CharityVillage

Reporting to the Executive Director and working in a small team, the Economic & Community Development Officer will develop and apply strategies to meet the goals of the organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Understanding of the organization requirements, target audiences, and strategic goals of the Sparks Street Business Improvement Area and Sparks Street Mall Authority and their roles in downtown Ottawa
• Co-lead with the Executive Director, the expansion of the SSBIA’s trade area in 2024 and 2025
• Develop and manage a leasing support program with the aim of increasing street level occupancy on Sparks Street and in downtown Ottawa  
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts, or articles
• Design market research questionnaires
• Develop and maintain effective communication with property and business owners/managers using various communication tools including newsletters, blog posts, and in person meetings
• Aid with the development and execution of new initiatives to achieve membership goals
• Identify strategic partnership and business development opportunities
• Increase member engagement through planning and promoting outreach events, member spotlights, etc.
• composition of agendas, minutes, and reports to ensure organizational compliance for the boards of the Sparks Street Business Improvement Area and Sparks Street Mall Authority
• Source and negotiate with contractors, vendors, and third-party suppliers
• Perform other related duties as assigned 

Requirements:

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in a relevant field of study (business, communications, member-based organizations, property leasing/management etc.) or a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and/or experience
• Minimum 2-3 years recent and relevant work experience
• Intermediate+ proficiency in Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and proven negotiation ability
• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous, able to multi-task, and prioritize as necessary
• A collaborator with initiative-taking leadership skills
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to manage demanding situations with tact and diplomacy
• An interest in making downtown Ottawa a better place for all
• Hybrid Work environment. Onsite three to five days a week depending on duties required at that time
• Accountable, ethical, and trustworthy; must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Languages – English oral, reading and writing. Working knowledge of French is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated skills and capabilities in analytical and critical thinking

This is a Full-Time salaried position requiring occasional evening and weekend availability. Salary based experience and skill set. 

Compensation Package:

• Full-time permanent position, 37.5 hours a week, starting immediately.
• $65,000 to $72,000 salary range based on successful candidates' knowledge and experience.
• Comprehensive Group Benefits Package (upon completion of three-month probation).
• RRSP matching program (upon completion of three-month probation).
• Opportunity to travel in Canada.
• Ongoing training

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.