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Director of Economic Development

Job Description

Position Summary:
This position involves the planning, co-ordination and control of economic development projects in accordance with the objectives, policies and plans approved by the Dinsmore & District Economic Development Board

Salary/Wage:
Salaried position of $20.00 per hour, 20 hours per week.

Successful Applicant Will Be:
- A confident, Innovative, creative, motivated, self-starter with a proven ability to organize,
prioritize and complete tasks and projects promptly and efficiently
- A good communicator - good oral & written communications and public relations skills.
- Business oriented with the ability to establish effective working relationships with Businesses,
Town Council, Community Groups and the general public.


Duties and Responsibilities:
1.    Prepare and submit grant applications on behalf of Dinsmore and area businesses and service groups.
2.    Prepare and submit a monthly report to the board outlining grant statuses, activities undertaken and objectives set for the ensuing months as well as recommendations on all matters concerning economic development.
3.    Establish and maintain contacts in the Federal and Provincial governments, financial institutions and agencies involved in economic development.
4.    Identify and meet with groups in the area that are working towards the sustainable development in the Village of Dinsmore.
5.    Attend all meetings of the Economic Development Committee unless express consent has been granted for absenteeism.
6.    Attend any meeting where possible that the Economic Development Committee deems necessary
7.    Prepare an annual report of the economic development activities for the consideration of the Economic Development Committee.
8.    Other related duties as may be assigned by the Economic Development Committee.