Business Development Specialist

City of Brandon Posted: June 1, 2023
Expires: June 15, 2023
Location
410 - 9th Street, Brandon, Canada
Application Procedure
Resume, Cover Letter
Contact Name
HR
Phone Number
2047292240

Description

We are now accepting applications for:

Business Development Specialist

Economic Development

The Business Development Specialist position exists to proactively grow Brandon’s commercial and industrial base to positively impact the number and type of businesses in Brandon and create employment opportunities. The role transitions the community closer to its vision of being a fiscally sustainable city with a growing and diversified economy where prosperity is matched by quality of place.

Reporting to the Director of Economic Development, this position has three key areas of focus:

  1. Proactive attraction of businesses, primarily those considered base industries,
  2. Business retention and expansion and,
  3. Marketing and communications for the Economic Development office

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Grade 12, G.E.D., or Mature High School Diploma;
  • Post-secondary diploma in Business, Economic Development or demonstrated experience and education equivalent,
  • Hold and maintain Class 5 Province of Manitoba driver’s license,
  • Minimum three years’ experience in the field of economic development and/or business, demonstrating the ability to perform the duties required,
  • Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and,
  • Competency in the use of Microsoft Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Post-secondary course work (or equivalent experience) in the areas of communications and marketing;
  • Demonstrated experience in the areas of leadership and project management;
  • Daily access to a personal vehicle;

NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent.  The qualifications are not intended to limit the opportunities for interested candidates but provide the candidates with an understanding of the level of expertise required in this position.

Competition # 230072

Please apply with a cover letter and resume on-line at: http://jobbank.brandon.ca/

Posted on: June 1, 2023

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on June 15, 2023.

This opportunity is open to all applicants; however, first consideration will be given to current City of Brandon CUPE employees.

The selection process for this competition will include testing and an interview.

The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position.

Rate of Pay:

$37.87- $39.85 per hour - 2023 rates.

Position Conditions: This permanent, full-time position (36.25 hours per week) will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and CUPE Local 69.

The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation.

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