Manager, Economic Development (Full-Time)

Job Details

Job Id #:
2023-37
Job #2023-37:Manager, Economic Development (Full-Time)
Date posted:
June 19, 2023
Closing date:
July 4, 2023 - 4:00pm
Job type:
Permanent Full-Time
Start date:
July 2023

Manager, Economic Development (Full-Time)

Job ID#: 2023-37

Job Description

Job Title:                    Manager, Economic Development

Date Posted:             June 19, 2023

Closing Date:            July 4, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

Job Type:                  Permanent Full-Time

Department:              Planning, Building & Economic Development

Pay Range:               $101,574.20 to $123,414.20 ($55.81 to $67.81 per hour)

Start Date:                 July 2023

Hours of Work:         Normal hours of work are thirty-five (35) hours per week, usually Monday through Friday, shifts are seven (7) hours per day.  Flexibility in scheduling is necessary as there are regular requirements to attend to functions outside of normal work hours or to work overtime as needed.

Work Location:         This position may be considered appropriate for a hybrid work model (a combination of on-site and remote work) after completion of the probationary period per Employer policy. 

Do you want to work in a growing and thriving community?  Why not consider working for the Town of Collingwood!  Working for the Town will provide you with meaningful work and the opportunity to make a difference helping to build and improve the community. As an employee of the Town of Collingwood you will have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, gaining valuable skills and professional work experience.

The Manager, Economic Development is responsible for leading development and implementation of economic development strategy, programs and projects, ensuring that Collingwood is investment-ready, local and re-located businesses are supported and assisted to help grow the local and Regional economy, smart decisions and projects are made to support and grow the tourism sector, Collingwood’s reputation for knowledge based, innovative, sustainable businesses and business ideas is strengthened and sustained and the Collingwood brand is promoted and marketed. The Manager makes recommendations and implements approved direction to guide the economic growth of the community, as well as leads and facilitates the Business Development Centre (BDC) and Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) operations. The main duties and responsibilities of the position are in the areas of leading development and implementation of economic development strategy, ensuring Collingwood is investment-ready, workforce development, and division administration functions.

The preferred candidate possesses the following:

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  1. Degree/diploma in Economics, Business, Public Administration, or related discipline.
  2. Certified Economic Developer (Ec.D.) designation is an asset.
  3. Ten (10) years of professional experience in business development, community building, economic development and/or marketing. Broad-based business development experience working with small and large companies and organizations, across a range of leadership levels. Municipal experience is an asset.
  4. Knowledge of structure and operation of municipal government principles, practices, procedures and legal requirements and its political environment. Proven political sensitivity and judgement, and familiar with methods and techniques for business and community involvement.
  5. Experience developing win-win private-public partnerships, writing agreements, and ensuring ongoing relationship development, and well as demonstrated expertise in developing plans, securing approval, and ensuring their effective implementation through strong project management. 
  6. Proven leadership ability to motivate and bring stakeholders together including business, industry, all levels of government and community groups.  Demonstrated success in leading cohesive and motivated teams to meet corporate goals, objectives, and initiatives.
  7. Excellent administrative, communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, analytical, problem-solving, report writing, and public relations skills, together with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.   
  8. Ability to multi-task, cope with interruptions and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, exercise discretion and good judgment particularly when handling highly confidential/sensitive information. Possess a high level of initiative and personal integrity. 
  9. Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications, and office equipment. Strong grasp of social media platforms, promotional strategies, and analytics.
  10. Valid Class “G” driver’s license and reliable vehicle to utilize on corporate business. Ability and willingness to travel within the community as required.
  11. Possess a current Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with results satisfactory to the employer, and a valid standard first aid & CPR/AED Level C certification (or willing to obtain).

We welcome you to submit your application for consideration and be part of the Town of Collingwood Team! To apply to this position, submit your cover letter and resume in Word or Adobe (pdf) format quoting the job # listed in the posting to jobs@collingwood.ca. In the event you require an alternate method of submitting your application, please contact the Customer Services team by calling 705-445-1030. For more information on this position, please review the attached job description below.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicant Information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for candidate selection. As an equal opportunity employer, the Town of Collingwood abides by all current legislation relating to individuals’ rights to employment under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility Standards.

The Town of Collingwood is committed to making our interview process fully accessible for people of all abilities. Accommodations will be provided upon request, to support candidates’ participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.  If you are selected for an interview, please let us know if you require an accessibility accommodation.

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