Berwick and Area Economic Development Coordinator
Berwick & Area Economic Development Coordinator
Berwick and Area’s Economic Development Advisory Committee (BEDAC) is hiring an Economic Development Coordinator who will be responsible to the BEDAC Board and will report directly to the Chair of the Board. This Economic Development Coordinator will primarily be responsible to implement a series of priorities identified by BEDAC’s partners, including the Town of Berwick, the County of Kings, the Western Kings Memorial Health Society, the Kings Mutual Century Centre, the Eastern Kings Chamber of Commerce, and the Kings Regional Development Agency.
The Economic Development Coordinator will work from an existing strategic plan, and will be responsible to execute BEDAC’s initiatives which may include but are not limited to: business retention and expansion, business attraction, promotions, special events, filling vacancies in commercial and industrial space, developing the Northern Gateway concept, developing linkages for businesses, and working on initiatives in the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP). The Coordinator will facilitate and guide BEDAC’s economic and tourism plans, while also coordinating and facilitating meetings and roundtable discussions with government departments, businesses, and the general public. The Coordinator will manage multiple projects at a given time, and will be expected to participate in a multitude of monthly committee meetings, including some on weeknights.
Working in a dynamic environment, the Economic Development Coordinator will be resourceful, demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills and possess the ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines. As well, the Coordinator must be a team player with an outgoing personality capable of working with all partners in the community. Preference will be given to University or College graduates with a degree in Economic Development, Business Administration or a related field. Marketing and promotional skills are definitely an asset.
This is a 1 year contract position covering a maternity leave. Salary is $35,000 - $40,000 annually, including 2 weeks vacation, with an anticipated start date of April 2, 2012.
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to the Kings RDA, Board member of EDAC. Send copies by fax, mail, e-mail or in person to the Office Manager, Annette Schofield at the address below by 4:00 pm on February 22, 2012.
35 Webster Street,
Kentville, NS B4N 1H4
Phone: (902) 678-2298 Fax: (902) 678-2324
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Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted
Please visit www.kingsrda.ca for a detailed job description.
