Manager, Business Development

City of Waterloo based in Waterloo, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Manager, Business Development. The City of Waterloo is a dynamic and innovative community committed to fostering sustainable growth and quality of life. The city provides essential services, urban planning, and infrastructure development to meet the needs of its residents. The City actively engages with the community, promoting civic participation and ensuring a high standard of living for its residents. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

Jump into

Job Description:

Employer Name: City of Waterloo
Position: Manager, Business Development
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $106,136.00 – $132,670.00 Annually
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Employment Group: Management
Location: 100 Regina St S, Waterloo, ON N2J 4P9, Canada
Primary Work Location: Waterloo City Hall
Schedule: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 35
Requisition ID/Job ID: 11672

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have a successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, Local Economic Development, Urban Planning or related field
Experience: Candidates should have minimum of seven (7) years progressive experience within the field of economic and/or business development; equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered

Other Requirements:

The candidates should be certified with the Economic Developers Association of Canada, which is considered an asset
The candidates should have a proven history of successfully managing high-performance business development/economic development teams with a track record of success and results
The candidates should have demonstrated experience in managing and overseeing land development projects
The candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing, delivering, and facilitating presentations, letters, and reports. Previous experience facilitating Community Improvement Plans and Business Retention and Expansion programs is preferred
The candidates should have excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with a strong focus on customer service to effectively interact with all interested and affected parties
The candidates should demonstrate excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with experience coordinating and managing multiple activities and projects under tight time constraints, resulting in successful conclusions
The candidates should have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion in a work environment that has access to confidential and sensitive information
The candidates should have knowledge of the Municipal Act, Planning Act, and related legislation, which would be considered an asset
The candidates should be proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
The candidates should have a passion for promoting and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace and the ability to work respectfully and effectively in a team environment
The candidates should have a strong commitment to delivering quality customer service
The candidates should demonstrate a commitment to Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion. Previous training in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Respectful Workplaces is an asset
The candidates should provide a Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check satisfactory to the City
The candidates should present proof of their current and valid certificate(s), licenses, and/or educational qualifications, if applicable
The candidates should demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel between worksites as necessary, utilizing reliable, safe, and efficient methods of transportation required to perform the job

Responsibilities:

The candidates should be able to lead an economic development team that will collaborate with a variety of community groups including the business community, the broader public sector, various levels of government, and internal divisions
The candidates should be able to manage a high-performing Economic Development team with a focus on initiatives related to land development and sales, investment, cluster development initiatives, program delivery and data initiatives, smart city initiatives, and workforce development strategies
The candidates should be able to support the implementation of the economic development strategy and long-range plans for a unified economic development program that promotes the economic development interests of the City of Waterloo
The candidates should be able to build and maintain networks to generate new business growth, provide recommendations to improve processes or services that enable economic development, and develop and implement business support programs to provide value and knowledge to new and existing business owners
The candidates should be able to manage the advancement of city-owned employment lands for investment or development for the purposes of economic growth, business attraction, and retention
The candidates should be able to manage the expedition/facilitation of strategic land development projects through City approvals processes and managing purchase/sale negotiations
The candidates should be able to provide strategic economic development support to broader Regional projects, including regional strategic and labour market strategies, regionally led FDI initiatives, and community planning initiatives
The candidates should be able to manage the development and release of communication tools (e.g., press releases, promotional material), in collaboration with the communications team
The candidates should be able to collaborate with municipal, regional, provincial, and federal government officials and private sector representatives to increase investment in the City of Waterloo
The candidates should be able to develop initiatives and strategies for business expansion and retention and promote these through regular business visitation program and follow-up, proposals, presentations, and tours
The candidates should be able to develop and maintain relationships with various community partners including academic institutions, chamber of commerce, and commercial and industrial realtors and developers to assist in supporting and promoting local business growth and prosperity
The candidates should be able to engage with culture, communications, and planning staff, senior management, Council, and advisory committees on issues of economic development
The candidates should be able to represent the City within a variety of external organizations participating as an active member and providing guidance to corporate committees, task forces, and project teams
The candidates should be able to represent the City at networking events, business development outreach meetings, and real estate/developer forums
The candidates should be able to market the City as a location of choice to senior business executives, incoming delegations, and other investment mediaries
The candidates should be able to maintain an up-to-date community profile report on the City of Waterloo, including economic statistics and indicators, local businesses, and services
The candidates should be able to provide management coverage for the division during periods of vacation
The candidates should be able to perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

The candidate will get a pension
The candidate will get dental insurance
The candidate will get disability insurance
The candidate will get health insurance
The candidate will get life insurance
The candidate will get weekdays off

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

Apply Online

We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!

Check the latest available jobs in Canada