Manager, Economic Development Programs

Manager, Economic Development Programs will have responsibility for the following:

Developing tools and programs to attract national/international business and talent to the Saskatoon Region
Supporting the CEO on national and international business and talent attraction missions
Managing executive level relationships with target companies, consultants, developers, etc.
Remaining current on economic conditions and other key industrial/business trends
Conducting business research for the Saskatoon Region
Other duties as assigned by the CEO

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
3-5 years’ experience in economic development/business development
Knowledge of economic development methodologies
Awareness of Saskatoon’s labour market and industry employment needs
An understanding of the City of Saskatoon’s Growth Plan including knowledge of key sectors
Familiarity with Trade and FDI strategies
An understanding of Saskatoon’s business network
Exhibits a high degree of initiative and creativity; driven to create epiconic work
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
Strong interpersonal, collaboration and teamwork skills is critical

Interested candidates should submit their application in confidence to: