Job Description

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Type:
Temporary

Salary/Pay Rate:
25.20 per hour

Posted Date:
04/20/2023 5:15 PM
CLERK TYPIST I-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY POSITION (2 Years) Competition No. JP23-018 Internal/External Posting
POSITION SUMMARY: The Town of Taber is currently seeking a customer-focused team player to join our Planning & DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for providing accurate development and economic development related information to the general public
• Create multi-media products and content (posters, maps, booklets, images, video) to support and enhance Town of Taber projects, advertising, and website
• Monitor and improve economic development procedures on an ongoing basis
• Book, attend meetings, write and distribute agendas and minutes for various committees
• Update the list of businesses for sale in town (Rural Entrepreneurship Program)
• Collaborate with boards, committees, employers, and candidates to successfully facilitate the new Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
• Responding to emails, answering phone calls, community outreach in regards to all aspects of AAIP
• Work with settlement workers to provide services to new immigrant families
• Work with employers to help prepare for immigrant workers including walk throughs, language training, and cultural differences
• Help create marketing materials for the AAIP program for both community initiatives and immigrant families
• Work with stakeholders in community to create welcoming and inclusive communities
• Track the progress and data of the AAIP program (stats)
• Help with other economic development duties as required including but not limited to business licensing, marketing, and tourism
• Participates in the workplace health and safety program, monthly worksite and hazard inspections
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Director of Planning & Economic Development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Business Administration Diploma or equivalent considered an asset
• 1 year of previous office experience considered an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to effectively communicate English both in oral and written form
• Ability to speak multiple languages considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills
• Standard First Aid/CPR/AED training.
• Ability to provide a clean Police Information Check.

Please indicate the competition number when submitting your resume and cover letter by e-mail in confidence to: Human Resources Town of Taber 4900 A 50 St. Taber, AB T1G 1T1 Fax: 403-223-5530 E-mail: hr@taber.ca We wish to thank all applicants for applying, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.