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Small Business Specialist


City of Greater Sudbury HR

Posting Closes: November 29, 2024

Posting # 2539
Section:  Regional Business Centre
Division: Economic Development
Department: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Initial Reporting Location: Tom Davies Square

Job Status: Limited Position (Funded Position)
Estimated Probable Duration: Two (2) Years
Number of Vacancies:  1
Affiliation: Inside Unit
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some evening and weekend work required
Range of Pay: Group 10 - $29.55 to $35.68 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

Characteristic Duties:  Under the general supervision of the Business Development Officer – Entrepreneurship.

  1. Responsible for client follow-up to gain information on start-up, jobs created, and debt/equity investment.
  2.  Guide, advise, and counsel clients through business start-up procedures, business planning, market research, regulations, and available resources.
  3.  Review and critique business plans, marketing plans, financial plans and funding applications to help guide clients through the feasibility and growth stages.
  4. Conduct consultations and site visits with clients at various stages of business development and expansion.
  5. Prepare clients for various financing sources and assist with proposal/application development.
  6. Provide guidance to individuals, groups, and/or local organizations involved in the commercial sector that require assistance in working with the various departments of CGS.
  7.  Assist in the implementation of a business retention and expansion program for Small and Medium Enterprises in the CGS region.
  8.  Responsible for the development, maintenance, and delivery of the Community Outreach and Starter Company Plus programs, and the reporting requirements to partners.
  9. Assist with the development and delivery of Small Business Week and the Bridges to Better Business Conference (theme/venue/marketing).
  10. Oversee the development and administration of partner relationships directly related to the Regional Business Centre’s mentorship program.
  11. Organize, coordinate, and deliver small business seminar material to participants.
  12. Assist in the organization, implementation, and reporting of the Regional Business Centre’s sponsored programs and services through active participation in the development of innovative services or enhanced business solutions/processes.
  13. Assist with promoting and marketing the Regional Business Centre’s services, as well as have a thorough understanding of the available public and private sector business resources for entrepreneurship.
  14. Organize and attend meetings with representatives of local service organizations, First Nations, local businesses, and representatives of community organizations and work with other economic development partners to build strong relationships and to stimulate economic growth.
  15. Assist in the preparation of reports for various partners of the Regional Business Centre and the Business Development Section.
  16. Assist the Business Development Officer - Entrepreneurship regarding Regional Business Centre activities as required.
  17. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable provincial legislation listed therein.
  18. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of a community college diploma from a recognized institution with Canadian accreditation.
  • Over two and one-half (2½) up to and including five (5) years related experience.
  • Ability to work with computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g., file maintenance, word processing, spreadsheet applications, information input, and retrieval, etc.).
  • Demonstrate ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Demonstrate organizational and analytical ability.
  • Demonstrate skills and abilities related to the use of information technology.
  • Work outside regular office hours as required.
  • Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
  • Satisfactory health, attendance, and employment history.
  • Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

How to Apply:

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

  1. Click on the Apply for Job button.
  2. Follow the step by step application process.
  3. Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
    • .doc
    • .docx
    • .txt
    • .pdf
    • .rtf
  4. Once completed, review your application and click on the Submit button.
  5. Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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