The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government has a new career opportunity for the Economic Development Officer position. The ideal candidate is responsible for managing and providing reports on the activities of the economic development office; identifying and researching new business opportunities; developing business plans, budgets and financing strategies; negotiating new business relationships; applying for grants and funding; and providing assistance to the economic development committee and holdings board in economic development plans, policies and procedures. Please contact Ashley McCarthy for more information on the position or for a copy of the job description. Ashley can be reached at 250-726-7342, extension 205, or by email at ashley.mccarthy@ufn.ca
Education/Training/Certification
• University Degree in Commerce or Business Administration and/or an Economic Development Officer Certification and CANDO along with combined education and training for business development.
Qualifications and Experience
• Two years of management experience and small business experience
• Economic development theories and practices
• Local, regional and territorial economic development potential and opportunities
• Financial management analysis
• Economic development and business promotion
• An understanding of relevant municipal legislation, policies and procedures
• Ability to develop and analyze business plans
• Ability to identify and promote economic development projects and initiatives
• Effective verbal, presentation and listening communication skills
• Effective negotiation and mediation skills
• Effective written and communication skills
• Flexible, facilitative, critical and strategic thinking
Please submit your covering letter, resume and three recent employment references to the attention of the Director of Operations, by email (employment@ufn.ca), fax (250-726-7552), by mail (P.O. Box 699, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0) or in person (700 Wya Road, Hitacu, BC). For questions, call Ashley McCarthy, Administrative Coordinator, at 250- 726-7342, extension 205.
Thank you in advance for your application. We will be in touch with those who are shortlisted for an interview.