Location:  Flexible 

Terms of employment:  Full-time (37.5 hours per week) contract for 15 months 

Salary:  $50,500-$67,000 annual (according to experience)

 

Description  

Ensure the realization of CEDEC Small Business Support Network (SBSN) objectives by 

assisting in the coordination of a Provincial Advisory Committee, and engaging, inspiring and 

collaborating with volunteers and stakeholders.  Mobilize stakeholders in support of achieving 

anticipated results while identifying potential sponsors for events or the network itself.

Expectations and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, administer, and execute a fifteen month work plan to facilitate the achievement 

of the anticipated results 

• Develop and manage project budget

• Prepare a monthly and quarterly progress report (including activity reporting and financial 

reporting) 

• Supervise a team of seven including five Promotion and Awareness Agents, a Marketing and 

Communications Specialist, and a Project Agent: Finance and Communications

• Provide advice and recommendations related to the achievement of anticipated results

• Establish community partnerships that will facilitate the delivery of enterprise development 

support and services to CEDEC SBSN members

• Establish Policies and Procedures based on best practices

• Support groups in promotion and coordination of events (in particular large-scale events)

• Dynamically  representing CEDEC for the purpose of government liaison and community 

relations

• Assume any other related duties compatible with experience and qualifications as assigned 

by the Executive Director and/or Operations Manager

Reporting and Accountability

• The Provincial Project Coordinator will report to the Executive Director.

• The immediate supervisor for the Provincial  Project  Coordinator will be the Operations 

Manager

• The Provincial Coordinator will prepare a work plan respecting CEDEC protocol

Employment OpportunityQualifications

• A University Degree or post-secondary qualification/certification and/or relevant work 

experience which would include community economic development knowledge and interests

• Five to ten years of experience related to project management, entrepreneurship or business 

development. 

• Bilingual: English and French (spoken and written) 

• Strong computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office

• Ability to work in a flexible structure

• Willingness to work overtime with short notice

• Ability to travel as required 

 

• Experience as a volunteer or experience working with volunteers

• Capacity to work independently and take initiative

• Entrepreneurial 

• Capacity to develop and maintain a network of community economic development partners 

• Strong teamwork and leadership skills

• Ability to manage projects 

• Discretion and reliability

 

To apply for this position, email your resume with cover letter to the Community Economic 

Development and Employability Corporation (CEDEC) at  jobs@cedec.ca by November 18, 

2011. Please include the reference number and job title in the subject line of your email. Only 

selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

 

In communities across Quebec, CEDEC shares its experience in planning and developing 

partnerships with the aim to strengthen local economies and employability of the Englishspeaking and broader community. CEDEC is funded by the Government of Canada’s Enabling 

Fund.  

For more information about CEDEC: www.cedec.ca.