Vaughan is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; Canada’s first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan!

The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued.

Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.

Position Overview

Economic Development Officers (EDO) are responsible for leading on-the-ground business development activities to help and support domestic and international firms achieve their growth potential in Vaughan. The successful candidate will work with existing companies, and their intermediaries, that are planning to expand or relocate in Vaughan.

Through business retention, expansion, and attraction activities, this EDO will help support the execution of the Council-approved Anti-Black Racism strategy, which calls on staff to advance economic prosperity for the community in Vaughan. They will also work with the City’s Inclusion and Community Outreach business unit to achieve Vaughan’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals.

Day-to-day duties include developing and implementing economic development strategies, marketing plans and programs, and representing the City’s interest in regional economic partnerships to facilitate investment and labour force retention and attraction; and interacting with business and stakeholders at a local, regional, provincial, federal and international level.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree in Geography, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Business Development, Marketing and Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Commerce or suitable equivalent.
• Post-Graduate degree, or diploma, or certificate in economic development, urban planning or geography is an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years proven, progressive and more responsible related work experience in Economic Development.
• Completed, or currently in-progress of completing an economic development designation from EDAC and/or IEDC is required. Organizational agility with an understanding of municipal government.
• Demonstrated experience creating programs and processes to achieve positive results.
• Demonstrated strong communication, collaboration, creative and critical thinking skills.
• Self-starter, with an ability to work independently together with extensive experience working as a member of interdisciplinary teams and staff to achieve successful results.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster internal and external relationships and work in partnership with City, business, labour, academic institutions, community agencies, and government.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and oral communication skills with a commitment and focus of customer service excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, with considerable experience successfully completing projects on time and on budget within precise constraints.
• Demonstrated ability in handling matters of a confidential and/or sensitive nature as it relates to senior business executives, Council, and other staff.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in the City’s core and leadership competencies and relevant functional competencies.
• A high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office (spreadsheet, word processing, PowerPoint) is required.
• A valid Ontario ‘G’ driver’s license, in good standing, with access to a reliable vehicle for corporate use.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, as required.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.