The Municipality of Ritchot is seeking interested applicants for the position of Community Economic Development Officer (CEDO) for a full time, one year term, position. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the CEDO is responsible for community, economic, and business development within the Municipality of Ritchot.
Skills & Education Requirements:
The successful candidate should hold a degree or diploma from an economic development program or demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills are key assets. The candidate will have experience in business counseling, financial management, and proposal writing. The candidate will have knowledge of the Planning Act and land use development processes. Some travel is required and the successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License and be prepared for some evening and weekend work.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Community Economic Development
- Coordinates the development and implements the economic strategic plan
- Assists local businesses, individuals, and community groups in their business/organizational planning
- Administers the functions of the Ritchot Community Development Corporation
- Attend and assist the Ritchot Chamber of Commerce
- Coordinates and researches information on availability of government programs and grants, prepares applications
- Coordinates project funding and management
- Acts as a liaison between the municipality and other levels of government , industry, financial institutions, manufacturers and business
- Plan development projects and co-ordinate activities with representatives of a wide variety of industrial and commercial enterprises, community and business associations and government agencies
- Develop social and economic profiles of urban and rural areas to encourage industrial and commercial investment and development
- Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts, or articles
- Performs other related duties as assigned
The Municipality of Ritchot provides a competitive wage. Salary for the position will be dependent upon experience. Interested candidates should submit a resume by September 30th, 2014
Mitch Duval, Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Ritchot
352 Main Street
St. Adolphe, MB
R5A 1B9
Fax: (204) 883.2674 Phone: (204) 883.2293
Email: cao@ritchot.com
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants selected for an interview will be required to provide references.
