Intern, Economic Development - Brampton, Canada - City of Brampton

City of Brampton

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Brampton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Job Description:

JOB TITLE:
Intern, Economic Development, Research Analyst

DEPARTMENT:
Office of the CAO

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION:
Temporary, 12-weeks

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek / variable hours

LOCATION:
Hybrid Model - when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.

HOURLY RATE:
$17.80

JOB TYPE:
Management and Administration/Union

POSTING DATE:
March 03, 2023

CLOSING DATE:
March 15, 2023

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Expeditor, you will support research, analysis and data collection for business retention & expansion, investment attraction, marketing and competitive analysis projects that are integral to the Economic Development Office's focus on increasing jobs and investment.

The position's primary focus is to assist with the update and maintenance of the business directory. This includes field surveys, phone interviews, research and analysis of business data.

An updated in real time business directory is crucial for:

Spatial and data analysis of business information
Information supporting Planning and Economic Development initiatives
Business outreach and intelligences gathering
B2B connections for current and potential businesses

This position will also help the City facilitate opportunities and gage interest for creating new Business Improvement Areas (BIA's) across the City, so that local businesses leverage their talents and resources to enhance the economic development of an area through promotion, marketing and local improvements

Update the Business Directory database by investigating and contacting local businesses, reviewing internal databases, and online research
Compile and distribute statistical reports that will include key economic and social performance indicators to assist economic development staff with investment and market enquires
Assist with the development and maintenance of Site Selection Tool
Analyze business data to create informative reports
Liaise with staff from various departments to facilitate information exchange, identify issues and upcoming projects
Research and benchmark the role of BIA's across the Province and Canada for best practices for operating a BIA and how the municipality can play a role
Gage interest and solicit feedback from potential BIA participants and identify champions and leaders
Facilitate information sharing, consultation meetings, presentations, with interested groups
Create profiles of potential BIA's outlining the characteristics and types of business that might benefit from the creation of a BIA
Other similar and related duties as assigned

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

High school (Grade 12) graduation plus working towards an Undergraduate Degree and/or Post-Graduate Degree in Business, Marketing, or post graduate certificate in related field (or equivalent experience).

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

Strong analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.

- **Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton._
- **Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria._

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview:
Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation's Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.

Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.