Economic Development Officer

Posting ID:
2135

Department:
Museum and Archives

Division:
Economic Development

Position Type:
Full Time Contract

Work Hours:
Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week: regular schedule is 8:30 am - 4:00 pm onsite/in-person; flexibility of hours may be required.

Work Location:
Governor's Residence, Guelph; the County of Wellington is an employer that provides service onsite.

Vacancies:
1

Application Deadline:
12/19/2025

BASIC FUNCTION

Reporting to the Manager of Economic Development, the Economic Development Officer leads the implementation of economic development strategies that support local economic growth. The Economic Development Officer supports partnerships to facilitate business investment, retention, and attraction in Wellington County. Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E), Community Improvement Funding, Talent Attraction, Workforce Development, Investment Attraction, Experience Wellington, Tourism Signage Programme, the Taste Real Local Food Programme, and the Ride Well Rural Transit Service. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks involved in leading projects and working with a range of stakeholders.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading economic development initiatives and events, including monitoring programmes, marketing and communications, programme application intake, survey development and implementation, and business engagement.
• Collaborating with member municipalities to ensure effective development and rollout of department initiatives.
• Performance measurement of programmes against short and long-term objectives and strategic documents.
• Responding to economic development enquiries by conducting research, reviewing information, reaching out to stakeholders/groups and conducting follow up.
• Sourcing information and resources for industry specific initiatives by collecting and analyzing data, local market conditions and recommending directions targeting various business sectors.
• Supporting member municipalities in their economic development efforts where appropriate.
• Developing and working with financial budgets in a municipal setting.
• Working with a variety of municipal departments to implement initiatives.
• Developing and delivering presentations about economic development initiatives and programmes to internal and external partners.
• Creating marketing content to promote Wellington County and economic development programmes and initiatives
• Developing and maintaining relationships between local organizations, businesses, industry, and representatives of government with the aim of creating new economic opportunities.
• Assisting with other economic development activities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three-year college diploma in economic development, business administration or related field.
• Minimum four years of experience or equivalent, preferably in economic/tourism/business development.
• Familiarity with the rural municipal landscape and understanding of municipal economic development issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), email and internet.
• A valid driver's license (minimum G2 Class) and access to a reliable vehicle; flexibility of location may be required.

Pay Range:
$72, $85, Non-Union Compensation Grid).

Benefits:
Extended Health Care, Emergency Travel Assistance, Dental Care; mandatory enrolment, premiums 100% covered.

Pension:
As a non-full-time (NFT) employee of an OMERS employer, you are eligible to elect to join the OMERS Pension Plan at any time. Enrollment in OMERS is voluntary.

Medical Responsibility Time:
Prorated and accrues at 1 day/month.

Vacation:
Accrues to start at three weeks/annum; increases based on length of service.

Parking:
Provided; taxable benefit provisions apply.

Mileage:
If applicable, as per CRA allowances.

The County of Wellington is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodations for disabilities throughout the application and selection process. We are continuously working to improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. Should you require accommodation for a disability through the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment.