Job Description

Posting Id
1640

Department
Office of the City Manager

Division
Richmond Hill Centre and Economic Development

Rate of Pay
$96,611.00 -$112,062.00 Annual

Job Type
Contract - up to 12 months

Replacement/New Position
Replacement

Posting Type
Internal and External

Posting Date
08/22/2022

Application Deadline
09/02/2022

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Richmond Hill Centre and Economic Development, the Senior Economic Development Officer assists in the development and implementation of economic development services. You will be responsible for domestic and international marketing, information and educational programs, and to assist in the retention, development, expansion and attraction of new industry to the City with special attention to corporate calling and strategic alliance initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop investment and attraction strategies, action plans and tactics to promote industrial and commercial business investment
• Evaluate existing business clusters, and identify and build areas with the highest growth potential
• Research, analyze data and reports, cold call, network, and build strategic alliances with key partners
• Attend events
• Create investment attraction proposals, and deliver presentations to potential stakeholders and strategic partners
• Develop, organize and host large-scale business events to strengthen industry sectors, and the City's reputation
• Seek out opportunities for international alliances/partnerships
• Host incoming delegations which include planning agendas organizing meetings and tours/site visits, creating and giving presentations, arranging gifts and dinners
• Develop, organize, execute and participate in trade missions
• Identify, create and promote strategies for retention and expansion of existing business including the corporate calling program
• Be the concierge to incoming business of a certain size
• Market the City to be known as 'the smart place for business' with the goal of attracting new companies to join the City's business community
• Lead the development of the economic development marketing strategy and its implementation
• Use various media to promote and advertise the City
• Lead, oversee, implement and report on various projects, including coordinating consultations with key stakeholders
• Provide business cases for senior management and Council approval as required
• Create criteria/scope of work, and RFP for hiring consultants
• Work with consultants to develop timelines, monitor activities, stay within budget, and review reports throughout the project
• Develop policies and strategies related to economic development
• Oversee the operations of the Richmond Hill Small Business Centre (RHSBEC) as directed. This includes overseeing the day to day operations of the RHSBEC including monitoring KPI's and satisfying Provincial reporting requirements.
• Research, benchmark, consult with others, and write policy to be approved by Council
• Propose specific tactics to achieve the overall objectives and goals within a strategy
• Assist in maintaining the economic development social media pages
• Supervise, manage and evaluate staff, volunteers and students as directed.
• Assist the Director in the recruitment of staff and volunteers
• Provide direction and advice on projects and delegate work to junior staff
• Assist with performance evaluation process

Education and Experience

• Degree in Marketing, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration or related discipline
• 5 years related experience

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, onPoint, ABC Docs, CoStar, Executive Pulse, Prezi, ADP, iCreate, Adobe, etc.
• Leadership and project management skills
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Superior networking and interpersonal skills
• Experience in financial management
• Research skills
• Confidentiality
• Time management
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities on various projects simultaneously
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License, and have access to a vehicle for use on corporate business (mileage compensated) and will be required to provide proof of vehicle insurance upon hire
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
Please note, to be considered for a career opportunity at the City of Richmond Hill you must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada (or the World Health Organization). You may also be required to receive any COVID-19 boosters recommended by public health authorities. The City of Richmond Hill will consider cases requiring accommodation as stipulated by relevant employment standards legislation or regulation and/or the Ontario Human Rights Code.