Growth Manager

City of Saint John; Saint John; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government entity in Saint John seeks a Growth Manager to lead and evaluate the City’s growth-related efforts. This role involves strategic advice on budgets, program development, and working with regional partners to foster economic growth. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and at least five years of experience in project planning and stakeholder relations.

Benefits

Flexible Time Options Program

Variable hours including potential for shortened work week

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant work experience.
• Experience leading initiatives in partnership with various perspectives and cultures.
• Familiarity with local government and economic trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic policy advice on growth matters.
• Champion strategic planning to advance a culture of growth.
• Oversee responsibilities for the Regional Immigration Strategy.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder relations

Policy development

Strong written and oral communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in business administration, planning, community development, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

The City of Saint John’s Growth Manager will play a leadership role in developing, executing and evaluating all the City’s growth‑related efforts. With support from the Chief Administrative Officer and the Growth and Community Development Services Team, the role will lead the integration of a growth culture across municipal service areas and act as the key contact with external growth agencies, partners, and facilities.

Key Result Areas

• Provide strategic policy advice on a variety of growth matters, including operating budgets, capital budgets, corporate priorities, annual work plans, and program development.
• Champion strategic planning within the division, department, municipal government, and the community, to advance a culture of growth.
• Work in partnership with Envision Saint John and the Saint John Industrial Parks to coordinate economic interests and evaluate City investments.
• Oversee the City’s responsibilities for the Regional Immigration Strategy and other growth programming.
• Promote Saint John as an exceptional community to live, work, study, invest and raise a family.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential Qualifications: Degree in business administration, planning, community development, recreation, public administration, or related field, preferably at a graduate level.
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience in project planning, stakeholder relations, policy development, and partnership development.
• Familiarity with local government, the Saint John economy, and regional/provincial economic and demographic trends.
• Experience leading initiatives in partnership with various perspectives and cultures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Variable hours, including evenings and weekends, and may require travel within the region, across the province, in Canada and internationally.

Additional Information

Position involves variable hours and may include a Flexible Time Options Program allowing a 4 or 5‑day work week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Qualified candidates from these groups will be given preference at the time of selection.

Job Details

• Competition Number: 25-110
• Salary: $91,554.00 – $111,103.00 per year
• Job Type: Permanent Full‑Time
• Closing Date: December 5, 2025

Application Process

Applications will be accepted through the City of Saint John’s online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:

City of Saint John
Attn: Hiring Committee
www.saintjohn.ca/careers