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Description

Economic Development Officer (EDO)

You will report to the Senior Administrative Officer (Band Manager), and responsive to the Chief and Council.  The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and implementing economic development policies, strategies, and initiatives that improve the community, socioeconomic, and business development for Cote First Nation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The economic development officer is responsible for continuously developing and maintaining knowledge required to-do the job by understanding, embracing, and contributing to the communitys economic development plan, as an approach towards effective planning, by collaborating effectively to coordinated economic development for Cote First Nation.  He/ she must use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to perform continuous assessment of economic development needs, including maintaining an inventory of existing businesses, sector activities and current human resources (Labor force) in the community. The EDO must demonstrate good written and oral communications skills that are relevant to the position as this will require the EDO to prepare proposals for a variety of economic development initiatives for submissions to public and private funding sources.  You will write project briefs, updates and final reports for all project activities taking place in all economic development opportunities and create presentations for public speaking opportunities.


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPTENCE:

    Must possess a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in business or economic development related positions, supplemented by education, training or on-the-job learning.
    A combination of education and practical experience will be considered


Competition closes May 8, 2015 with potential start date May 15, 2015

Submit resume to; darcytourangeau@gmail.com or
Fax: 306-542-3735