Job Description/Responsibilities:
As Community Development Officer you will report to the Economic Development Committee.  

The applicant will be responsible for: 
  -  Increase the business/economic development activity in our community and region
  -  Provide the focus & leadership necessary to build a high performing economic development Village and R.M.
  -  Lead Fundraising activities
  -  Create website and make updates
  -  Develop marketing materials
  -  Organize meetings , agendas, provide financial updates
  -  Research and apply for grants 
  -  Take Project Leads that are selected by EDC and CDO, as per Community Action Plan
  -  Create partnerships within the community to create sustainable projects, improve community spirit and enhance moral
   - Advertising and Promoting the Community of Val Marie
   - Leading volunteers and partners
   - Community Asset Mapping
   - Help create new exciting projects and ideas to improve our services, business and community environment

Job Qualifications:
  -  Education:  The successful candidate must be a post-secondary graduate, and be under the age of 30 due to funding requirements 
    Proficient in Microsoft Word, Publisher and Excel.  
  -  The successful applicant should also possess strong leadership and inter-personal skills.
  -  The candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills.
  -  A proven ability to make decisions and work in a team environment.   
  -  The ability to define priorities & strategies & motivate volunteers.  
  -  Must be effective in building working relationships & collaborating with partners, stakeholders & all levels of government.   
  -  The candidate must have a Class 5 drivers license.  
  -  Candidates will be expected to provide a reliable vehicle for work related travel.  
  -  A background in Economic Development and/or related experience would be an asset.

The position start date would be November 5th, 2012. Work hours are flexible, 30 hours per week.

Skills And Abilities

Essential Skills 
 - Continuous learning 
 - Computer use 
 - Finding information 
 - Job task planning and organizing 
 - Critical thinking 
 - Decision making 
 - Problem solving 
 - Working with others 
 - Oral communication 
 - Writing 
 - Reading text 

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities 

 - Work under pressure 
 - Fast-paced environment 

Additional Skills 
 - Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers 
 - Administrative and office activities 

Specific Skills 
 - Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff 
 - Resolve conflict situations 

Work Location Information 
 - Rural community

Applications will be accepted by mail, or email.

For more information contact: Carrie Clausen at 1-306-298-7791.

Application deadline is 4:00 p.m. October 15th, 2012

Send Resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Box 42,

Val Marie, SK S0N 2T0

Email: carrieclausen@sasktel.net