Do you have the drive to make an impact on economic projects in the communities we serve? Working as a liaison with business, industry, the non-for-profit sector and municipal, provincial and federal governments, will provide you with such an opportunity.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• promote and deliver economic development programs and services
• assist businesses and communities to develop and implement plans to increase their competitiveness
• provide information and advice to municipal leaders and businesses
• develop networks with clients and other ministries
• monitor and report on community needs, issues and priorities
• travel throughout the region to meet with clients

How do I qualify?

Mandatory requirement:
• valid driver's licence to travel throughout the region to areas not accessible by other modes of transportation

People skills:
• You have effective communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• You are able to provide advice and present options and recommendations.
• You are able to facilitate cooperation between clients and partners.

Technical knowledge:
• You have knowledge of:
- provincial and federal programs dealing with economic, business and community development
- government structure with emphasis on provincial ministries, agencies, boards, and commissions
- community development and business planning processes
• You have an understanding of the economic structure of northeastern Ontario.

General skills:
• You have proven research and report writing skills.
• You have proven judgment and organizational skills.
• You have proven ability to conduct project evaluations and financial analysis.
• You have working knowledge of computer applications and word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, internet and electronic mail software.