Economic Development Officer (Permanent Full-Time)

City of North Bay; North Bay; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in North Bay is seeking a permanent full-time Economic Development Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for community development and attracting new investments while managing projects and client relationships. A minimum of five years' experience and relevant education are required. This position offers a competitive salary range of $76,285 to $95,346 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Dental Benefits

OMERS retirement plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in economic development.
• Experience working independently in demanding situations.
• Understanding of office and online systems.

Responsibilities

• Focus on community development and new investment attractions.
• Attract investments and facilitate strategic partnerships.
• Lead internal initiatives and provide client service.

Skills

Business networking

Customer service

Communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant post-secondary education

Job description

Posted On

November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Ends On

December 07, 2025 at 11:59 PM

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Permanent Full-Time)

POSTING ID: 25E-61

North Bay is a diverse community that offers a perfect blend of opportunity and easy living. Servicing a regional catchment area of 112,000 people, this progressive city of 51,553 residents is nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake and is conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centers such as Toronto and Ottawa.

The City of North Bay is seeking a creative and innovative team player to focus on community development, new investment attractions and the expansion and diversification of the existing business base.

The successful candidate will leverage their strong business networks to attract investments and facilitate strategic partnership with industry to support economic growth. As a proven collaborator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, the individual will have a strong project management background and will lead internal initiatives while providing end-to-end client service to businesses and stakeholders.

With relevant post‑secondary education and a minimum of five (5) years of experience, or an acceptable combination of formal education and related experience, the candidate will be accustomed to working in the field of economic development and ideally has obtained, or is presently working towards, their professional designation in Economic Development. Bilingualism is considered an asset.

We’re looking for a self‑motivated team player with exceptional customer service, communication and interpersonal skills who is proficient with office and online systems. The ability to work independently in demanding situations, meet deadlines and balance competing priorities is a must as well as being available to travel and work outside of traditional business hours. The candidate should be legally entitled to work in Canada.

For more information about our Economic Development, please visit our Invest in North Bay Website and the City of North Bay Website to learn about the community.

The 2025 annual salary range for this non‑union position is $76,285 to $95,346. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including an Employee Assistance Program, Health and Dental Benefits and Life, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance. The City of North Bay is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer. Explore the OMERS Plan and learn more about the benefits of membership https://www.omers.com/

How to Apply

Qualified individuals interested in being considered for this position are requested to submit a resume and covering letter in one pdf document, that clearly demonstrates how they meet the requirements and qualifications of the position. Applications are being accepted until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, December 7, 2025, via email to: [e-mail]. Please reference the Job Posting ID (25E-61) in the subject line of your email.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City of North Bay’s Accessibility Policy. We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer