The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials.
By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Economic Development, the Economic Development Officer works as part of an award winning and high-energy team to support the growth of the local economy. In this role, you’ll be leading projects and working with internal and external stakeholders in support of our new 2022-2026 Economic Development Strategy. Examples of existing projects include administering the Business Retention and Expansion program, responding to and tracking investment inquiries, and supporting key economic sectors by launching regular meetups.
Economic Development Certification (Ec.D.) required.
