New Job Economic Development Coordinator - Casual/On-Call In British Columbia

Economic Development Coordinator
Casual/On-Call

This is an exciting opportunity to work with our Economic Development Department to provide a variety of
administrative duties while supporting the team’s research and analysis work, customer relationship
management and project coordination.

Who you are:
You possess a degree or certificate in Commerce, Economic Development, Marketing, or Business
Administration and have 3 years clerical and administrative experience in current economic, business,
tourism, and community development planning procedures or an equivalent combination of education,
training, and experience.

Who we are: The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town
setting, spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class
recreational opportunities offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat.

We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to
continuous learning, improvement, and excellence in service to our citizens – and so is our ideal candidate.

Think you would be the perfect fit? Then come and Deliver Outstanding Service at the District of Squamish!
On top of our hourly rate - $33.18, this position also receives 4% vacation pay and 5% statutory holiday pay.

This is a Union position within the Collective Agreement of CUPE Local 2269 and the District of Squamish.

We can’t wait to hear from you! Scroll down to view the complete job advertisement!

If you have questions that aren’t answered there, please reach out to our friendly HR team at the contact
email below.

Please submit your cover letter and resume quoting competition #23-33 to:
Human Resources
District of Squamish
37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, BC V8B 0A3
E-mail: jobs@squamish.ca

Application deadline: Open until filled

The District of Squamish is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce

that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including
Indigenous applicants, all genders, nationalities and persons with disabilities.

External Job Posting

Position: Economic Development Coordinator

Status: Casual, On-Call

Work Area: Economic Development

Posting Date: March 7, 2023

Closing Date: Open until filled

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the close supervision of the Economic Development Officer, the Economic Development Coordinator performs a

variety of administrative duties while supporting the team’s research and analysis work, customer relationship

management and project coordination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Service

• Contributes to the success of our team, creation of our community, and delivering outstanding customer service

internally and externally by fostering the District of Squamish corporate values in their work: thinking beyond today,
working together, acting with courage and enthusiasm, doing the right thing, and striving to do better every day.

• Follows the District of Squamish’s Customer Service Guidelines to ensure the Delivery of Outstanding Service.

• Supports customer relationship management (CRM) for Economic Development including, maintaining CRM

content, the handling of phone and email inquiries, scheduled in-person meetings and proactive communications.

• As required, liaises with internal units (i.e. Planning, Engineering) to support their customer relationship

management.

Communications and Marketing Support:

• Maintains collateral for the Economic Development Department.

• Drafts and edits economic development communications including correspondence, promotional material, and

reports for approval by the Economic Development Officer

• Liaises with the business community to assist the Economic Development in identifying needs and challenges to

improve the overall business climate and support local business events and community initiatives.

• Assists in the preparation, publishing, and distribution of marketing and promotional materials, tools, and strategies.

• Assists in the preparation of individual investor and business-related relocation packages as well as bulk packages for

various groups, events, and private sector businesses.

• Assists in the coordination, facilitation, and implementation of special events such as workshops and open houses.
  

Project Management Coordination & Research Support

• Conducts basic analysis and research by gathering information and statistics from existing data and information

sources.

• Creates and maintains databases and a reference library of relevant technical information such as federal, provincial,

regional, and municipal business and economic development related organizations, publications, and statistical
information related to business and economic development.

Administration

• Maintains the team’s calendar including ensuring that the team is kept informed of priorities and deadlines.

Schedules and arranges appointments, meetings, and travel.

• Maintains, updates, and files a variety of office records including monitoring bring-forward dates.

• Photocopies and distributes various materials and documents.

• Monitors and maintains adequate office supplies, resources, and subscriptions and advises the Economic

Development Officer of any over-expenditures or concerns. Prepares purchase orders and codes invoicing for
processing.

• Coordinates virtual and in person meetings and events, prepares, and distributes agenda packages, attends

meetings, records and transcribes minutes, and distributes the meeting minutes and related correspondence.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, mechanics, and objectives of economic development is an asset.

• Knowledge and practical experience with project and event coordination.

• Knowledge and experience with business retention and expansion programs is an asset.

• Knowledge of local legislation and information related to Community Services applications is an asset.

• Knowledge and experience in the fundamentals of statistics, statistical analysis, research principles and methodology

and familiarity with research sources for community demographic and economic information is an asset.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to deal with people in a professional manner.

• Excellent organizational skills, the ability to perform multiple duties simultaneously with deadlines, and the ability to

work independently.

• Excellent written communication skills.

• Thorough knowledge of business English, basic arithmetic, and modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

• Working knowledge of database and contact management software an asset.

• Ability to retain confidential information.

• Ability to take and transcribe minutes and summarize discussions.
  

REQUIRED TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bondable

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• 3 years clerical and administrative experience in current economic, business, tourism, and community development

planning procedures

AND

• A degree or certificate in Commerce, Economic Development, Marketing, or Business Administration

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people

assigned to this position. This is a general list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Other related duties may be assigned in keeping with the general nature of the position.

The District of Squamish may consider applications who do not fulfill all requirements of the position if no fully

qualified applicants apply.

Hours of Work: Casual, On-Call. Shifts may range between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday

(subject to change).

Salary: $33.18 per hour

This is a Union position within the Collective Agreement of CUPE Local 2269 and the District of Squamish.

Direct Your Application (Quoting Competition #) To: #23-33

Human Resources

District of Squamish

37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, B.C., V8B 0A3 E-mail: jobs@squamish.ca

The District of Squamish is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflects

the community we serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous applicants, all

genders, nationalities and persons with disabilities.