Senior Economic Development Officer
People, Place, Prosperity
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.
Job Profile
Reporting to the Manager of Economic Development within the Economic Development Division of the Corporate Enterprise Department, this position is responsible for the implementation of the Economic Development Plan, along with the following duties:
What you will be doing
- Lead in the development and implementation of the Economic Development Marketing Plan to promote Cambridge as a location for investment attraction and expansion.
- Strategically liaise with the local business community to assist with their needs and connect them with a support network for business.
- Develop and implement regular Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) programs along with a robust corporate calling program targeting sectors of focus and outcomes as defined in the Economic Development Action Plan.
- Collaborate with the Economic Development Manager to make annual budget recommendations and track annual spending.
- Provide support to the City of Cambridge Economic Development Advisory Committee as well as build and maintain relationships with Regional partners through participation in committees and working groups where appropriate.
- Assist developers and industry in site selection efforts by providing relevant information to suit their needs and guide them through the development process where appropriate.
- Develop and lead special projects that meet the objectives of the Economic Development Action Plan and provide oversight to consultants.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal divisions as well as external organizations in an effort to provide appropriate resources.
- Prepare briefing notes, letters of support, reports to Council and presentations for Members of Council, City Leadership Team, EDAC etc.
- Negotiate arrangements with various internal stakeholders to efficiently manage economic development projects and achieve a fair and equitable outcome in addressing the needs of our business community.
Education
- Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Planning, or similar programs
- Professional Economic Development certification is considered an asset
Experience and Knowledge
- Minimum four years’ experience in a senior level Economic Development role within a municipal environment
- Implementation of an Economic Development Action Plan
- Facilitating economic growth through interaction with the business and development community
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
Your compensation
- Annual salary range of $94,039 to $114,678 (Non-Union Salary Grid, Grade 5)
- Comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, travel benefits; long term disability; accidental death and dismemberment and life insurance.
- Enrolment in Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).
Location of position
This position is located at Cambridge, City Hall, 50 Dickson Street, Cambridge, Ontario.
This organization supports a Hybrid Program.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week).
Advertisement expiration date
Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close on May 7, 2025.
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The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.
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