Job Description
We're on the lookout for top-tier talent to join our upper-tier municipality! If you're ready to take your career to new heights, learn from some of the best local government experts, or are just interested in being a part of positive work culture, where opportunities for growth and career advancement exist - we want to hear from you! Seize the opportunity to contribute to a future that will leave a lasting impact for generations. Take action today by applying and join us in shaping tomorrow together!
Why join us?
At Peterborough County's Economic Development Division, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to promoting and enhancing the County's vibrant community. Our core values guide everything we do:
- Respect: We value and respect each team member, partner, and community member.
- Responsible: We are committed to being accountable and delivering on our promises.
- Integrity: We conduct our work with honesty and transparency.
- Teamwork: We believe in the power of collaboration and supporting one another to achieve common goals.
- Customer-Centric: We prioritize the needs and experiences of our residents, townships, businesses, visitors, and partners.
Join us to make a positive impact through strategic economic initiatives and programs. Be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.
Perks of the job:
- $107,398 - $126,351 annually (October 1, 2023)
- A rewarding career/contract serving the Peterborough County community.
- Paid time off.
- Enrollment in the OMERS pension.
- Health and dental benefits, along with long-term and short-term disability benefits, and life insurance.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Growth and professional development opportunities.
- A wellness committee that hosts challenges, events, and lunch-and-learns to promote employee socialization and engagement.
- A collaborative team environment.
- A great location that offers a diverse landscape, tourist attractions, a booming downtown scene, a lively arts community, and a strong local business sector.
What does the job look like?
The General Manager, Economic & Development is responsible for leading a team to implement the County’s economic development program. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, directing, monitoring, and reporting on strategic economic initiatives/programs within the County while working collaboratively with the 8 local townships and the City of Peterborough to move economic opportunities forward.
About the Role:
As a vital member of our team, you will:
- Economic Development Strategy: Develop and implement the County's economic development strategy, plans and programs for the long-term plan for regional development initiatives.
- Business Development Initiatives: Manages all aspects of the development and implementation of economic and business development initiatives.
- Strategies, Structures and Policies: Participate in the development and implementation of region-wide strategies, structures, policies, along with Township's Provincial and Federal Ministries.
- Business Attraction, Retention & Expansion: Focus on business attraction, retention, and expansion, with efforts geared towards facilitating job creation and economic diversification.
- Community Advice & Input: Provide advice and input to public agencies, business improvement area boards and their membership, community/neighbourhood associations, the general public and internal service units of the Corporation with regard to keep responsibilities of the economic development portfolio. .
- Business and Community Networking: Create networks with business and community leaders, potential investors, other levels of municipal government, and non-governmental agencies.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with various departments to ensure consistent and effective communication across the County.
The Economic Development Division encourages and supports the County’s corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management, leadership, accountability and flexibility/adaptability.
This job is for you if...
- Believe in Quality Communication: You are dedicated to clear, professional, and effective communication to our residents, visitors, and partners.
- Enjoy a Diverse, Fast-Paced Environment: You thrive in a dynamic setting where tasks vary daily, and priorities can shift quickly.
- Prioritize Collaboration and Integrity: You excel at working with others and uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency in your work.
- Are Organized and Creative: You can handle detailed tasks while bringing creative solutions to our communication and marketing efforts.
- Seek Long-Term Career Growth: You’re looking for stable, long-term opportunities with room to grow within our team.
- Excel in Digital and Public Settings: You are comfortable managing digital platforms and handling responsibilities with professionalism, especially in public and community-facing environments.
- Value a Trust-Based, Fun, and Team-Oriented Culture: You appreciate a workplace built on trust, enjoy having fun at work, and thrive in a team-oriented environment.
- Love Promoting Peterborough County: You are passionate about promoting Peterborough County locally, provincially, and nationally, showcasing its unique attractions and community spirit.
Selection Process: Get ready to showcase your skills! The selection process will take place throughout July. Keep a close eye on your email to ensure you don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.
Posting Details:
- Application Deadline: Monday, July 8, 2024 at 12:00pm (noon)
- Estimated Start Date: August 2024
- Position Status: 1 permanent, full time role
- Position Group: Non-Union
- Openings: 1
- Hours per Week: 35
- Competition #: NUG-24-23
Peterborough County embraces diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace!
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used for the purpose of job selection. Any queries should be directed to People Services.
If you require this information in an accessible format or would like a copy of the full job description, please contact the People Services Department at hrinfo@ptbocounty.ca. Candidates invited to participate in the selection process will be provided a full copy of the job description.