Manager, Economic Development

City of Prince George; Prince George; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits and pension

Professional development

Job summary

City of Prince George, regular full-time, seeks a Manager, Economic Development to lead the Planning & Development team and drive the city’s economic growth.

You will oversee planning and execution of initiatives to attract investment and support business retention, requiring a bachelor’s degree and seven years of progressive experience, including three in management. CAD 129,732–143,029.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Economics, Commerce, Political Science, or a related discipline with seven years of progressive economic development experience.
• Minimum three years in a management capacity.
• Strong political acumen and ability to establish collaborative relationships to support goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the city’s comprehensive economic development strategy.
• Lead activities to attract investment, retention and expansion for local businesses.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to achieve community goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Political acumen

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Economics, Commerce, Political Science, or related discipline

Job description

City of Prince George

Manager, Economic Development

Regular Full-Time

Economic Development / Planning & Development

Facilitate Economic and Business Development and Sustainability

About our community:

Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all the amenities of a large city mixed with the friendliness and appeal of a smaller community. It is a regional centre for close to 326,000 people for shopping, education, health care, the arts, and sports. Prince George’s central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that connects residents, businesses, resources, and agricultural products to markets around the world. And it is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George – spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you! Discover all these opportunities and more!

About our organization:

The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees. With opportunities for employee training, wellness programs, and professional development, the City of Prince George offers a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.

About the opportunity:

In this high profile role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the activities of a comprehensive economic development strategy and related initiatives that will attract investment and business opportunities to Prince George. You will actively pursue activities that will support business attraction, retention and expansion in the community.

About your background:

You hold a bachelor's degree in Planning, Economics, Commerce, Political Science, or a related discipline, along with a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, including at least three years in a management capacity. You possess strong political acumen and the ability to establish collaborative relationships that support the implementation and achievement of the City's economic development goals.

Why You Will Love Working with our Planning & Development team at the City of Prince George:

• Lead an energetic, collaborative and forward-thinking team to grow Prince George.
• Create an attractive and thriving business climate to contribute to our diverse and resilient local economy.
• This exempt position offers a competitive salary of $129,732 - $143,029 and excellent benefits and pension package.

The City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.