Manager, Kitchener Market - Economic Development
CurrentLead program development and operational management of the Kitchener Public Market Complex, attracting 400-500k users annually and driving $18-23m in economic impact per year.Implement a participant-driven program design strategy to ensure consistent and diverse offering of programs year-round Collaborate with the wider city departments to develop food security and food entrepreneurship programming, focusing on supports needed by marginalized entrepreneurs.Responsible for development of long term strategic plans for the Kitchener Market and supporting development of Kitcheners wider Economic Development Strategy Develop placemaking initiatives within the East-End, securing over $1m in federal and provincial program funding in partnership with Waterloo Regional Tourism and Kitchener Downtown BIA.Oversee facility management, collaborating with stakeholders and contractors to manage scheduled maintenance and capital upgrades.Oversee new rental business, and licensed event operations within facility