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Job Posting Number: 2025-0444

Posting Type: Internal/External

Posting Period: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. to Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Department: Economic Development

Union: Non-Union

Position Status: Temporary Full-Time

Job Code: NU0592

Grade/Class: NU10

Number of Positions: 1

Rate of Pay: $89,158.48 - $108,373.20 annually

Hours of Work per Week: 35 hours

Shift Work Required: No

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Economic Development, the position will be responsible for:

• assisting in the coordination and implementation of the Windsor Works Economic Development Strategy.

• cooperating with Invest WindsorEssex, the position will focus on business retention and expansion with efforts geared to the facilitation of job creation and economic diversification;

• assisting in existing and potential members of the business community with information related to municipal approvals, development applications and economic incentives;

• assisting in championing an environment that promotes a high level of customer service and speed in delivery to the business community that cuts through perceived bureaucracy and “red tape”;

• assisting in maintaining relationships, client information and reporting data to City Council;

• focusing on business retention and expansion while maintaining regional cooperation, and undertake these efforts with emphasis in downtown neighbourhoods;

• supporting economic development activities around the Windsor Airport lands relating in particular to Investment attraction files and other areas as assigned;

• supporting the executive director and a multi-stakeholder table to coordinate economic development investments in activities deemed worthwhile by council;

• researching and prepare reports with recommendations on assigned initiatives to Committees of Council and City Council;

• researching and prepare written comments on issues that are generally shared by local businesses including, but not limited to, Business Improvement Areas;

• researching and assist existing and potential members of the business community to access Community Improvement Plans, special studies and programs related to economic development;

• reviewing and provide recommendations on policy initiatives proposed by senior levels of government as they relate to economic development;

• providing input into and help develop business expansion, retention and attraction strategies and municipal economic incentive programs;

• acting as a representative of the economic development department and the municipality on various committees or meetings related to economic development;

• acting as a point of contact for public agencies, business improvement area boards and their membership, community/neighbourhood associations, the general public and internal service units of the Corporation with regard to the key responsibilities of the economic development portfolio;

• assisting with the coordination of public meetings;

• meeting with development proponents and advisors of other agencies;

• performing Occupational Health and Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health & Safety Program.

• Performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Planning or related field, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of two (2) years experience in economic development, marketing, business, planning or related field ;
• OR Must have a University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Planning or related field, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of four (4) years experience in economic development, marketing, business, planning or related field ;
• OR Must have a Post-Secondary College Diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Planning or related field, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of six (6) years experience in economic development, marketing, business, planning or related field ;
• Must have the ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current, valid and lawful Driver’s License will be required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• Must have knowledge of the Ontario Municipal Act and related legislation and provincial policies;
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills; ability to make oral presentations; ability to develop and use graphic aids;
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft suite of products and graphic software;
• Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Must have the ability to solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure;
• Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Acts, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with work;

Physical Demands:

Given that this job is a new position a Physical Demands analysis will be completed with the incumbent after approximately six months of occupying the position.

Note:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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