Economic Development Specialist

City of Dayton Department of Water; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dayton is seeking an Economic Development Specialist in the Planning, Neighborhoods and Development department. You will foster relationships with business owners and coordinate with government and private-sector partners on economic and community initiatives.

Responsibilities include due diligence, site-readiness activities, and review of development agreements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of professional experience in Economic Development, Community Development, Real Estate, Data Analysis, Nonprofit Management, Grants, or Program Administration.
• High School diploma with 5 years of related professional experience.
• Degree must be from an accredited college/university as recognized by the appropriate education authorities.

Responsibilities

• Foster productive relationships between business owners and the City.
• Coordinate with government and private-sector partners on development initiatives.
• Plan, implement, and manage economic development programs and redevelopment projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Accounting, Finance, or related field

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Economic Development Specialist

Recruitment #26-1141-001

Date Opened 10/5/2026 09:00:00 AM Close Date 11/1/2026 11:59:00 PM

Salary $64,979.20 - $87,339.20 per year

Department Planning, Neighborhoods and Development

Job Type Noncompetitive

Responsibilities

The Economic Development Specialist fosters constructive working relationships between business owners and the City and coordinates with governmental and private-sector partners on economic and community development initiatives. Supports senior staff with real estate-related functions, including due diligence, site-readiness activities, and review of development agreements to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. Incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing economic development programs and capital or neighborhood redevelopment projects that advance the City's built environment and overall quality of life.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communication, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field AND 1 year of professional experience in Economic Development, Community Development, Real Estate, Data Analysis, Nonprofit Management, Grants, or Program Administration.
• Graduation from High School (or G.E.D.) AND 5 years of professional experience in Economic Development, Community Development, Real Estate, Data Analysis, Nonprofit Management, Grants, or Program Administration.
• Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

License Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Background Check

A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.

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