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JOB POSTING
JOB ID #: 20351
Business Developement Officer - Creative Industries Planning& Economic Development Tourism & Culture 28 James St. North
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time
UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Mgmt Professional
HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: 4
- SALARY/HOUR: $39.380 - $46.059 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.
STATUS/LENGTH: Regular
Job Description ID #: 7374
Vaccine Verification - As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager - Film, responsible for film location permitting and production development in the City of Hamilton in order to generate economic activity for Hamilton. Duties also include review and processing of film permits and responding and resolving public enquiries and complaints related to filming. Position takes a lead role in working with the creative sector to execute professional development opportunities such as forums/workshops.
GENERAL DUTIES
Assists the Senior Project Manager - Film in retaining productions and attracting new film production/location business and supports the compilation of economic related information.
Attend film sites/locations during filming for issues management as required.
Assists projects and activities related to business development for the creative industries
Takes a lead role in working with the creative sector to execute professional development opportunities such as forums/workshops
Attends trade shows as a City representative, promotes and pursues business opportunities on behalf of the City as required.
Assists with the compilation and provision of all business and economic related information and communication resources as it pertains to the creative industries in Hamilton.
Provides creative industries information to external partners, community, business, staff from other City departments, management and Council. Builds, fosters and maintains interdepartmental and joint public/community partnerships and initiatives that support business and the community.
Responds to various local, national and international media inquiries pertaining to film production in Hamilton as required.
Identifies, initiates and supports continuous improvement projects related to the effective and efficient operations of the Creative Industries.
Assist with better practices research, data collection, trend analysis and impacts related to the creative industries.
Assists with scouting and logístical planning including meeting with Production and/or logistics team (e.g. arranging site visits, negotiating with internal partners).
Liaise with other City departments to facilitate filming on City property and between production and stakeholders such as BIAs, facility user groups, etc. (e.g. to ensure proper notification has been provided, stakeholder concerns have been addresses etc.)
Responds and tracks complaints/inquiries from the public, Councillors, industry stakeholders etc.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Provides vacation coverage for the Senior Project Manager - Film as required.
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous related work experience normally acquired through the completion of a University degree or College Diploma in Business Administration, Film Studies or a combination of equivalent education and related work experience.
- Progressively responsible experience working in with businesses, and/or film or creative industries sector development or a related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of the creative industries, filming, and its contribution to business development in Hamilton.
- Highly developed demonstrated skills in internal and external customer service and complex problem solving to meet the needs of multiple