Job Title: Incubator Program Co-ordinator (Funded Position)
Job Description: Posting date: August 2, 2022
Job Title: Incubator Program Co-ordinator (Funded Position)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Posting number: EX22-927
Status: Contract position
Estimated Probable Duration: September 19, 2022 to September 13, 2024
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: No
Range of Pay: $2,426.90 to $2,858.80 bi-weekly (subject to review)
Start date: To follow selection process
Initial Reporting Location: Tom Davies Square
Eligible to Work from Home: Yes (part time)
Division: Economic Development
Department: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Main Function: To provide leadership and support in the administration, coordination and operation of the Incubator as a resource that supports early stage innovative business start-ups through available office space, mentorship and workshops.
Duties: Under the general supervision of the Business Development Officer – Entrepreneurship.
1. Plan, develop and deliver entrepreneurship and innovation programs, workshops and events that support early stage innovative business start-ups.
2. Recruit, select and monitor participant progress in the program through check-ins, consultations and milestone tracking in accordance with established participant agreements.
3. Recruit, contract and coordinate business mentors, entrepreneurs-in-residence and workshop facilitators who will assist in delivering support, advisory and coaching services to early stage innovative business start-ups.
4. Review and critique business model canvases, business plans, financial plans, elevator pitches, sales/investment decks and funding applications.
5. Guide, advise and counsel innovative business start-ups through the feasibility and growth stages, business planning, market research, regulations and available resources.
6. Achieve quality customer outcomes in response to established performance measurement targets and customer feedback.
7. Identify, recruit, negotiate and maintain agreements with private and public sector members of the Incubator Sponsorship Network.
8. Develop and maintain strong customer service relationships with new and existing clients, community and stakeholder groups and partner organizations.
9. Oversee staff’s development, implementation and delivery of innovative communication and marketing strategies to promote the Incubator’s services, programs and partners.
10. Represent the Incubator at community outreach initiatives such as presentations, tradeshows, meetings, events and conferences.
11. Direct business clients to the appropriate public and private sector innovation and business resources.
12. Track internal statistics on activities, job creation, start-ups, expansions, investments and Incubator status. Prepare reports for government agencies, community partners and the Business Development Section as required.
13. Coordinate the financial, human and physical resources for the Incubator. Prepare grant applications, monitor budgets and fulfil reporting requirements.
14. Monitor industry trends and best practices in innovation and economic development in order to effectively evaluate performance, modify approaches and implement new methodologies to ensure continuous improvement of programming.
15. Hire, supervise, promote and recommend discharge of personnel, conduct performance appraisals, salary reviews and discipline in accordance with appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement and/or CGS Policies.
16. Act as Management’s Representative in the Grievance Procedure in accordance with any respective Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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:
Education and Training:
University degree in a related discipline (including but not limited to Business Administration, Commerce and/or Economics) from a recognized University with Canadian accreditation.
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of related experience.
OR
Education and Training:
College Diploma in a related discipline (including but not limited to Business Administration, Commerce and/or Economics) from a recognized Community College with Canadian accreditation.
Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
Knowledge of:
Resources, industry trends, emerging issues, best practices and opportunities related to innovation, economic development and entrepreneurial development.
Principles of project management and budgeting.
Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and customer relationship management (CRM) software in the MS Windows environment.
Horizontal linkages to other relevant governmental levels and services as well as the private sector.
Program delivery, event planning/hosting and operational logistics.
Abilities to:
Understand and meet the needs of customers.
Demonstrate supervisory abilities.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communications skills.
Personal Suitability:
Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Language:
Excellent use of English; both verbally and in writing is required.
French verbal and written skills an asset.
Other:
May require the use of a personal or CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable and prepared to safely operate a vehicle, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.
Résumés quoting EX22-927 are invited and will be received by the City of Greater Sudbury’s Human Resources and Organizational Development Division, by e-mail at [email protected] or fax at 705-688-3979, for the above noted position until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022. Any application received after this deadline will not be considered.
All City of Greater Sudbury employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City’s mandatory Vaccination Policy. Please do not submit your proof of vaccination with your resume. This information will only be required if you are selected as the candidate of choice. For more information, please visit our website at www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs.
For more information on the Work From Home Program, please visit our website at www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs.
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. The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment, and are happy to hire qualified (including education credential) applicants from anywhere. In order to hire a candidate one must be legally entitled to work in Canada, with legally entitled being defined as having all of the necessary paperwork processed, approved and responded to, by way of a work permit being issued and received. Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this competition only in accordance with The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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Company/Organization Name: City of Greater Sudbury
Company Information: The City of Greater Sudbury is one of the largest employers in the city with approximately 3,000 employees. Our employees play a key role in providing essential services to residents across the community.
As an organization that values innovation and high quality service, we provide our employees with training opportunities and professional development that foster growth and continuous learning.
Our diverse workforce is made up of employees who strive to act today in the interests of tomorrow.
Posting Date: 08/02/2022
Closing Date: 08/22/2022
Website: www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs
Contact Phone Number: 7056744455
Contact Email: [email protected]