Job Order Detail

Description

Reporting to Council and the CAO, the Economic Development Officer will play a key role in the continued growth and sustainability of our community.  

The ideal candidate will possess a post-secondary degree in a related discipline should be an extremely motivated and creative individual who is able to engage with all the functions of a busy team and communicate professionally with key stakeholders. Ideally, you will have a business background and have a good understanding of place making, precinct management principles and business attraction activities within a local government environment.

With limited direction, this role will oversee the management of projects that include place activation; business attraction; economic research and investment attraction.  The Officer is expected to be in regular and close contact with existing and prospective businesses.

A complete job description is available upon request and this term position will be reviewed after three years.  

The Town of Biggar offers a benefit package including pension, and a competitive salary. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Towns website: www.townofbiggar.com for more information on the facilities and amenities of Biggar.