Rural Economic Development Advisor
- Gander, NL, Canada
Pay: $17.00-$18.50 per hour · Contract
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Pay
- Pay: $17.00-$18.50 per hour
- Job type
- Contract
- Apply by
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to hire a Rural Economic Development Advisor to do additional outreach to our members throughout the Kittiwake Coast, including membership development, working with municipalities on economic development opportunities and community social concerns. The successful applicant would spend significant time on the road working with businesses and stakeholders in person but be based out of our Gander office. This is a JCP job opportunity, open to all EI-Eligible candidates, starting on September 21.
Key responsibilities
- Working with municipalities in Central Newfoundland on economic development opportunities and community social concerns.
- Traveling on the road to meet businesses and stakeholders in person and from Gander
- Survey local businesses facing declining populations and succession issues and determine best steps forward to address concerns.
- Communicate directly with local businesses and stakeholders
- Provide regular updates and communications with Chamber Executive Director/Board of Directors
- Assist with the development of surveys, issue identification, strategic plans, communications plans and outreach activities.
- Ensure all health and safety standards are adhered to during events.
- Other duties as required.
- Access to reliable transportation
- Communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
- Independent self-driven mindset
- Time management skills
- Adept at multitasking
Contract length: 30 weeks
Pay: $17.00-$18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 per week
Benefits
- On-site parking
- This position is funded through a JCP grant. Any candidate must either be on Employment Insurance, or eligible for Employment insurance. Are you currently on EI, or are you EI Eligible?
- 50% (preferred)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Work with municipalities, local businesses, and stakeholders across Central Newfoundland to identify economic development opportunities and address community concerns, including declining populations and business succession issues. Conduct in-person outreach and surveys, support strategic and communications planning, report regularly to Chamber leadership, and follow health and safety standards at events.
Requirements
Candidates must be eligible for Employment Insurance or currently receiving it, have reliable transportation, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong communication, time management, multitasking, and self-directed work skills are needed; willingness to travel 50% is preferred.
Skills
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Independent Work
- Self-Motivation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Business Outreach
- Economic Development
- Survey Development
- Strategic Planning
- Communications Planning
- Membership Development
- Reliable Transportation
Benefits
- On-site parking
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Government & Public Sector
- Consulting
Keywords
- Rural Economic Development
- Municipalities
- Central Newfoundland
- Kittiwake Coast
- Community Social Concerns
- Business Outreach
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Membership Development
- Business Surveys
- Declining Populations
- Business Succession
- Issue Identification
- Strategic Plans
- Communications Plans
- Outreach Activities
- Microsoft Office
- Employment Insurance
- Health and Safety
- Chamber of Commerce
- Non-profit Organization Management