The Timmins Economic Development Corporation is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Business Development Consultant (Competition No.: TEDC-2016-03) Salary: $47,374.60 per annum (Step 1) (Maternity Leave Coverage beginning approximately September 2016) The new team member will provide assistance to the Timmins Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) and The Business Enterprise Centre. S/He will offer both leadership and expertise in the implementation of services to entrepreneurs. An action and results oriented individual is needed to directly contribute to the development of small to medium sized enterprises in the region. Activities include but are not limited to the following: •Responsible for actively promoting and marketing the services offered by The Business Enterprise Centre and ensuring that the program deliverables are realized; •Undertake outreach and networking (e.g., seminars, workshops, speaking engagements, small business activities/events, etc.) within the service region; •Provide one-on-one consultations and follow-up sessions with registered clients and assist in new business start-ups and expansions; •Develop, facilitate and deliver small business seminars/workshops in the municipality and throughout the service region; •Act as a liaison with municipal, federal, provincial and other agencies involved in small business and entrepreneurship; •Work with clients to prepare funding proposal to start or expand their businesses; •Coordination and implementation of entrepreneurial programming. Criteria/ Skills •Post-Secondary graduate with specialization in areas related to commerce; •Excellent communication, research and analytical skills; •Superior interpersonal skills; •Ability to work independently and in a team situation; •Sound knowledge of Federal, Provincial and other public, as well as, private funding agencies, services and programs; •Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite; •Proficiency with presentations and public speaking engagements; •Experience in working with SME’s would be an asset; and •Ability to effectively communicate in both English and French is mandatory. All applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by the closing date of August 26, 2016 . BY MAIL: 220 Algonquin Blvd. East, Timmins, ON P4N 1B3 HAND DELIVERY: 236 Algonquin Blvd. East, 2nd Floor, Timmins, ON P4N 1B2 VIA FAX: 705-360-2685 VIA E-MAIL: human_resources@timmins.ca Phone: 705-360-2628 www.timmins.ca “Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.” “Although we may have your application on file, you must re-apply for this specific competition.” “Pour de l’information en français, veuillez appeler le 360-2600, poste 2312.” WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER