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    Director of Community and Economic Development - Clarington, ON, Canada - Municipality of Clarington

    Municipality of Clarington
    Municipality of Clarington Clarington, ON, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    One-hour east of downtown Toronto, the municipality includes four urban centres (Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono) and several hamlets. The opportunities created by several of Canada's largest infrastructure projects continue to help strengthen the foundation for attracting investment.

    A community defined by diversity and embedded in history, Clarington has economic strengths in agriculture, energy (home of Darlington Nuclear), manufacturing, tourism and retail and food services within and beyond three historic downtowns.

    Clarington offers residents a blend of urban living and rural charm and an environment for collaborative investment.

    The Director, Economic Development is a key member of the management team, providing visible and inspiring leadership with strong communication and decision-making skills, and a thorough understanding of innovative best practices in economic development and investment attraction.

    The position reports to the Deputy CAO of Planning and Infrastructure, however, on an interim basis is reporting to the CAO.

    The Director is responsible to operationalize the strategic direction for Clarington's economic development services, to identify obstacles to economic development, recommend changes and to create a framework and approach to support a growing business and residential community, and most importantly to secure new investments.

    The Director will work closely and collaboratively with the CAO, the Deputy CAO, Mayor and Council, and other municipal departments, as well as, developing relationships with major prospects, senior executives, the local business community, elected officials and Invest Durham.

    The Board of Trade's role in facilitating the Business Retention component allows the Director and their team to concentrate on business investment and attraction.

    This strategic arrangement ensures that the Director has the necessary runway to focus on crucial aspects of economic development.
    As the catalyst in operationalizing our economic development strategy while securing staff and resources to support growth.

    Priority attention will be given to industrial and strategic land development, economic partnerships, and operational support for business growth and retention.

    The ability to design and implement economic development programs that reflect an understanding of local government and its interface with the business community, senior government, and other agencies is integral to success.

    Driven by excellence, the Director will have a strong desire to make a positive and lasting impact on Clarington for its citizens, businesses and investors.

    Innovative, agile and collaborative, the Director will demonstrate excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and coach staff to achieve results.

    The Director is accountable for service delivery in alignment with program area objectives, corporate goals and priorities, and compliance with legislated requirements and Municipal policies, while meeting the management performance expectations of Council and the Senior Leadership Team.

    The position will develop and administer the division's annual operating and capital budgets, track variances and recommend adjustments as required, write reports and make presentations to management, Council, potential prospects, business organizations, economic development forums, the media and others.


    Education:
    a University Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Planning or related field;

    Management:
    at least nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience, including five years in a senior management role, in positions providing exposure to community development, business development, including experience in Economic Development, and Marketing for investment attraction;

    Economic Development:

    Must understand municipal affairs, business principles and market analysis and have a good knowledge of marketing and business promotion.

    Knowledge of the real estate and geographic and socio-economic characteristics of the Municipality of Clarington is considered an asset;
    experience with statistical analysis and research is an asset;
    Financial
    Management:
    Must have general knowledge of principles of accounting, budgets, forecasting, short- and long-range planning;

    Legislation:
    Must have a good understanding of municipal planning processes, provincial policies, and working knowledge of the Ontario Municipal Act, Planning Act and Regulations;
    Location - convenient and centrally located office in Clarington, Ontario.

    Virtual work policy and a modern office environment - Clarington offers hybrid work opportunities, with the municipal office located in a modern office environment with available parking.

    Employee Development - leadership training opportunities to further enhance your skills.
    Lower housing costs - Clarington provides opportunities for a robust and affordable lifestyle. Compensation and Benefits - a very competitive salary, benefit and vacation package including a defined benefit pension plan through
    net quotingproject CL-EcDev .

    Should you wish to speak to our Executive Recruiter or to receive an information package please contact or Tim Lukasewich at x8, or Jon Stungevicius at x1, .



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