Economic Development and Projects Manager
The Town of Marathon is located on the beautiful north shore of Lake Superior, on the eastern edge of the District of Thunder Bay. With a population of approximately 4,000, Marathon acts as a regional hub offering full-service benefits in a friendly, outgoing and safe small town setting. Come experience the comfort and affordability of our friendly spirited community.
Our organization offers a highly attractive total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefits, learning & development opportunities as well as a great work environment.
Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Economic Development and Projects Manager will provide professional leadership and direction with respect to the planning and implementation of economic & land development strategies in support of the goals established by the Town of Marathon. This will include the promotion, growth, and development of the municipality’s economic base through retention expansion of existing businesses, and business attraction activities to support business investment. The position will also be responsible for overseeing all aspects of specific corporate projects to ensure that scope, quality, schedule, budget resources and risks are managed during each project phase.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree/Diploma in economics, commerce, business administration or public administration, with at least three years’ experience in a related field
- Must have knowledge of Municipal affairs
- Experience with Project Management
- Excellent knowledge of community based economic development
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent research skills and knowledge of political process
- Ability to use excellent judgment in respecting confidentiality
- Ability to identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs of prospects.
- Must have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Must have a valid driver’s licence
- Must be willing to attend evening and weekend meetings
Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week
Salary: A competitive salary to be determined based on experience along with a excellent benefit package and enrolment in OMERS pension plan
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume to:
Andrea Gauthier, Corporate Services Manager
Town of Marathon
4 Hemlo Drive, P.O. Bag “TM”
Marathon, Ontario P0T 2E0
Phone: (807)229-1340 x2234 Fax: (807)229-1999 E-mail: or@marathon.ca
This posting will remain open until filled and the municipality will process applications as they are received.
