Economic Development Officer

3-year position

Hours of Work | 40 Hours per week
Compensation | $72,327 per year (in addition: annual increases and defined pension contributions)
Location | City Hall, Corporate Services
Submission Email | szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca
Submission Date | May 9, 2025

The City is currently seeking an Economic Development Officer for a period of three (3) years. This position is supported by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario and will actively support Economic Development within Temiskaming Shores and regionally.

This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the municipal sector, economic development and strategic planning. You will be responsible for enhancing partnerships within mining, immigration, forestry, tourism and with First Nations. The preferred candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience with community economic development practices and knowledge of local and regional economic development opportunities.

This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to work closely with local decision makers both within the municipality and within the greater community on strategic initiatives to increase tourism in the City and area.

This is a new position that will reward those with creativity, initiative and ambition. The successful candidate will be afforded ample opportunity to work independently and implement their own ideas with assistance from other City staff when necessary.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary education/program or relevant experience within a related field;
Understanding of municipal government, business principles, market analysis, and business promotion;
Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills;
Ability to work with minimal supervision;
Attainment of Economic Development Designation will be considered an asset; and
Bilingualism will be considered an asset.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes with cover pages no later than May 9th, 2025 by regular mail or email to:

Shelly Zubyck
Director of Corporate Services
P.O. Box 2050 | 325 Farr Drive
Haileybury, Ontario | POJ IPO
szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca

We appreciate the interest of all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores is an equal opportunity employer that provides equality of opportunity for employment without discrimination, consistent with The Ontario Human Rights Code and the candidate's ability to successfully perform the duties of the job.