The Hearst Economic Development Service (EDS) is seeking candidates for an Economic Development Officer position for a one-year contract with the possibility of permanency.    

Reporting to senior management, the person occupying this position has the mandate to carry out a range of activities to offer support services for the development of Hearst’s economic sectors and coordinate communication activities of the Hearst EDS. Candidates for this position should have particular interests in creating, designing, researching, writing, communicating and working with numbers. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation of communications strategies in the economic development and tourism projects;
• Act as a liaison between local organizations, businesses and individuals and government representatives in matters of economic development;
• Act as a resource person for the community in economic development and tourism projects (advise, research, promote, communicate and write);
• Familiarity with the funders, contacts and programs to assist the community in various projects;
• Research and develop tourism opportunities;
• Initiate and coordinate community activities or projects (ex: Light Up Hearst, Destination Hearst, etc.);
• Develop project funding applications according to identified needs;
• Prepare reports, research documents, papers or educational articles; and
• Assist management in any other related tasks. 

Required skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills along with 2 years of relevant experience in local development, management support or related functions;
• Experience in project management, consultation, animation and project analysis; and
• Detain a valid driver’s license. 

Salary:

The salary is established according to the classification 8 of the Salary Administration Program and the level of qualifications and experience, which is between $30.56 and $34.92 per hour. A complete fringe benefits program including OMERS pension plan is offered.

You may consult the Town of Hearst Website for a detailed job description:  www.hearst.ca

Interested candidates must submit their application before Monday, November 18th, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., to the following address or by email:

Éric Picard
Chief Administrative Officer
925 Alexandra Street
Postal Bag 5 000
Hearst, Ontario   P0L 1N0
townofhearst@hearst.ca 

The Corporation of the Town of Hearst is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact the person named above for any request for accommodation.