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Home My Public Portal AboutCommunity Economic Development Officer_2021-10Municipality of Chester Position Description Position Title: Community Economic Development Officer Salary Band: Individual Contributors Reports to: Senior Economic Development Officer Status: Fulltime, Permanent Location: Municipal Complex (186 Central Street and 151 King Street), subject to change Hours: Normally 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. subject to change. Updated: October 2021 SCOPE The Community Economic Development Officer is accountable to the Senior Economic Development Officer for implementing actions associated with Council’s Municipal Economic Development Strategy and strategic priorities. The individual will strive to ensure that the Municipality of Chester (MOC) is best positioned to take advantage of strategic economic development opportunities for the Municipality. The individual will also develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the local business community and key stakeholder groups. OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER LEGISLATION 1. The MOC is committed to workplace safety and all employees are expected to actively participate in the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Program and Occupational Health and Safety Legislation as well as Regulations of the Province of Nova Scotia. 2. The MOC complies with the Employment Legislation of Nova Scotia and all employees are also expected to act in accordance to the appropriate Legislation as well. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience  Completion of a degree, diploma or equivalent from a post-secondary institution in Business/Public Administration, Economic Development, or similar field of study; or equivalent experience  Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a similar position; Community Economic Development Officer – Job Description (continued) Page 2 of 4  Or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Skills/Knowledge/Competencies  Knowledge and awareness of community and economic development principles and strategies to help identify and assess the area’s priority needs and develop and implement strategies;  Understanding of marketing, business attraction, clusters, strategic alliance;  Proven leadership abilities to perform as a team player and build effective relationships with business leaders, investors, government officials as well as community partners;  Grant writing skills;  Ability to work with limited supervision, high level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning and discretion;  Ability to keep up to date on knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and by-law framework the municipality works within;  Outstanding interpersonal skills including: o Exceptional communication skills (listening, written and oral); o Adept at human relations and negotiating; o Experience in public relations; o Ability to work effectively with a variety of people; o Ability to effectively deal with conflict and difficult situations;  Strong analytical and decision-making skills, including ability to make decisions relative to urgency and importance;  General knowledge and understanding of computers including a variety of computer applications;  Ability to processes problems into a solution or new opportunities, seek “out of the box” entrepreneurial solutions to resolve complex problems. Other Requirements  Possess a valid class 5 Nova Scotia Driver’s License with no restrictions. SUMMARY OF FUNCTION The following is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities of the Community Economic Development Officer. The list is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the Senior Economic Development Officer to assign other duties as may be required. Business Development 1. Assist in execution of MOC’s economic development strategy which encourages business development and growth throughout the municipality; 2. Assist in implementing the Business Retention and Expansion program for the Municipality; Community Economic Development Officer – Job Description (continued) Page 3 of 4 3. Actively participate as necessary, on any economic or business development priorities and initiatives established by Council, the CAO or the Senior Economic Development Officer as required. Promotions/Communications 1. Develop and execute a coordinated marketing and branding strategy designed to attract new residents and visitors; 2. Promote local opportunities for business development and investment Public Relations 1. Develop and maintain positive relationships and/or partnerships between other Municipalities, government agencies, and outside tourism and business development organizations; 2. Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with the local business community and related community stakeholders to effectively understand the climate and needs for local economic development opportunities and challenges. Community Development/Tourism 1. Accountable for developing and implementing all of Tourism Chester's strategies and program; 2. Responsible for advising on Tourism budget and assisting in development of Economic Development division budget; 3. Oversee management and staff in the performance of their duties. Direct staff supervision for the Mobile Ambassador; 4. Conduct tourism development research and analysis to identify viable development opportunities for MOC; 5. Liaise with Tourism Nova Scotia, regional tourism organizations and surrounding municipalities on tourism initiatives. 6. Work collaboratively with the South Shore Tourism Cooperative and partners on the coordination and implementation of the regional Tourism Strategy. ACCOUNTABILITIES  The Economic Development Officer will assist in implementing economic development initiatives for the Municipality and, as such, shall ensure effective communication with Senior Management, staff, and Council, to ensure coordinated outcomes are achieved.  Maintain a basic knowledge of relevant municipal by-laws and policies.  Daily use of a computer to communicate with staff and external clients, develop correspondence and reports.  Maintain clear and accurate digital and paper records.  Required to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential information.  Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for MOC’s business development outcomes. Community Economic Development Officer – Job Description (continued) Page 4 of 4 CONTACTS 1. Members of Council and Staff 2. Local Businesses Community Stakeholders 3. Regional tourism organizations 4. Economic development staff from other municipal units 5. Provincial departments and agencies 6. