Company Description:
Société de développement communautaire de Prescott-Russell is an economic development organization supporting business and industry growth in rural and urban areas.
Job Details:
- Location: 519 rue Main Est, Hawkesbury, ON, K6A 1B3
- Workplace: Hybrid (in person and remote)
- Salary: $68,000 to $80,000 annually (negotiable) / 35 to 40 hours per week
- Hours: 35–40 per week
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
- Schedule: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime available (08:00–16:30)
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Vacancies: 1
- Benefits: Health benefits, Dental plan, Vision care, Group insurance, Life insurance, Mileage paid, RRSP, Free parking, On-site amenities, Team building opportunities
Qualifications Required:
- Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate/diploma (1–2 years) or equivalent experience
- Experience: 5 years or more
Job Responsibilities:
- Supervise professional and support staff and students
- Administer programs promoting industrial and commercial investment
- Plan development projects and develop venture capital sources
- Respond to business community inquiries on development opportunities
- Advise on government approval procedures for proposals
- Develop social and economic profiles to encourage investment
- Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts, and articles
- Provide consulting services to government and organizations
- Review and evaluate development proposals
- Maintain databases of franchisees, real estate, and online buy/sell sites
- Prepare funding applications and ensure licenses are in place
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops, and symposia
- Develop and implement business plans
- Manage office operations and consult with boards, managers, and officials
- Notify debtors of overdue accounts and coordinate work assignments
Working Conditions:
- Hybrid work (in-person and remote)
- Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and large workload
- Work under pressure, requiring attention to detail
- Travel required: own vehicle, valid driver’s licence, expenses paid by employer, including cross-border and international travel
- Security and safety: Criminal record check, bondable, driver’s licence validity check, driving record check
Personal Suitability:
- Accurate, dependable, reliable, and organized
- Client focus and efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Flexibility, initiative, judgement, and integrity
- Team player with due diligence
Eligibility:
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary residents with a valid work permit
- Not open to applicants without authorization to work in Canada
How to Apply:
- By email: jcandie@sdcpr-prcdc.ca
- In person: 519 rue Main Est, Hawkesbury, ON, K6A 1B3 (08:00 a.m. – 04:00 p.m.)
- Screening questions: Authorization to work in Canada, experience in the field, required certifications, proximity to job location
- Application Deadline: November 25, 2025