Golden is a progressive, and vibrant community nestled between two mountain ranges. The Canadian Rockies in the east and Purcell Mountains to the west, and is centrally located to four of Canada’s most famous National Parks. The townsite is surrounded by magnificent mountain peaks, the Columbia Valley Wetlands, and two great rivers: the Columbia and the Kicking Horse.
The Town of Golden and the Electoral Area “A” of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District is seeking a dedicated, enterprising, dynamic and results oriented leader for the position of Community Economic Development Manager.
Reporting to the Board and area community of the Golden Economic Development Society, the Community Economic Development Manager is responsible for Community Economic Development. The incumbent should have a degree in Business and/or Public Administration, or Economic Development or a combination of skills, training and experience.
Criteria:
- Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically in a political and community service environment.
- Evidence of building effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders including industry and government officials and community leaders.
- Proven track record of developing, implementing and managing programs and policies to attract and stimulate business opportunities and economic activity in the community.
- Demonstrate measurable results and personal performance in the community development field
Skills/Ability:
- Excellent communication, computer and interpersonal skills are required;
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior role in an economic/community development organization;
- Work independently, lead a team network in a variety of social settings;
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships and lead complex projects;
- Understand government funding mechanisms that assist community development
Salary Range:
- Commensurate with education and experience.
Please submit a cover letter and resume by mail or electronically by March 05, 2010 to:
Karen Cathcart, MBA
President,
Golden Area Initiatives
Box 20190, Golden, BC V0A 1H0
Email: kcathcart@cotr.bc.ca
250-344-5901 ext. 6101
