Economic Development Officer, Business Retention and Expansion

Posted on: Sep 12, 2024

Posted by: City of Beaumont

Summary

The City of Beaumont is growing and so is our Economic Development team! Our team is highly collaborative, professional, fun, and passionate about supporting the vision of a growing, vibrant, and spirited community. Beaumont’s location within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, provides a variety of rewarding challenges and the opportunity to apply forward-thinking concepts to advance Beaumont’s vision. In our rapidly growing city, our Economic Development team is like the secret sauce for our local economy. They’re the matchmakers, connecting businesses, developers, and dreamers to keep our city bustling with opportunities for economic growth and prosperity.

The role of the Economic Development Officer BR&E is to establish and build relationships with private, public, and non-profit partners and making Beaumont an ideal place for them to do business. The main objective is to support our local business community allowing them to continue to contribute to economic growth and increase our non-residential tax base. Achieving financial sustainability for our community is essential so that we can continue to afford the public services, infrastructure and programs citizens value. Economic development initiatives can help us progress towards that goal.

Key Responsibilities

What YOU’RE Responsible for:

As the primary point of contact, you will receive and respond to initial enquiries from local businesses and organizations.
You will be responsible for the business licence program which includes renewal follow up, answering inquiries and working with the business licencing system.
Responsible for implementing defined objectives as outlined in Strategic Plans, policies, and initiatives
Create and maintain a comprehensive contact database of engagement with all contacts so that the team can track and update their engagement with private, public or non-profit organizations
Contributes to research, conducts environmental scans and provides detailed analysis related to regional and global opportunities being offered or promoted to attract new investment or create a competitive advantage
Plan and host quarterly business networking activities
Work with local businesses for celebrations, grand openings – coordinate with Mayors office and Chamber of Commerce
Collaborates with internal and external partners to coordinate advertising and marketing programs and initiatives aimed at fostering investment, attraction, growth, and promotion of economic development within the City
Researches and identifies viable grant opportunities from various organizations and agencies that create economic prosperity and business growth opportunities for the City’s business community and/or supports in attracting new investment
Ensure adherence to Legislative regulations, Safety Directives and procedures and all respectful workplace standards.
Report unsafe conditions and near miss incidents promptly
Attend regular safety meetings and promote a positive attitude
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What YOU Bring:

Post-Secondary Diploma in Business Administration, Economic Development, Commerce, Marketing, or equivalent field of study
5 years of direct work experience in Economic Development or related field. Equivalencies may be considered
Strategic business and entrepreneurial skills; developing key messages, identifying target audiences and setting objectives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as confidentiality and the ability to use discretion
Strong organizational and planning skills
Strong initiative, attention to detail, and managing multiple priorities
Good interpersonal, customer service, and public relations skills
Must be a self-starter, able to work in teams with diverse groups people as well as independently
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media applications

What WE Offer:

An 18-month term position with a salary range of $71,143.80 – $92,820.00 per annum (based on experience and qualifications)
Employer paid Health and Dental benefits package
Eligibility to participate in our Hybrid Work Program
Health Wellness and Learning Spending Account
Membership to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre
35-hour work week (some evening and weekend work may be required)
And an amazing team to work with!!

If you meet these qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document. This competition will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed starting September 16, 2024.

The City of Beaumont is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. This means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Any persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, careers@beaumont.ab.ca

Information For Applicants:

Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system. If you have any difficulties, please reach out to our HR department.
We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including reference checks, education verification, and a criminal record check.

Job Type

18-Month Term

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$71,143.80 - $92,820.00 per annum (based on experience and qualifications)

Closing Date

September 30, 2024

Posting ID: 27798

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