Posted 10 days ago
Rural Economic Development Advisor
@ Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador
Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce is hiring a Rural Economic Development Advisor on a 30-week fixed-term contract at $17.00 to $18.50 per hour for 35 hours a week. The role supports membership development, works with municipalities on economic development and community social concerns, and requires regular travel across the Kittiwake Coast. The position is funded through a JCP grant and open only to EI-eligible candidates.
Responsibilities:
- Work with municipalities on economic development and community social concerns
- Meet businesses and stakeholders in person across the region
- Survey local businesses on population decline and succession issues
- Assist with surveys, strategic plans, communications plans and outreach
- Report regularly to the Chamber Executive Director and Board
Requirements summary:
- Reliable transportation
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Independent, self-driven mindset
- EI eligibility under the JCP grant
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Business development |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Transit support |
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Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
The Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to hire a Rural Economic Development Advisor to do additional outreach to our members throughout the Kittiwake Coast, including membership development, working with municipalities on economic development opportunities and community social concerns. The successful applicant would spend significant time on the road working with businesses and stakeholders in person but be based out of our Gander office. This is a JCP job opportunity, open to all EI-Eligible candidates, starting on September 21.
Key responsibilities
- Working with municipalities in Central Newfoundland on economic development opportunities and community social concerns.
- Traveling on the road to meet businesses and stakeholders in person and from Gander
- Survey local businesses facing declining populations and succession issues and determine best steps forward to address concerns.
- Communicate directly with local businesses and stakeholders
- Provide regular updates and communications with Chamber Executive Director/Board of Directors
- Assist with the development of surveys, issue identification, strategic plans, communications plans and outreach activities.
- Ensure all health and safety standards are adhered to during events.
- Other duties as required.
- Access to reliable transportation
- Communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
- Independent self-driven mindset
- Time management skills
- Adept at multitasking
Contract length: 30 weeks
Pay: $17.00-$18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 per week
Benefits
- On-site parking
- This position is funded through a JCP grant. Any candidate must either be on Employment Insurance, or eligible for Employment insurance. Are you currently on EI, or are you EI Eligible?
- 50% (preferred)
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