Job Description

The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ promotes, cares and advocates for a vibrant and inclusive downtown where business thrives and people are drawn to work, live, shop and explore. We host events, promote downtown, keep the neighbourhood clean and attractive and are a voice for the downtown community. Our downtown is on Treaty No. 1 territory and the National Homeland of the Red River Metis.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Policy and Economic Development is responsible for executing the strategic direction for the policy and economic development programs at the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ. This is a leadership position responsible for overseeing research, collecting and analyzing a range of economic and business development data, identifying opportunities for development in the downtown and supporting business retention and attraction activities. The manager brings a strong understanding of all levels of government and achieving policy and advocacy priorities.

As the Manager, Policy & Economic Development, you will be part of a creative and dynamic team that believes in embracing change, fostering innovation and is dedicated to truly making an impact in the heart of our city. We are guided by our values: Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Excellence, and Inclusion.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who is passionate about people and downtown Winnipeg, who builds and maintains good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the strategic direction of the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

Apply effective management skills to build and maintain an efficient work team through proper hiring, training, motivation and performance management practices. Lead the strategic direction and implementation of all policy and economic development programs including identifying key performance indicators Provide timely and strategic support on issues related to policy and economic development downtown Track, evaluate and report on key departmental metrics Support cross functional collaboration throughout the organization Develop and maintain the budgets for the Policy and Economic Development department

Economic Development

Develop and lead new initiatives in the areas of economic development, business support and market research Develop and advance new data collection methods, survey programs and technologies Track, synthesize and ensure quality control of data analysis and reports that are shared with stakeholders to help them make informed decisions Maintain an understanding of the economic landscape of Winnipeg and how it relates to activities in downtown

Policy and Advocacy

Support the development and execution of all Downtown Winnipeg BIZ policy and advocacy initiatives Track and inform senior staff of relevant legislative and policy actions at the federal, provincial and municipal government levels that could affect the operations of the organization or our stakeholders Develop and strengthen external relationships with partner organizations, existing and potential BIZ members and all levels of government Collect and synthesize stakeholder feedback to inform program design and policy recommendations that support the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ's strategic direction

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum three years of experience in a leadership role Post secondary education in Economics, Public or Business Administration or related discipline. Demonstrated understanding of principles and practices of economic development and ability to accurately evaluate and effectively communicate and report on economic development projects and programs. Demonstrated understanding of the political and policy climate across all levels of government. Enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to quickly learn and understand concepts, problem solve, take ownership, and manage work with minimal supervision. Strong leadership and coaching skills to support a diverse and highly productive team Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead program initiatives. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with both public and private sector stakeholders. Project management knowledge, research and database management experience, and computer applications expertise (e.g. MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to analyze information and distill, summarize and share key information with others to assist in decision making

WHAT WE OFFER

A 35-hour work week, subsidized transit passes, "Furry Fridays" (bring your pet to work days), and access to downtown events. A collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and input. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A vibrant downtown work environment where you can enjoy the amenities and community around you, including participation in our own programs, staff celebrations, and numerous downtown events.

OUR CULTURE

The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ embodies a culture of collaboration and customer service. We have a diverse team that is encouraged to provide input and participate on committees to inform workplace values and influence the culture and environment.

If you would like to learn more about all the wonderful things we do at the BIZ visit our website: https://downtownwinnipegbiz.com

HOW TO APPLY

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

should submit their

cover letter

and

resume with salary expectations to

careers@downtownwinnipegbiz.com. Please include the position title in the subject line. Please be advised only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting will remain open until filled.

The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is committed to equity, diversity and accessibility in the workplace. We strive to have a team that reflects our downtown where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages, and perspectives are valued and drive a high standard of service and innovation. We encourage candidates to speak to this in their application.

Applicants should identify if they require accommodation during the competition process on a confidential basis. This posting is available in alternate formats upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Commuter benefits Company events Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance
Application question(s):

Do you have at least three years of experience in a leadership role, managing staff and departmental initiatives? Do you have experience developing and executing policy or advocacy initiatives and engaging with stakeholders across multiple levels of government?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person