Economic Development Coordinator in Huntsville

An excellent career opportunity awaits you at the Town of Huntsville. If you want to work in a community that is set in one of the most beautiful natural settings in Canada and offers a great quality of life with all the amenities, this is the job for you! Located in Ontario’s cottage country, the Town of Huntsville is the largest community in the District Municipality of Muskoka and in proximity to the west side of Algonquin Park. Within this exciting setting, the Town of Huntsville has a vibrant downtown and offers many cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Initiatives, the Economic Development Coordinator actively promotes and ensures opportunities for economic and business development. In this role, you will develop and maintain relationships with the business community by identifying community issues/needs and providing constructive and practical solutions. You will liaise with business-supporting groups including the Downtown Huntsville BIA and local Chambers of Commerce, related to business retention, attraction and expansion initiatives. You will also work with local tourism entities regarding all aspects of local and regional tourism. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other local area Economic Development representatives on regional economic development initiatives, policies and programs to advance economic development related strategies and objectives. You will participate in collecting research, provide statistical and analytical supports, identify local market trends and potential opportunities, contribute to policies, and coordinate programs with a view to bolster business and tourism in the Town of Huntsville, and the broader region. Using the Town’s Strategic Plan and other Council approved initiatives and directives as guiding principles, this role will also coordinate and manage various special projects such as healthcare attraction and retention programs and effects of tariffs on the local economy.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field. A post-graduate certificate in Economic Development is an asset.
• This role requires the chosen candidate to have a sound and extensive understanding of the social, economic and political dimensions relating to social development, as well as a sound knowledge for the roles of local, provincial and federal governments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective business planning skills, computer skills and decision-making ability are required as well as a commitment to maintain positive public relations.
• Proven skills in working with Council, Committees and external parties are also an asset.
• This role requires someone who is self-motivated with a keen sense of customer service and excellent decision-making skills, as well as able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• You will be required to work effectively with colleagues both internal and external to the organization and open to change, with a learning attitude towards work and team contributions.

This role works in a general office environment and the hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. You may be required to work additional hours outside of regular office hours Monday to Friday. The salary range for this position is $73,728 to $81,281.

The Town of Huntsville is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs.

The Corporation of the Town of Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity in the workplace.