Economic Development Officer

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local municipality is seeking an experienced Economic Development Officer for a 32-month term in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. This role focuses on fostering local economic growth by working with businesses, attracting investments, and promoting sustainable tourism. Ideal candidates will have experience in economic or community development, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. The position offers 37.5 hours per week at a rate of $46.98 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ideally has experience in sports or ecotourism.
• Able to keep projects on time and on budget.
• Comfortable working with various community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support local economic growth by working with businesses.
• Develop business cases and strategies for tourism.
• Organize key community events to draw visitors.

Skills

Experience in economic development

Project management skills

Partnership building

Creative marketing skills

Knowledge of economic growth strategies

Understanding of sustainable tourism

Education

Education or training in economic development, tourism, or business

Job description

The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is seeking an experienced and results-driven Economic Development Officer for a 32-month term. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in economic, business, or community development who is ready to help shape the growth and prosperity of the community.

In this position, you’ll support local economic growth by working with businesses and investors, developing business cases and strategies, promoting sustainable tourism opportunities, and fostering partnerships with local, Indigenous, and community stakeholders. You’ll help attract investment, support business expansion, organize key community events, and provide training and resources to ensure local businesses thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Help carry out the Municipality’s sports and ecotourism plan.
• Develop business cases to improve sports facilities to attract sports tourism.
• Promote the community’s sports and outdoor tourism through marketing and events.
• Work with local businesses to create visitor packages and support sustainable tourism.
• Organize and host major sports and outdoor events that draw visitors to the area.
• Support local business growth through investment attraction and planning.
• Partner with local and Indigenous groups to highlight culture and heritage.
• Offer training to help local businesses grow and prepare for more tourism.

What You Bring

• Experience in economic development, tourism, or community development, ideally with a focus on sports or ecotourism.
• Strong project management skills – able to keep things moving on time and on budget.
• Great at building partnerships – comfortable working with local businesses, sports groups, Indigenous communities, and tourism operators.
• Creative marketing skills – digital channels and tourism campaigns.
• Knowledge of rural or small-town economic growth strategies.
• Understanding of sustainable tourism and the ability to promote eco-friendly and culturally respectful experiences.
• Education or training in economic development, tourism, or business.

37.5 hours per week at $46.98 per hour.
32-month term

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Submit your resume, cover letter, and supporting documentation of education or certifications [e-mail]

This position is open until filled. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used for the purpose of job selection. Any queries relating to the collection of personal information should be directed to the Office of the Clerk. For additional information, visit our website atwww.siouxlookout.ca.

The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other factors, as we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Accommodations are available upon request at all stages of the hiring process.