- Guelph, Ontario, Canada
- Hybrid
- Full-time · Senior
- CA$97K–CA$121K per year
- 5+ years
The Senior Economic Development Officer will be responsible for developing and leading economic development programs that enhance Guelph's position as a competitive and prosperous location for private and public investment that will positively contribute to the City's employment and non-residential tax base.
Compensation
Salary Range: $97,148.69- $121,435.86 per year
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement investment attraction strategies and action plans.
- Prepare comprehensive site selection proposals for new investment and respond to inquiries from companies, developers, site selectors and industrial, commercial and institutional brokers.
- Build and sustain credible, long-term relationships with clients, industry associations, realtors, cluster and sector groups, public sector organizations, service providers and other stakeholders to enhance lead generation and client servicing.
- Lead investment attraction activities for targeted growth sectors by identifying prospective investors, promoting Guelph's business advantages, conducting strategic outreach, and supporting site selection and investment decision-making.
- Lead economic development and trade events, delegations, incoming and outgoing missions, industry conferences, etc.
Requirements
- Degree in Business/Commerce
- Degree in Economic Development
- Degree in Urban Planning
- Degree in Real Estate Development