Economic Development Officer - Aboriginal Communities

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Plan development projects
• Develop venture capital sources
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals
• Develop feasibility studies
• Prepare funding applications
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Develop and implement business plans

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certified Economic Developer (Ec.D.) through the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Microsoft Publisher
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available
• Team building opportunities