The Town of Langenburg, a friendly, vibrant and community oriented small town, invites 
applications to fill a newly formed position for a Community Development Officer.

The Community Development Officer is a full time position that shall attract and promote community 
and economic development opportunities and to advise the Langenburg Community Development Board 
on matters relating to community economic development.
 

We are seeking an individual with the vision, energy and perseverance to develop new 
initiatives and continue with the current projects and programs. 

The CDO will work closely with the Langenburg Community Development Board and 
Councils of the RM of Langenburg and the Town of Langenburg.

The successful applicant will be:
  -  A university degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce, economic development or other.
  -  Discipline related to economic development or equivalent expertise
  -  Two years of experience in economic development, industry associations, or in a business management position.
  -  Experience in the business sector, working with industry, and understanding of competitive 
factors in the context of the Saskatchewan economy.
  -  Innovative self-starter with a proven ability to organize, prioritize and complete tasks and projects promptly and efficiently.
  -  Ability to establish effective working relationships with the Langenburg Community Development Board, Town & RM Councils, staff, committees, local businesses and the general public.
  -  Familiarity with business marketing, promotion and development.
  -  Must possess good oral and written communication and public relations skills.
  -  Must be assertive, creative and a leader.

Salary and benefits will depend on qualifications, education and experience.

Skills And Abilities

Ability to Supervise 
 - Committees 
 - Working groups 

Transportation/Travel Information

 - Valid driver's licence 
 - Willing to travel 
 - Own vehicle 

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 
 - Document use 

Additional Skills 
 - Perform administrative tasks 
 - Use computer applications 

Area Of Specialization 
 - Economic development

Deadline for application is 15-Oct- 2012 at 5:00pm.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and references to:

Langenburg Community Development Board Community Development Officer Position

Attn: Warren Kotzer Box 400

Langenburg, SK S0A 2A0

Phone: (306) 743-5038

Email: wkotzer@sasktel.net