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EXTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSITION: SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
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Office of the Chief
Administrative Officer
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JOB POSTING # |
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2016-0063 - M |
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LOCATION: |
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350 City Hall Square |
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NO. OF POSITIONS: |
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1 |
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RATE OF PAY: |
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$76,573.79 - $93,076.38
Annually
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POSITION STATUS: |
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Regular Full-time |
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DEADLINE DATE: |
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Friday, April 15, 2025 |
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Reporting administratively to the Chief Administrative Officer and liaising with the Office of the Mayor, the position will be responsible to develop, present and implement a local economic development program, in cooperation with the Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation (WEEDC) with emphasis on Windsor’s needs as expressed by City Council; Focus on business retention and expansion with efforts geared to the facilitation of job creation and economic diversification; Assist existing and potential members of the business community with requests for municipal approvals involving development applications and economic incentives; Assist in championing an environment that promotes a high level of customer service and speed in delivery to the business community that cuts through perceived bureaucracy and “red tape”; Prioritize opportunities and assess the best option for delivery which may include direction by the city or contracted through the WEEDC; Assist in accountability process by supporting the mayor in collecting and reporting data to City Council to create a platform for ongoing improvement through planning and performance measurement of economic development investments by City Council on behalf of their constituents; Focus on business retention and expansion while maintaining regional cooperation, and undertake these efforts with emphasis in downtown neighbourhoods; Support economic development activities around the Windsor Airport lands relating in particular to the Cargo Hub and other areas as assigned; Support the mayor and a multi-stakeholder table to coordinate economic development investments in activities deemed worthwhile by council; Research and prepare reports with recommendations on assigned initiatives to Committees of Council and City Council, with formal reporting to City Council at least annually; Research and prepare written comments on issues that are generally shared by local businesses including, but not limited to, Business Improvement Areas; Facilitate public consultation, liaison and community outreach; Research and assist existing and potential members of the business community to access Community Improvement Plans and special studies and programs related to economic development; Conduct statistical analysis, longrange planning and economic studies; Review and provide recommendations on policy initiatives proposed by senior levels of government as they relate to economic development; Provide input into and develop business expansion, retention and attraction strategies and municipal economic incentive programs; Act as a representative of the mayor’s office and the municipality on various committees or meetings related to economic development; Provide advice and input to public agencies, business improvement area boards and their membership, community/neighbourhood associations, the general public and internal service units of the Corporation with regard to the key responsibilities of the economic development portfolio; Coordinate public meetings; meet with development proponents and advisors of other agencies; Will perform Occupational Health and Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health & Safety Program. Will perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must have a University Degree in Business, Planning or related field, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of six (6) years experience in economic development, planning or related field with an emphasis in Economic Development;
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Must have the ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current, valid and lawful Driver’s License will be required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
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Must have knowledge of the Ontario Municipal Act and related legislation and provincial policies;
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Must have excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills; ability to make oral presentations; ability to develop and use graphic aids;
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Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft suite of products and graphic software;
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Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills;
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Must have the ability to solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure;
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Some preference may be given to those applicants with an advanced degree or diploma in related fields;
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Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Acts, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with work;
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Given that this job is a new position a Physical Demands analysis will be completed with the incumbent after approximately six months of occupying the position
HOW TO APPLY:
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Send resume in confidence, quoting the above File Number, specifically noting your qualifications and experience as outlined above.
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Resumes will be given further consideration based on meeting the criteria as identified in the qualifications section.
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Resumes are to be addressed to and received by no later than 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date noted above.
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Resumes may be provided to the Human Resources Department, 400 City Hall Square East, Suite 408, Windsor, ON, N9A 7K6 (email: [email protected]) OR you may drop off your resume to one of the Customer Care Centres.
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Please refer to the City of Windsor’s website for further information on the location and hours of operation for Customer Care Centres.
NOTE:
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Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
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We offer a smoke-free office environment.
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Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
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The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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