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

City of Brampton

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Brampton, Canada

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Job Description:

JOB TITLE:
Intern, Research Analyst, Economic Development, Investment Services

DEPARTMENT:
Office of the CAO

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

JOB STATUS & DURATION:
Temporary

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek

LOCATION:
Hybrid Model - when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall 1st Floor.

HOURLY RATE:
$20.67

JOB TYPE:
Management and Administration

POSTING DATE:
March 11, 2024

CLOSING DATE:
March 22, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Expeditor, this position supports 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
Support the economic development teams while learning about a variety of economic development strategies and initiatives
Update the Business Directory database by investigating and contacting local businesses, reviewing internal databases, and online research.
Review internal databases, compare data, conduct 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.
Analyze business data to create informative reports.
Liaise with staff from various departments to facilitate information exchange, identify issues and upcoming projects.
Facilitate information sharing, consultation meetings, presentations, with interested groups.
Support the investment services team by compiling and maintaining an active listing of real estate opportunities, including existing buildings and vacant land
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, Communications, or post graduate certificate in related field (or equivalent experience).

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

Strong analytical skills
Must have a valid Class G license and access to a vehicle
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._

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

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