A cover letter and resume are both required for your application to be considered.
The Community Development Manager must have completed a post-secondary degree in the field of business, marketing/economic development, research, or economics, and have demonstrated experience in a related field, preferably in a municipal setting. Must demonstrate a strong work ethic where specific skills, knowledge, and experience in the areas of administration, strategic planning, community, and economic development are required.
Required competencies include:
- highly developed written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to present information and make recommendations including reports, proposals, procedures, and policies, responsibly and professionally;
- a strong analytical aptitude and flexibility to analyze problems, identify alternatives, and determine effective solutions;
- excellent ability to facilitate, network, and engage with the public, businesses, and community stakeholders;
- high degree of personal initiative to see projects from conception to completion;
- a high degree of confidentiality in analyzing sensitive and complex municipal issues;
- effective time and project management skills;
- establish and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with internal team members to advance productivity, efficiency, and accountability;
- proficient in the use of computers especially Microsoft Office programs;
- proficient in the use of social media and other communications software;
- familiar with municipal by-laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as well as legislation as it relates to the municipality;
The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and provide a clear driver’s abstract, as well as a satisfactory conduct certificate from the RCMP including a Vulnerable Sector Check, and a satisfactory Provincial Court check.
This is a non-union position with a salary band of $83,000 to $92,000 over five steps. Benefits include group insurance, pension plan, annual travel allowance, annual leave, sick leave, and others.
This position is located in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, remote work is not offered.
Nadine MacAulay
