Investment Attraction Officer

Investment Attraction Officer

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.

Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at www.belleville.ca.

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to join our CAO’s Office - Economic Development Division as an Investment Attraction Officer.

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Number of Positions: One (1)

Department: CAO’s Office - Economic Development Division

File Number: SV25-46

Location: 183 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

Hours: 35 hours per week

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary: Grade 8 ($91,785.57 - $109,269.70)

Closing Date: Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Investment Attraction Officer is accountable for developing, implementing and maintaining all investment attraction programs at the City of Belleville. Under the leadership of the Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for investment attraction program development and maintenance, marketing and communication strategies, community outreach and relationship management. This position is the first point of contact for new investment, providing a one-stop shop and helpful navigation for those looking to invest in the City of Belleville.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage with investors by responding to inquiries and highlighting the city’s economic benefits including workforce availability, location, programs and development incentives.
• Support investment attraction activities within districts/business areas i.e. The Downtown District, commercial plazas, waterfront development, industrial parks, etc.
• Lead collaboration with internal divisions and external review agencies to enable expeditious decision-making through the identification of alternative solutions and strategies and a solutions-oriented outcome.
• Staff liaison for industrial development and site selection efforts led by the Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC) on behalf of the city and during any site selection process led by Invest Ontario/ Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT).
• Work closely with Realty and Property Services to support the acquisition of municipal employment lands – areas designated for industrial, commercial or business development - to ensure that municipal land is effectively marketed, sold and developed to support economic growth.
• Provide continued engagement and relationship management with investors, ensuring their needs are being met during the development process.
• Assess market demand and identify target industries that align with municipal economic development goals.
• Collaborate to ensure employment lands align with the municipality’s economic growth goals.
• Track employment land absorption, business growth and investment success to inform future land acquisition and zoning policies.
• Participate in multiple committees including but not limited to EDC, QEDC and QMA.
• Develop a marketing and communications strategy that includes promotional materials and site tours that engage in outreach to attract businesses, developers and site selectors.
• Develop and implement the Investment Attraction Operational Plan and support internal and external planning that impacts the sector.
• Establish and maintain a professional network that supports operational objectives.
• Maintain investment leads, inquiries, opportunities and client files in database or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
• Conduct evaluations of programs, surveys of client satisfaction and report KPI outcomes.
• Manage annual operating budget related to investment attraction activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: the above duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• University Degree within a relevant area of study (e.g. economic development, business management, planning)
• Knowledge of business management approaches and techniques.
• Knowledge of financial management and working with financial data.
• Demonstrated communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated sales and marketing skills.
• Adult education, training and facilitation skills.
• Experience with professional business report writing.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience leading or guiding staff.
• Ec.D. designation accredited through the Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC).

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) years’ experience within functional area.
• Valid “G” Driver’s License with safe driving record, to be held and maintained.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a municipal environment.
• Prior experience in a sales environment.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive market salary.
• Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits.
• OMERS Pension Plan.
• Live, work, and play in the beautiful city of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer.

HOW TO APPLY:

We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.

Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).