Economic Development Intern

Job Responsibility:

Economic Development Intern

External Job Posting

Open Until Filled

Kenora provides a high quality of life for residents and unforgettable experiences for visitors by celebrating and embracing the community's rich heritage, diversity, and natural environment.

Temporary - One (1) Year Term

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 35hrs/week

Salary: $23.88/hour

Position Summary

Reporting to the Economic Development Officer, the Economic Development Intern will provide support to implement the economic development priorities outlined in the City of Kenora's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan and the 2021 Five Year Tourism and Economic Development Strategy.

This will include, but is not limited to: delivery of strategic economic development projects; research; data and performance measurement; business retention and expansion and investment attraction activities. In addition, the Intern will be responsible for managing social media platforms to support the Economic Development and Tourism Department. The Intern will provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Position Requirements

• University or college graduate who has graduated within the last three (3) years from an accredited college or university. The candidate must be a graduate of a post-secondary degree or diploma program. The position will be a first full-time employment in the candidate's field of study. Candidate must also not have previously participated in a Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation internship in the 2020 mandate.

• The successful candidate will have a degree from a recognized university or college in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Planning, or other related Arts degrees along with a strong knowledge of emerging technology; proficiency in computer systems and networking; strong oral and written communication, and presentation skills, proven organizational, time management, project management and marketing skills.

• Must possess and maintain a clean valid “G” Ontario Driver's License. Must have a clean driving record

• The candidate must understand and maintain strict confidentiality.

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here:

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA ). If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.