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 7. General Public Municipality of Chester Position Description Position Title: Community Economic Development Officer Salary Band: Individual Contributors Reports to: Senior Economic Development Officer Status: Fulltime, Permanent Location: Municipal Complex (186 Central Street and 151 King Street), subject to change Hours: Normally 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. subject to change. Updated: October 2021 SCOPE The Community Economic Development Officer is accountable to the Senior Economic Development Officer for implementing actions associated with Council’s Municipal Economic Development Strategy and strategic priorities. The individual will strive to ensure that the Municipality of Chester (MOC) is best positioned to take advantage of strategic economic development opportunities for the Municipality. The individual will also develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the local business community and key stakeholder groups. OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER LEGISLATION 1. The MOC is committed to workplace safety and all employees are expected to actively participate in the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Program and Occupational Health and Safety Legislation as well as Regulations of the Province of Nova Scotia. 2. The MOC complies with the Employment Legislation of Nova Scotia and all employees are also expected to act in accordance to the appropriate Legislation as well. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience  Completion of a degree, diploma or equivalent from a post-secondary institution in Business/Public Administration, Economic Development, or similar field of study; or equivalent experience  Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a similar position; Community Economic Development Officer – Job Description (continued) Page 2 of 4  Or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Skills/Knowledge/Competencies  Knowledge and awareness of community and economic development principles and strategies to help identify and assess the area’s priority needs and develop and implement strategies;  Understanding of marketing, business attraction, clusters, strategic alliance;  Proven leadership abilities to perform as a team player and build effective relationships with business leaders, investors, government officials as well as community partners;  Grant writing skills;  Ability to work with limited supervision, high level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning and discretion;  Ability to keep up to date on knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and by-law framework the municipality works within;  Outstanding interpersonal skills including: o Exceptional communication skills (listening, written and oral); o Adept at human relations and negotiating; o Experience in public relations; o Ability to work effectively with a variety of people; o Ability to effectively deal with conflict and difficult situations;  Strong analytical and decision-making skills, including ability to make decisions relative to urgency and importance;  General knowledge and understanding of computers including a variety of computer applications;  Ability to processes problems into a solution or new opportunities, seek “out of the box” entrepreneurial solutions to resolve complex problems. Other Requirements  Possess a valid class 5 Nova Scotia Driver’s License with no restrictions. SUMMARY OF FUNCTION The following is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities of the Community Economic Development Officer. The list is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the Senior Economic Development Officer to assign other duties as may be required. Business Development 1. Assist in execution of MOC’s economic development strategy which encourages business development and growth throughout the municipality; 2. Assist in implementing the Business Retention and Expansion program for the Municipality; Community Economic Development Officer – Job Description (continued) Page 3 of 4 3. Actively participate as necessary, on any economic or business development priorities and initiatives established by Council, the CAO or the Senior Economic Development Officer as required. Promotions/Communications 1. Develop and execute a coordinated marketing and branding strategy designed to attract new residents and visitors; 2. Promote local opportunities for business development and investment Public Relations 1. Develop and maintain positive relationships and/or partnerships between other Municipalities, government agencies, and outside tourism and business development organizations; 2. Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with the local business community and related community stakeholders to effectively understand the climate and needs for local economic development opportunities and challenges. Community Development/Tourism 1. Accountable for developing and implementing all of Tourism Chester's strategies and program; 2. Responsible for advising on Tourism budget and assisting in development of Economic Development division budget; 3. Oversee management and staff in the performance of their duties. Direct staff supervision for the Mobile Ambassador; 4. Conduct tourism development research and analysis to identify viable development opportunities for MOC; 5. Liaise with Tourism Nova Scotia, regional tourism organizations and surrounding municipalities on tourism initiatives. 6. Work collaboratively with the South Shore Tourism Cooperative and partners on the coordination and implementation of the regional Tourism Strategy. ACCOUNTABILITIES  The Economic Development Officer will assist in implementing economic development initiatives for the Municipality and, as such, shall ensure effective communication with Senior Management, staff, and Council, to ensure coordinated outcomes are achieved.  Maintain a basic knowledge of relevant municipal by-laws and policies.  Daily use of a computer to communicate with staff and external clients, develop correspondence and reports.  Maintain clear and accurate digital and paper records.  Required to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential information.  Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for MOC’s business development outcomes. Community Economic Development Officer – Job Description (continued) Page 4 of 4 CONTACTS 1. Members of Council and Staff 2. Local Businesses Community Stakeholders 3. Regional tourism organizations 4. Economic development staff from other municipal units 5. Provincial departments and agencies 6. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 7. General Public