Economic Development Champion, BRED (1-Year Contract) Town of Innisfil

Economic Developers Council of Ontario; Innisfil; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Arrangements

Flexible Work Options

Compressed work weeks

Job summary

Town of Innisfil is seeking an enthusiastic Economic Development Champion, BRED (1-Year Contract) to drive the Innisfil Heights BRED initiative. You will connect with businesses, coordinate projects, identify opportunities and position Innisfil Heights for growth.

This role builds relationships with community partners, supports business retention and diversification, and provides strategic input to the Economic Development Manager based on trend analysis.

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, planning, economics, environmental studies or economic development.
• Ec.D. designation and Economic Developers Association of Canada membership are assets.
• 3–5 years of related experience in a fast-paced environment; municipal experience is an asset.
• Class G driver’s license and reliable vehicle for corporate use.
• Evening and/or weekend availability to attend meetings and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate Business Retention, Expansion and Diversification activities.
• Coordinate economic studies; gather data, prepare agendas, present reports and proposals.
• Develop program materials and support the Community Improvement Plan.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Act as a resource and advocate to organize funding and support community objectives.
• Provide strategic planning or policy development input to the Economic Development Manager.

Education

University degree in Business Administration / Planning / Economics / Environmental Studies / Economic Development or related discipline

Ec.D. designation (asset) and EDC of Canada membership (asset)

Job description

Town of Innisfil

Job Title: Economic Development Champion, BRED (1-Year Contract)

In all we do, we have the freedom to be our best self, belong, excel….

Why Innisfil?

Join a community-focused team that thrives on doing things differently to better serve its residents. Innisfil is an award-winning municipality applying two hundred years of small-town independence and collaboration towards a future of innovation and prosperity. Strategically located next to several major urban centres, Innisfil’s central location combines big city access with small-town feel, high quality of life and a strong local workforce. With several exciting projects underway such as Orbit and the development of a new Innisfil Campus of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Innisfil is connected for business and poised for significant growth. Situated on the western shore of Lake Simcoe, Innisfil’s scenic landscape featuring miles of waterfront, woodlands and farm fields are natural assets that make Innisfil the perfect place to mix business and pleasure. Just minutes from desk to dock, Innisfil has something for everyone.
We are a “family-first” organization that provides employees with flexible options to focus on what’s most important in life! Options include flexible work arrangements, compressed work weeks, and Hybrid Work Arrangements – just to name a few.

Why You?

Help shape the next chapter of economic growth in Innisfil.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Economic Development Champion, BRED (1-Year Contract) to help drive the Innisfil Heights Business Retention, Expansion and Diversification (BRED) Initiative. In this exciting role, you will connect with businesses, coordinate projects, identify opportunities, and help position Innisfil Heights for its next stage of growth. It is an opportunity to do meaningful, hands-on economic development work while building relationships and helping strengthen and diversify Innisfil’s local economy.

If you are a collaborative self-starter who enjoys connecting people, ideas, and opportunities, we want to hear from you. Join us in advancing our Community Strategic Plan: Innovative Innisfil 2030 and putting our values into action: “Community First. Future Next. Balance Always.”

In this role you will bring sector stakeholders together, identify trends and opportunities, and will also be responsible for:

• Developing and supporting “Business Retention, Expansion and Diversification”, including coordinating industry tours, facilitating attendance at targeted sector events, and other supporting initiatives.
• Coordinating economic studies (i.e. Business Retention and Expansion Survey); activities include facilitating the collection and analysis of data, the preparation of agendas, presentation of reports and proposals, making presentations and facilitation of discussions, and following up on outstanding business.
• Developing program materials and supporting the Town’s new “Community Improvement Plan”.
• Building and maintaining strong connections and working relationships with community group partners and stakeholders to realize effective developments that contribute to the growth and development of the community.
• Acting as a resource and advocate for business and community groups to help organize, promote, secure funding and provide assistance that will advance the objectives of the community strategic plan.
• Providing strategic planning and/ or policy development recommendations to the Economic Development Manager based on trend analysis.

The preferred candidate holds:

• A University Degree in Business Administration, Planning, Economics, Environmental Studies, Economic Development or equivalent / related discipline.
• Professional Designation in Economic Development (Ec. D). and membership with the Economic Developers Association of Canada is an asset.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years related experience in a related position including working in a fast-paced environment. Municipal experience is an asset.
• Class G driver’s license in good standing and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
• Available to attend evening and/or weekend meetings or other events and accommodate deadlines; and to respond to emergencies as required.

Closing date is October 14, 2026.

The wage range for this upcoming new and vacant contract position is $46.31 – $59.10 per hour (Based on a 35-hour week) and the successful candidate will be compensated within this range.

The Town of Innisfil is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces. We are passionate about attracting and retaining individuals who represent the diversity of our community and beyond, as we work together to best serve our residents. We foster an inclusive environment where all individuals belong and are valued, respected, and uplifted.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The Town of Innisfil may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select candidates.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support candidate participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact People & Talent.