide variety of reporting tools related to business, tourism and fiscal indicators
- Knowledge of Public Administration and Community Planning Principles, growth management concepts, with emphasis on engagement practices, and collaborative partnership building.
- Knowledge of legislation, policy and programs related to business development, investment/trade, enterprise, innovation and growth.
Skills Needed
Communication
Interpersonal
Political
Research and Analytical Skills
Organization
Some physical labor required
Computer Knowledge
Multi-tasking ability
Teamwork
Attention: Jessie Kasha –HR Coordinator
RE: Economic Development Officer
Kneehill County 1600 2
nd Ave Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0
Email:
employment@kneehillcounty.com