Economic research officer

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Title: Economic research officer (Sustainable Priorities Lead(s))

Program:

Name: Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Requirements:"Ontario Job Creation Partnerships" (JCP) is an employment program provided by Employment Ontario. To participate, you must be unemployed and meet one of the following conditions: have established a claim for Employment Insurance benefits or that the Employment Insurance benefit period ended within the past three years; or established a claim for Employment Insurance maternity or parental benefits and were paid benefits within the past five years, and are re-entering the labour force after having left it to care for newborn or newly adopted children.

Terms of Employment: Temporary, Full Time, Day

Salary: $423.00 Weekly for 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: 2013/11/30

Location: Seaforth, Ontario (11 vacancies )

Skill Requirements:

Education: Completion of high school, Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Some university, Completion of university

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable

Experience: Will train

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Work Setting: Economic development organization

Area of Specialization: Business or commercial development, Economic development, Industrial development, Market research, Marketing, Regional or area development, Tourism, Agricultural development

Specific Skills: Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers, Develop social and economic profiles of urban and rural areas to encourage industrial and commercial investment, Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles, Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia, Develop portfolio of marketing materials, Knowledge of community and industry partners, Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and website promotions, Develop marketing strategies

Additional Skills: Use computer applications

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment

Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's licence, Own transportation, Own vehicle, Willing to travel, Willing to travel regularly

Work Location Information: Rural community

Own Tools/Equipment: Computer

Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning

Other Information:Applicants must meet the EI eligibility criteria for Job Creation Partnership projects. All positions relate to Sustainable Priorities themes identified in the Take Action for Sustainable Huron Plan.

Employer: Huron Business Development Corporation

How to Apply:

Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
By Mail:
PO Box 1120Seaforth, OntarioN0K 1W0
By Fax: (519) 527-2245

Advertised until: 2013/11/24

Compensation: 
Deadline: 
24 Nov 2013
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Huron Business Development Corporation
Seaforth  Ontario
Canada