Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator

The Corporation of the Town of Lincoln; Beamsville; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipality in Ontario is hiring an Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator to support investment attraction and enhance tourism experiences. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in tourism marketing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets and projects. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between $77,481.04 and $87,156.16 annually, a hybrid work environment, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits and pension package

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing and promotion for a tourism attraction or cultural facility.
• Experience writing reports and developing promotional materials.
• Experience with rural tourism.

Responsibilities

• Support the Town in attracting investment and enhancing tourism experiences.
• Implement the Economic Development Strategy and Tourism Action Plan.
• Administer the Short-Term Accommodation Licensing program.

Skills

Marketing and promotion

Customer service

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Economic Development, Business, Marketing, Tourism, Public Administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM tools

Social media management platforms (Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Canva)

Job description

The Town of Lincoln is hiring an Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator. The Town of Lincoln, located in the beautiful Niagara Region, offers a unique environment that encompasses Lake Ontario, the Bruce Trail and Niagara Escarpment and is situated between Hamilton and St. Catharines. Steeped in a rich history and home to one of the fastest growing municipalities, Lincoln is a place to grow, a place to prosper and a place to belong.

Reporting to the Director, Economic Development, Communications, Culture & Tourism the Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator supports the Town of Lincoln’s efforts to attract investment, enhance tourism experiences, and promote sustainable economic growth. The coordinator plays a key role in implementing the Town’s Economic Development Strategy and Tourism Action Plan, administering the Town’s Short-Term Accommodation (STA) Licensing program and Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) program, coordinating the Town’s event permitting process, and managing the Niagara Benchlands brand and social media channels.

The successful candidate must possess the following:

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Economic Development, Business, Marketing, Tourism, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing and promotion for a tourism attraction or cultural facility. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience writing reports and developing promotional materials, web content, and social media marketing.
• Experience within the field of rural tourism.
• Experience in customer service and/or working with stakeholders.
• Experience with project management and managing budgets.
• Knowledge of economic development and tourism principles and practices; experience dealing with rural economic development would be ideal.
• Experience in dealing with private businesses and respective community partner organizations; demonstrated knowledge of economic development and/or tourism contacts and programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills working with private businesses and landowners to provide concierge‑style customer service solutions.
• Ability to influence and work within a team environment, ensuring team members are kept current.
• Ability to create partnerships and strategic alliances with businesses, not‑for‑profit, community organizations, and different levels of government.
• Good problem‑solving and organization skills.
• Knowledge of the municipal decision‑making process.
• Familiarity with the Ontario Municipal Act, MAT regulations, and tourism sector funding programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM tools, and social media management platforms (Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Canva, etc.).
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

The Town of Lincoln offers an attractive, competitive salary, benefits and pension package, a progressive hybrid work environment, and career advancement opportunities. The salary for this position (based on a 35‑hour work week, with some evening work as required) is $77,481.04 – $87,156.16.

Qualified candidates are requested to forward their resume by 11:59 pm on Sunday December 14th, 2025.

To apply please use one of the following options:

• Via our:online application form
• Email:[e-mail] the position in the subject line

The Town of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment and selection processes and supporting the needs of all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform us of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The information gathered is in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for candidate selection.

Please note that the Town of Lincoln does not use AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process.