Souris & Glenwood Community Development Corporation (SGCDC) is looking for a full-time permanent Economic Development Officer. The position exists to proactively grow the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood. The vision is to create a growing community that creates an environment that welcomes business, has a strong and diversified tourism sector, and has a quality of life that attracts people to live in Souris, Manitoba.
Reporting to the SGCDC Board of Directors, this position has three key areas of focus:
- Business development activities and efforts that support existing and new business;
- Expand the tourism sector of the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood;
- Ensure that Souris is a community that attracts new residents.
About Souris & Glenwood Community Development Corporation
The SGCDC is an incorporated non-profit organization that was created with the express purpose to improve the social and economic condition of the Souris-Glenwood area. First incorporated in 1995, this organization strives to improve the quality of life for the local residents and to create a prosperous and vibrant community. The Corporation focuses on providing Community Economic Development to the residents, as well as undertaking initiatives that attract economic activity. There are 2,372 residents in the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood. This rural community is located 41 KM (25 minutes) southwest of Brandon.
The minimum qualifications for this position include:
- Grade 12, G.E.D., or Mature High School Diploma
- Post-secondary accreditation in the areas of Business and Social Science
- Hold and maintain a Class 5 Province of Manitoba driver’s license and have daily access to a personal vehicle
- Minimum two years’ experience in the field of Economic Development and/or business to demonstrate ability to perform the duties required to be successful in this position
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Products including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Publisher
- Competent in Photoshop and desktop publishing
This position offers a benefit package and a salary range of: $40,000.00-$45,000.00.
Applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to sgcdc at mymts.net by Friday, November 27, 2015 at 4:00 pm.
