Economic Development Officer

Position Details

Dept. of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the position is responsible for the promotion and delivery of regional economic development and business development programs, services, and initiatives. The incumbent is responsible for liaising, supporting, and building partnerships with regional economic development and business stakeholders in strategic planning, opportunity management, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance and budgets, and promoting and supporting economic development and diversification throughout the region.  Duties include leading the facilitation of economic development planning activities with various audiences; supporting capacity building efforts with economic development stakeholders; analyzing project and business proposals and assessing of complex applications for financial assistance, including loans, equity and grants; reviewing and monitoring the progress of approved projects; and reviewing and providing recommendations on loan security requirements. The position is responsible for independent decision making with respect to financial and counselling services provided to commercial and non-commercial clients. In addition to enhancing firm productivity using available business supports, the incumbent will foster collaboration between business, post-secondary institutions and government to drive regional innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. Duties also include providing advice and support to senior management and representing the department with respect to various economic development issues. The position also involves considerable written documentation, both internal and external, including but not limited to briefing notes and other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of a degree in Business, Commerce, Economics or a related field (equivalencies will be considered)
2. Experience in business and/or regional economic development
3. Experience with commercial and/or non-commercial financing
4. Experience in business counselling and/or proposal analysis
5. Experience in fostering collaboration with business, industry, academia and/or other community stakeholders
6. Experience in drafting and/or reviewing security/legal documents (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of business and/or regional economic development in the province
2. Knowledge of commercial financing and/or non-commercial financing
3. Knowledge of business counselling and proposal analysis
4. Ability to effectively exchange information
5. Ability to think critically
6. Ability to manage time and tasks
7. Relationship Building

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact, Trevor Bungay, Regional Manager at TrevorBungay@gov.nl.ca , (709) 279-5533  Permanent position is located in Placentia, Temporary position is located in Ferryland 

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
• Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.