Economic Development Officer

Location

Thompson, MB | Canada

Job description

Job posting
Full time
Economic Development Officer

Under the direction of the CEO of Keewatin Tribal Council, the Economic Development Officer will lead a collaborative approach to develop, implement and monitor an actionable economic growth and development strategy with annual planning/review that considers short and long-term objectives and groundwork.
The economic growth and development strategy is twofold:

· Tribal Council membership-led initiatives and opportunities (Eleven Nations)

· Tribal Council-led initiatives and opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Degree/Certificate in Post secondary education in business, community and economic development or a related discipline.

· Minimum of 5 years experience in economic development and planning.

· Developing, implementing and managing economic growth and development strategies and projects

· Developing and maintaining business relationships

· Identifying and analyzing business opportunities and industry trends

· Interpreting policies, legislation, procedures, regulations, reports, and correspondence

· Crafting correspondence, reports, business development plans.

· Experiencing in developing, implementing and managing economic growth and development strategies and projects

· Experiencing in development and maintaining business relationships

· Identifying and analyzing business opportunities and industry trends

· Should be aware of Indigenous culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs;

· The ability to speak Ininew or Dene is an asset;

· Must have a valid Driver’s License and access to vehicle.

· Provide a currently clear Criminal Records Check and Fingerprints, Child and Vulnerable persons checks.

A written cover letter with detailed resume, including at least two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to:

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager

23 Nickel Road

Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4

Email: [email protected] Fax: 204 677-0256

Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 15, 2024

We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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