Community economic development consultant

Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce in Gander, NL is seeking a self-motivated Community economic development consultant. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. Terms of employment: Term or contractFull time.

Job Description

• The candidate must develop policies.
• The candidate must administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas.
• The candidate must perform administrative tasks.
• The candidate must plan development projects.
• The candidate must respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities.
• The candidate must develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment.
• The candidate must prepare reports, research papers, educational texts, or articles.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a business and industry, the setting, social aspects, and physical conditions in which an individual performs their job.
• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• The candidate must be able to work in the transportation sector.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

How to apply

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• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?