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The Opportunity
Application Deadline: August 6, 2018
The Investment Attraction and Growth Specialist will be accountable for the economic development and growth of the Fredericton Region through strategic initiatives and direct business development activities that result in new companies starting, expanding or locating to the region. Working in close partnership with all stakeholders and economic development organizations, the candidate will develop and implement a tactical business plan targeting opportunities within key sectors or growth potential markets. The primary objective will be to assist new or expanding companies to start, grow or locate their operations in the region and will be measured in the number of jobs that are created.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
- Provide business coaching and counselling to new business startups and existing businesses to assist with growth potential
- Advise clients with respect to preparation of business plans, marketing, training, financing and Federal and Provincial programs
- Preparation and delivery of presentations to a variety of audiences
- Participation in initiatives related to entrepreneurship development and the Community Growth Strategy (Vision 2020)
- Assisting local organizations, businesses and individuals with establishing economic development plans and projects
- Promote the community in order to expand economic development opportunities
- Act as a liaison between local organizations, businesses and individuals and representatives of government, business and industry concerning economic development
- Develop and manage project initiatives such as lead generation, sales proposals and marketing programs
- Manage and develop client sales funnel
What you'll need
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Recognized university business degree with relevant area of study (i.e. marketing, community development, business administration, management, etc.) or an acceptable combination of post secondary education, experience and training.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
- Extensive business management experience, ideally through your own entrepreneurial experience of a new business start-up, economic development, or business experience
- Experience in the promotion of funding programs and/or initiatives to client groups
- Experience in dealing with organizations and decision makers in the public and private sectors
- Work experience in analyzing financial information and providing recommendations
- Experience in project development, evaluation and administration
- Experience in developing community and regional networks
- Experience in conducting economic, demographic and market research
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of program evaluation and program performance measurement
- Knowledge of financial management and analysis, such as, preparing a business plan and proposal development and evaluation
- Knowledge of the Greater Fredericton Region and its competitive differentiators and value proposition for purposes of Investment Attraction
- Knowledge of community economic development theories and practices is an asset
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/COMMENTS:
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal, presentation and listening communication skills
- Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Ability to interact with confidential information
- Computer skills including the ability to operate within a CRM system along with computerized spreadsheets and word processing programs at a highly proficient level
- Ability to make sound business decisions and judgments
- High level of professionalism and business acumen
- Flexibility, when required, to work outside regular Monday to Friday working hours
- The Investment Attraction and Growth Specialist reports to the Chief Executive Officer
We're looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
Ignite Fredericton | Planet Hatch | Knowledge Park
Mission: To lead integrated economic development growth through diverse initiatives that create an environment for our community and businesses to be successful.
Vision: Through our combined service brands, we will be the preferred location for entrepreneurs and businesses to launch, locate and grow.
- Ignite Fredericton - Community's Economic Development catalyst agency focussed on business growth and attraction, population growth (student retention, immigration, repatriation), and various strategic initiatives to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Planet Hatch - Developing globally competitive entreprenerus and startups through programs, mentorship & coaching, funding, events, and our facility.
- Knowledge Park - Atlantic Canada's largest technology and research park, which is a clustering environment for knowledge-based companies, and member of the national Association of University Research Parks (AURP).
Are you interested?
Work With Us
As the community's economic development organization, Ignite Fredericton is strategically focused on helping entrepreneurs- START, GROW and LOCATE their businesses. We are also working to attract and retain talent, and strengthening the economic development ecosystem through collaboration and strategic initiatives. Ignite Fredericton operates as one organization with Planet Hatch offering startup services; and Knowledge Park, Atlantic Canada's largest research and technology park.