Economic Development Officer

Job Description Summary:

The Economic Development Officer assists Band Council in the development of Band owned and operated enterprises, proposal development for short and long-term community development projects, assists with training and employment programs aimed at improving the human resources within the community as well as advises Band Members in establishing small businesses.

Economic Development Program Summary:

The department is working on many community and economic development projects and partnerships such as:

• Water Power Generation (OPG and the Little Jackfish River Project)
• Water Power Generation (AXOR and and the Namewaminikan River  Project)
• Tourism - Resort Lodge Development
• Electricity Transmission
• Mineral Exploration opportunities in the Beardmore - Geraldton Area (Claims Map)  
• Windpower opportunities on the east side of Lake Nipigon
• Landmark Hotel

Other activities:

• Employment and Training  support
• Small business counselling and promotion 

For more information on the waterpower development process. The Ontario Waterpower Association has developed several resources that are available for download.

These resources can be found by clicking the following link:

Ontario Waterpower Association Resources

Contact:

For additional information on our Economic Development department please contact our Development Manager Joe Donio.

Useful Links

Greenstone Economic Development Corporation

Thunder Bay and District Entrepreneur Centre (Guides, programs and services to support starting a small business)

Aboriginal Business Canada 

Thunder Bay Ventures

The PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise