Officer, Economic Development - ByWard Market 200

Requisition ID: 23489  Department: Strategic Initiatives Service: Economic Development Employment Type: 2 Full-time Temporary -  Up to 1 yearWork Hours: 35.00 /hours per weekAffiliation: CIPP/CIPP Salary Information: $93,764.58 - $114,097.62  annually (2025 rates of pay)Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West  Job Category: Administrative and Support Services Application Close: 09/09/2026JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Ottawa 200 Program Manager, the Economic Development Officer (EDO) is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of the ByWard Market 200 commemoration and related initiatives. The EDO serves as the City's lead for the ByWard Market 200 project, working collaboratively with internal City departments, the ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA), Ottawa Tourism, event producers, businesses, community organizations, cultural groups, and other stakeholders to deliver a successful and impactful celebration. The EDO provides strategic leadership and project management support for commemorative programming, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, communications coordination, and event planning and execution. The position is responsible for fostering collaboration among partners, supporting advisory and working group engagement, and ensuring activities align with broader economic development, tourism, cultural, and community objectives. The EDO plays a key role in advancing the vision for the ByWard Market 200 commemoration, developing partnerships and initiatives that celebrate the district's rich history, support economic vitality, and create meaningful experiences for residents and visitors.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of 4 year university degree, with a focus on courses relating to commerce, economics, public relations or related fields Minimum of 5 years of related and progressively responsible professional work experience in areas such as public sector economic development, private sector business development, marketing, public relations, or project management. Experience in governmental affairs Entrepreneurial experience Broad experience with private, public, non-profit and academic sector employment CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Certified Economic Developer (Ec.D.) with Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) is desirableProject Management Professional (PMP) certification is an assetKNOWLEDGE Structure and processes of government, including inter-governmental stakeholders Strong knowledge of the local economy, and of the local business and economic development environment A broad understanding of the various industry sectors and areas of economic development focus in the Ottawa region A broad understanding of the drivers of the knowledge based economy Practical knowledge of working in multiple sectors and in partnerships Exposure to international business trends and practices Project management principles and practices Applicable computer technology and tools General knowledge of the City’s growth plan and City building objectives and how economic developments fits into City building Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers. Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of Municipal planning and development approvals processes Knowledge of applicable legislation, policies and practices, such as Municipal Act, Business Improvement Area legislation COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Able to represent and promote the City of Ottawa in economic and business development initiatives Able to work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with all staff Able to manage a high volume of public contact, to lead multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder initiatives, and to organize and facilitate focus group consultation processes Able to advance the City’s Economic Development Strategy and related, approved City plans Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically Possess organizational skills and flexibility to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and deadlines Possess a client service focus tempered by the recognition of the need for compliance to corporate standards, formats and systems Able to develop and maintain excellent relations with representatives from other departments, partner organizations and outside agencies Able to influence and work collaboratively with others representing a wide range of interests and bring conflicting points of view to consensus Able to plan, lead, coordinate, implement and manage projects to completion and to lead/support/mentor project teams Monitor and synthesize information from a variety of sources to establish future directions, research and data collection needs Possess persuasive and assertive interpersonal and oral/written communication skills Possess strong documentation, report writing and presentation skills Research skills Business-oriented Possess a focus on quality of services, innovation and on-going process improvement Possess a positive, inclusive approach to project development and implementation WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [email protected]. .

The Economic Development Officer leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of the ByWard Market 200 commemoration project. They foster collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to ensure initiatives align with broader economic, tourism, and cultural objectives.

Candidates must possess a four-year university degree in commerce, economics, public relations, or a related field. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in economic development, business development, or project management is required.

• Project managementPreferred

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• Project management
• Economic development
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strategic planning
• Public relations
• Event planning
• Partnership development
• Communications coordination
• Business development
• Governmental affairs
• Report writing
• Presentation skills
• Research
• Interpersonal communication
• Consensus building
• Data collection
• Report Writing
• Employment Equity
• Influencing Skills
• Support Services
• Influencing Without Authority
• Organizational Skills
• Certified Information Privacy Professional
• Planning
• Assertiveness
• Business Development
• Service Innovation
• Management
• Certified Economic Developer
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Public Relations
• Computer Science
• Event Planning
• Data Collection
• Economics
• Economic Development
• English Language
• Focus Group
• Marketing
• International Business
• Project Management
• Persuasive Communication
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Presentations
• Program Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Leadership
• Writing
• Process Improvement

• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Marketing
• Consulting
• Economic Development Officer
• Economic and Workforce Development Program Director (Public Sector)
• Senior Government Officials
• Chief Executives

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week