There has never been a more exciting time than now to invest in the Town of Harbour Grace. We’re at the beginning of something great and we are growing in all sectors, and we’re looking for just the right individual to work with our business partners (and other stakeholders) to expand business investment, to support our existing business partners, and prepare us to take full advantage of the many opportunities that lie ahead. If you’re driven by a challenge, have outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, energy, and work ethic, and you are prepared to help shape a vision for economic success in our region, we’d be interested in talking further to you.
We’re seeking a full-time Economic Development Coordinator who has the qualifications and experience to prepare Harbour Grace for an unprecedented level of growth and prosperity, and to work with businesses, tourism operators, and community partners to identify needs, to develop a brand, and help shape our marketing and communications strategies, and to generally guide and direct our economic growth for the foreseeable future.
Qualifications:
Suitable academic accreditation (Post-Secondary Minimum) and experience in community economic development initiatives are essential. An in-depth understanding of the core essentials of community economic development combined with a strong vision, passion, and ability to build partnerships, identify needs, and support business and investment confidence are critically important to the success of this position. A detailed job description will be forwarded to all candidates selected for an interview.
Application Process:
If you’re someone for whom a challenge like this is personally appealing, apply by email only to:
Lisa Pike-Carroll
Chief Administrative Officer
lisa.carroll@hrgrace.ca
Note Economic Development Coordinator in the “subject” line of your email. Applications must include a recent resume and two professional references. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Applications must be received by 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 19th, 2015. The Town of Harbour Grace thanks all applicants for their interest in this position, but only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. No inquiries at the Town Hall please.
