Economic Development jobs in Canada

Kingston, 61 Hyperion Court, Kingston, Ontario, Canada •

61 Birch Street East, 261 Third Avenue, Unit 1, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada •

Owen Sound, 1198 – 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada •

Windsor, Unit 145 – 600 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor, Ontario, Canada •

Blind River, 10C Hanes Ave, Blind River, Ontario, Canada •

London, Unit 19 - 1100 Dearness Drive, London, Ontario, Canada •

Napanee, Unit 4A – 113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee, Ontario, Canada •

Ottawa (Outreach Office), Suite 400 – 214 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada •

Peterborough, Suite 102 – 1054 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada •

Posted Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Position Details:New position

MNO’s culture is at our core

The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. When defining what MNO culture is, it’s difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.

• Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan
  
• Generous vacation allotment starting at 15 day's for regular employees and 20 day's for management
• Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
• 16 paid public and employer holidays
• 15 paid health & wellness days
• Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
  
• Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
• An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province
• Other perks
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Health care spending account
• Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
• Dell member purchase program

About the Role:

The Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a full time Economic Development Coordinator (EDC). Reporting to the Director for Metis Economic Development Initiatives, the EDC is responsible for providing value-added business development support services to Métis owned businesses who are interested in starting or expanding a business. In addition, the EDO assists with projects that will build potential for regional economic development, business opportunity and administrative support to the Economic Development Working Group (EDWG).

What you will be doing:

• Support the economic well-being of Métis businesses and communities.
• Promote the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Business Registry to internal and external audiences, including existing Métis-owned businesses.
• Liaise with Métis-owned businesses and support their successful registration and upkeep within the MNO Business Registry.
• Support internal and external stakeholders in identifying Métis-owned businesses within the MNO Business Registry that meet their short and long-term procurement needs.
• Support the creation of data and reporting products for MNO Leadership, using information within the MNO Business Registry.
• Identify and secure funding, resources, and procurement opportunities of relevance to Métis-owned businesses.
• Support the creation of an innovation hub that facilitates information exchange, networking, and Métis business-to-business partnerships to strengthen Métis supply chains.
• Develop training opportunities for Métis entrepreneurs and business owners in topics such as procurement, marketing, financial literacy, business planning and other related topics.
• Promote networking among Métis-owned businesses for the purposes of encouraging Métis business-to-business partnerships and the development of Métis supply chains.
• Develop relationships with key external partners that can contribute to Métis economic and small business development.
• Attend internal and external events to promote Métis-owned businesses, economic development and procurement opportunities.
• Promotes the values of the organization within the workplace and in the community by demonstrating positive and professional relationships with others (employees, citizens, council, volunteers, advocates, etc.)
• Reports all unsafe conditions, hazards or practices, accidents and incidents in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adheres to all Health and Safety requirements within the MNO’s policies and procedures and provincial legislation.
• Performs other job/branch-related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience working within an economic development environment, preferably within the public sector and/or certification as a Professional Economic Developer (EcD).
• College Diploma (1 or 2 year): Economic development/international development, community planning.
• Knowledge of local, regional and rural Ontario economy.
• Knowledge of Community Economic Development theory and of economic development and planning principles within a local government context.
• Ability to manage numerous projects and deadlines simultaneously and to balance changing workloads and priorities.
• Excellent relationship building skills, able to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff, elected members, businesses and communities.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Community engagement experience
• Ability to develop and present materials and concepts to diverse group
• Ability to be self-directed, results orientated and deliver professional products.
• Strong research, analysis, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work in both a remote and in-office work environment
• High degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment and software.
• Strong computer skills, including ability to proficiently use relevant hardware, software (including MS Office) - Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. The Métis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.

Please email human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.

Special Services Organization

The Métis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.

The Métis Nation of Ontario uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help in the screening and assessing of applicants within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Kingston, 61 Hyperion Court, Kingston, Ontario, Canada,

61 Birch Street East, 261 Third Avenue, Unit 1, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada,

Gravenhurst, Unit A – 385 Bethune Drive North, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada,

Windsor, Unit 145 – 600 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor, Ontario, Canada,

Blind River, 10C Hanes Ave, Blind River, Ontario, Canada,

Napanee, Unit 4A – 113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee, Ontario, Canada,

Ottawa (Outreach Office), Suite 400 – 214 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada,

Peterborough, Suite 102 – 1054 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada,