Job Description

The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxw\xc3\xba7mesh \xc3\x9axwumixw (Squamish Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxw\xc3\xba7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. External Job Posting Position: Business Development Specialist Status: Regular Part-Time (21 hours per week) Work Area: Economic Development Posting Date: June 20, 2023 Closing Date: Open until filled GENERAL SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Economic Development Officer, the Business Development Specialist supports the department by performing a variety of duties related to business development, investment attraction, customer relationship management, project management, communications and marketing efforts while also supporting day-to- day administration and contributing to the department\xe2\x80\x99s planning cycle. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Service

• Contributes to the success of our team and creation of our thriving community, by fostering the District of

Squamish corporate values in their work: Respect, Integrity, Connection and Progress. Business Development

• Pursues business development opportunities for Economic Development including, proactive initiatives to support

the implementation of Squamish\xe2\x80\x99s sector development strategy.

• Supports local businesses to scale, through the attraction of investment, the development of the innovation

ecosystem, and by leading aligned trade and investment attraction programs.

• Supports investment attraction through the promotion of Squamish; consistently representing and promoting the

development of our emerging sectors. Develops and delivers marketing and communications materials, represents Economic Development at events, conferences and trade shows, and facilitates trade delegations.

• Identifies, coaches, and develops relationships with local ambassadors, to increase capacity and ensure that

Squamish\xe2\x80\x99s business ecosystem is consistently represented.

• Supports customer relationship management (CRM) for Economic Development including, maintaining CRM

content, triaging inbound queries, handling phone and email inquiries, scheduling in-person meetings and proactive communications. Partnership and Stakeholder Management Support

• Develops and maintains relationships with federal and provincial trade and investment partners to leverage their

expertise, demonstrate strategic alignment, increase awareness of Squamish\xe2\x80\x99s unique value proposition, and facilitate and progress local trade and investment opportunities.

• Liaises with internal departments (i.e., Planning, Engineering) and external stakeholders to support customer

relationship management as required.

• Liaises with the business community to assist the Economic Development Officer in identifying needs and challenges

to improve the overall business climate.

• Liaises with the business community; attends meetings and networking events in support of the Economic

Development department as required. Project Management Support

• Leads projects to support the execution of the department\xe2\x80\x99s strategic plan and support its operations.

• Works closely with other departments such as Planning, Real Estate, and Engineering to support projects that

facilitate sustainable economic development.