Senior Economic Development Officer

JOB POSTING #: 2025-0024

POSTING PERIOD: Friday, February 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM ton Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM

DEPARTMENT: Economic Development

UNION: Non-Union

JOB CODE: NU0589

POSITION STATUS: Regular Full-Time

GRADE/CLASS: NU12

# OF POSITIONS: 1

RATE OF PAY: $96,213.56 to $116,948.75  Annually

SHIFT WORK REQ'D: No

DUTIES:

• Must have a University degree in a related field or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and six (6) years progressively responsible experience in positions providing exposure to marketing, and economic/community and/or business development; 
• OR Must have a Community College diploma in a related field or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in positions providing exposure to marketing, and economic/community and/or business development;
• 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;
• Must have knowledge of the Ontario Municipal Act and related legislation and provincial policies;
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills; ability to make oral presentations; ability to develop and use graphic aids;
• Must develop and maintain cordial and respectful relationships with internal and external contacts;
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft suite of products and graphics software;
• Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Must have the ability to solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure;
• Experience in community development, marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives, are considered an asset.
• Preference may be given to those applicants with an advanced degree or diploma in related fields;
• Experience with research, data collection, analysis and reporting would be an asset.
• Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Acts, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with work;
• The physical demands analysis associated with this position indicates a sedentary level of work.

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
• We offer a smoke-free office environment.
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. 
• 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.

Last updated on Feb 21, 2025