Small Business Centre Coordinator

Description:

The Economic and Creative Development Department is part of the Infrastructure and Growth Management Division. This department is responsible for the attraction and facilitation of new business investment, and helping employers access the business opportunities of the area. They encourage and promote the creation of new Barrie-based enterprises, including start-ups and small business services. They also support the retention, growth, and expansion of the City's existing businesses. This includes bringing stakeholders together on strategic programs.

The Small Business Centre is a partnership between the City of Barrie and the Province of Ontario delivering a wealth of small business support services to current and aspiring entrepreneurs through the pre-start up to growth stages of business development. Reporting to the Manager of the Small Business Centre & Creative Sector, the Small Business Centre Coordinator supports the delivery of programs and services provided under the service contract with the Province of Ontario, including consulting services to individuals and groups who are investigating starting a small business, in the start-up process of a new venture, or currently in business less than 5 years, delivery of the Starter Company and Summer Company programs, and associated events and seminars of the Centre. Additionally, this position promotes entrepreneurial programs and services, and coordinates the delivery of these programs to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Three (3) year College Diploma in Business or related discipline
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs

• Position Equivalency Code: D

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Knowledge and experience in developing business plans.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for business start-ups in Ontario.
• Program administration skills to deliver programs within set timelines and budgetary constraints and achieving outcomes.
• Effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to think and act responsibly in a political and community-based business service environment.
• Computer literacy utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), and the ability to skillfully manage database information related to client data management