How would you like to contribute your highly developed advisory and program development skills to the successful delivery of economic development in northern Ontario? If you are looking for a chance to optimize your skills and sector knowledge, we encourage you to apply to this opportunity.
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About the job
As a member of an integrated area economic development team, you will:
• Provide advisory and consultative services to economic and social organizations, municipal leaders and businesses
• Participate in the development, coordination and delivery of programs and initiatives in the north
• Prepare briefing materials, reports and responses to inquiries from associations, stakeholders, the public and internal staff
• Establish linkages and maintain on-going relationships with stakeholders and other partners
• Manage projects and undertake research and analysis
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Valid driver's license to travel to remote areas that may be inaccessible by other means of transportation
Specialized Knowledge
• You understand provincial and federal programs related to economic and community development and sector issues and trends.
• You have knowledge of business development/planning, funding approval processes and financial and accounting principles and practices to understand business feasibility and project proposals.
Leadership and Project Management Skills
• You have demonstrated leadership and project management skills in leading task teams, coordinating projects, conducting financial analysis, and managing issues.
Research and Analytical Skills
• You have demonstrated research and analytical skills.
• You can review and evaluate project applications.
• You have knowledge of economic and statistical research and analysis, and economic trends and principles.
Communication, Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills
• You have effective oral and written communication skills to exchange information, make presentations, chair meetings and communicate with clients to resolve problems, and to compose letters, technical reports and presentations.
• You have interpersonal, relationship management and negotiation skills to work with individuals, businesses, groups and organizations.
• You can work independently and participate on multidisciplinary teams.
Computer Skills
• You have experience using computer applications and software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, email and internet.