Manager Diane Schwartz-Williams will be moving on to other ventures at the end of January.
Applications for a new manager are currently being accepted.
The application information is posted below.
Manager
Northwest Business Centre
The Corporation of the City of Kenora is currently recruiting for the position of Manager, Northwest
Business Centre. The Northwest Business Centre is an initiative of the Ontario Ministry of
Economic Development and Trade and Ministry of Northern Development Mines and Forestry in
partnership with the City of Kenora.
Reporting to the Deputy Clerk the consultant is to undertake business development initiatives and
programming to support the growth and development of the new and existing small business within
the Kenora Rainy River District as outlined in the Small Business Enterprise Centre Letter of
Agreement between the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry (MDNM&F) and the
City of Kenora. To work with the municipality and community stakeholders to provide small business
counseling and advisory services, business training and seminars and provide a resource centre and
undertake development initiatives and programming to support the growth and expansion of the
existing economic environment.
Qualifications:
-Possess a degree or diploma in business administration, economics, marketing or a related
field or equivalent approved combination of education and experience.
-Minimum three (3) years experience in small business or financial consulting including
developing a small business.
-Thorough knowledge of business plans, market analysis, financial planning and forecasting,
small business needs, business start-up procedures, and government and private sector
programs and services available to assist business.
-Excellent organization, interpersonal, communication and report-writing skills.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to communicate effectively and respond to business enquiries regarding business
start-up opportunities.
-Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications including word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation, social media and internet.
-Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer
service, communication, team work, initiative/self management and accountability, and
flexibility/adaptability.
-Must be extremely organized and capable of managing multiple tasks with no assistance.
-Manage and supervise others when required.
-District travel to regional communities is required.
-Ability to work outside regular business hours as required.
-Must understand and maintain strict confidentiality.
-Must have a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a complete application package consisting of a cover
letter, resume and City application form found at:
www.kenora.ca or at City Hall by Noon January 3, 2014, to:
HR/Payroll Assistant – City of Kenora
1 Main Street South
Kenora, Ontario, P9N 3X2
Fax 807.467.2150 E-mail jring@kenora.ca
