Town of Virden Job Description

Position: Economic Development Manager (EDM)

The EDM will find sustainable solutions to economic, social and environmental issues to build a healthy viable community. The EDM will work to create and encourage a environment that retains existing businesses and attracts new ones to the community.

Scope:

The Economic Development Manager reports directly Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Virden.

The EDM is responsible for facilitating community economic development planning initiatives, assisting local organizations, businesses and individuals with establishing economic development plans and projects, identifying and fostering economic development opportunities and partnerships, securing funding for economic development programs and projects and promoting the community in order to expand economic development opportunities. The EDM will use the 2022 Strategic Plan and Operational Plan as guiding documents for setting plans and strategies. The EDM will be responsible for ensuring that all economic development initiatives are consistent with town bylaws and land use policies.

Core Skills and Competencies:

Relationship building

Communication skills- written and verbal Proposal writing & grant research Facilitation and presentation skills

Qualifications:

A Community Economic Development degree or diploma or equivalent background education. Minimum of 2 years previous experience working in municipal government or with an economic development organization is preferred.

The successful candidate will have completed or be willing to complete the Community Edge Program as made available by the Economic Developers Association of Manitoba.