Senior Economic Development & Investment Lead (Hybrid)

City of Guelph; Guelph; Ibrido; CAD 97.000 - 121.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Vacation days

Personal days

OMERS pension

Health and dental benefits / Health Fպ

Health Care Spending Account

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Parental leave top up

Tuition assistance

Employee recognition programs

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Guelph is seeking a Senior Economic Development Officer to lead programs that attract investment and promote growth. You will drive site selection, build strong relationships with investors, developers, and government partners, and coordinate events and missions to advance Guelph’s economic goals.

You will manage complex projects, analyze market trends, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support the city’s employment and non-residential tax base.

Competenze

• Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in economic development or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible economic development experience.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating economic development programs.
• Experience working with businesses, investors, developers, site selectors, and government partners.
• Strong ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Project management experience for complex initiatives with timelines and budgets.
• Knowledge of market trends, site selection, and investor needs.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel locally and internationally.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement investment attraction strategies and action plans.
• Prepare site selection proposals and respond to inquiries from investors and brokers.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, industry groups, and public sector partners.
• Lead investment attraction for growth sectors and support site selection decisions.
• Organize and lead economic development events, missions, and conferences.
• Maintain records of activities and outcomes in the CRM system for reporting.
• Maintain records of employment lands and commercial properties for timely responses.
• Represent the City on committees and in economic development organizations.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Public speaking

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Project management

Business development

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Leadership

Formazione

Degree in Business/Commerce, Economic Development, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Dynamics

AMANDA

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Guelph is seeking a Senior Economic Development Officer to lead programs that attract investment and promote growth. You will drive site selection, build strong relationships with investors, developers, and government partners, and coordinate events and missions to advance Guelph’s economic goals.

You will manage complex projects, analyze market trends, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support the city’s employment and non-residential tax base.