Economic Development

**THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF INGERSOLL**

**Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator**
**8-14 months Full Time Contract
**Located in Oxford County in Southwestern Ontario, Ingersoll offers urban living with small-town values yet enjoys easy
access to larger cities. Surrounded by farms and nature, Ingersoll is home to a diversity of thriving industries and
commercial businesses and is host to many special events, athletic and recreational amenities and excellent schools. For

We are currently seeking a skilled Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator to join our dynamic team. Reporting

promotion of Ingersoll as a great place to live, visit and do business.

**Key Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support for the department including the museum

Maintain databases and customer relationship management (CRM) software

Develop and implement strategies for following up on leads and inquiries

Develop marketing materials including presentations, graphics, social media posts and videos to promote the
Town/department

Assist with the maintenance of websites & social media accounts for department

Assist with communications including development/distribution of press releases, newsletters etc.

Promote town’s business & tourism assets

Maintain lists and materials to promote available sites/opportunities

Represent the department at various meetings/events/functions as directed by supervisor

Take the lead on various initiatives/programs/projects

Assist with responding to various requests for information

Receives and replies to various inquiries and initiates appropriate action/follow-up/responses or directs them to
the appropriate person/department

Maintain regular contact and positive working relationships with various partners and partner organizations

Maintain positive working relationships with various stakeholders including business owners/senior
management/landowners/agents/brokers/potential investors, etc.

Organize and execute various meetings, events, conferences etc. hosted or attended by the department

Provide support to various partner organizations as directed by supervisor

Organize and conduct tours for groups and visitors to the Town as directed by supervisor

Attend and act as staff liaison and, as required, secretary for various boards and committees associated with the
department

Assist in the preparation of the operating budget for the department and museum

Write and assist with writing, reviewing and submitting grants for the department including the museum

Perform any other related duties assigned by supervisors

Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations

Requires work outside normal hours

**Qualifications:
Have municipal working experience

Possess graphic design, social media, and video production skills

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Have 2 years or more experience in a similar role

Be creative and take initiative with an outgoing, friendly personality

Have a willingness to learn new things and be open to a variety of tasks

Have a passion for business, tourism, and community

Have a valid class “G” province of Ontario driver’s license.

Have a passport

Have First Aid/CPR Training

**Benefits**:
We offer a competitive salary range of $51,578.80- $60,333.00 yearly (2023 rate based on 35 hours/week), OMERS
Pension, and more.

the attention of the HR Coordinator, by **Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 4:30 pm**. Don’t miss this opportunity to join our

team and make a positive impact on our community.

**Wenqing Liu**

**Human Resources Coordinator**

**Town of Ingersoll**

**_The Town of Ingersoll is an equal opportunity employer and will make accommodations available to applicants _**
**_with disabilities upon request and throughout the entire recruitment process. While we appreciate all _**
**_is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be _**
**_used to determine eligibility for employment._