Economic Development and Research Officer

If you do not receive an email within 24 hours confirming receipt of your application, please contact Human Resources from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST at . Save your resume and cover letter together in one document before you begin. Your application will be complete once you click “Submit” at the end of the process. Economic Development and Research Officer Department Economic Development Pay Range $85,369 - $104,105 Position ID Job Details: Permanent Full Time (CUPE 1329) Posting Status: Open to all current Town of Oakville employees Closing Date: Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on December 24, 2025. This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly. Reporting to the Director of Economic Development, the Economic Development and Research Officer (EDRO) is responsible for project management of major strategic policy and program initiatives; research, analysis, and reporting on economic data; and developing and implementing marketing strategies and corresponding workplans. The EDRO will work independently and in collaboration with the department’s other Economic Development and Research Officers, Senior Economic Development Officers and other town departments. This EDRO position will focus on projects related to the film and television sector for the next three years. Job Responsibilities Project and Program Management Research and project manage major strategic policy and program initiatives, including participating in the development and implementation of the department’s economic development strategy. Identify and lead major projects for the department, e.g. Community Improvement Plans, Vacant Land Inventory, Film Pilot Project, Film Sector Strategy, etc. Data and Reporting Provide analysis and reporting on demographic, economic, building permit, real estate, investment, major construction data and sector-specific data for internal use, investment inquiries, and reporting to Council. Maintain competitive benchmarks and propose recommendations for improvements to department services (e.g. marketing tactics, improvements to programs, etc.). Monitor and report on department key performance indicators (KPIs). Administrator for the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Prepare reports and departmental publications such as the Economic Development Annual Report, and Community and Sector Profiles for departmental use, Council and other stakeholders. Maintain public-facing data sources including Fundica and Virtual Tour; research and identify new data sources. Marketing, Communications and Business Attraction Develop and implement marketing strategies and campaigns. Prepare annual marketing work plan and manage allocation of the marketing budget. Prepare marketing materials such as e-news, presentations, brochures, videos and trade show materials. Event management, including developing presentations and materials. Lead on the department’s website (invest.oakville.ca) including content development and updates. Responsible for department social media including LinkedIn and Twitter accounts. Prepare news releases and internal memos. Liaise with realtors and developers to gather information on available properties. Respond to information requests from the public and provide related follow‑up. Prepare site selection proposals and respond to investment inquiries in conjunction with Senior Economic Development Officers. Prepare Requests for Proposals Research, prepare and coordinate submissions for provincial and federal funding in order to leverage departmental budget. Prepare award submissions for marketing and economic development initiatives such as the EDCO, EDAC and IEDC award programs. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Applicants should have a university degree in a discipline relevant to the job function, such as Business, Economics, Economic Development, Commerce, Urban & Regional Planning, Film Studies, or Marketing, and at least three years of relevant work experience in an economic development position. Equivalent education and experience may be considered. EcD accreditation would be considered an asset. Sound understanding of local economic development in Ontario and economic development in general. Knowledge of GIS, graphic design, social media management, and photo/video editing tools and software will be considered an asset. Sound understanding of municipal government process with the ability to interpret policies, regulations and legislation. Ability to research, analyze, and make recommendations. Experience working in film permit approvals at the municipal level is a definite asset. Project management skills. Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive internal and external relationships. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and in a team setting; must be able to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Ability to work well under pressure and balance multiple projects simultaneously. Date December 18, 2025 The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short‑listing of qualified candidates. This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the interview is 75%. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr