Economic Development Champion, BRED

Why You?

Help shape the next chapter of economic growth in Innisfil.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Economic Development Champion, BRED (1-Year Contract) to help drive the Innisfil Heights Business Retention, Expansion and Diversification (BRED) Initiative. In this exciting role, you will connect with businesses, coordinate projects, identify opportunities, and help position Innisfil Heights for its next stage of growth. It is an opportunity to do meaningful, hands-on economic development work while building relationships and helping strengthen and diversify Innisfil’s local economy.

If you are a collaborative self-starter who enjoys connecting people, ideas, and opportunities, we want to hear from you. Join us in advancing our Community Strategic Plan: Innovative Innisfil 2030 and putting our values into action: “Community First. Future Next. Balance Always.”

In this role you will bring sector stakeholders together, identify trends and opportunities, and will also be responsible for:

• Developing and supporting “Business Retention, Expansion and Diversification”, including coordinating industry tours, facilitating attendance at targeted sector events, and other supporting initiatives.
• Coordinating economic studies (i.e. Business Retention and Expansion Survey); activities include facilitating the collection and analysis of data, the preparation of agendas, presentation of reports and proposals, making presentations and facilitation of discussions, and following up on outstanding business.
• Developing program materials and supporting the Town’s new “Community Improvement Plan”.
• Building and maintaining strong connections and working relationships with community group partners and stakeholders to realize effective developments that contribute to the growth and development of the community.
• Acting as a resource and advocate for business and community groups to help organize, promote, secure funding and provide assistance that will advance the objectives of the community strategic plan.
• Providing strategic planning and/ or policy development recommendations to the Economic Development Manager based on trend analysis.

Job Requirements

The preferred candidate holds:

• A University Degree in Business Administration, Planning, Economics, Environmental Studies, Economic Development or equivalent / related discipline.
• Professional Designation in Economic Development (Ec. D). and membership with the Economic Developers Association of Canada is an asset.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years related experience in a related position including working in a fast-paced environment. Municipal experience is an asset.
• Class G driver’s license in good standing and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
• Available to attend evening and/or weekend meetings or other events and accommodate deadlines; and to respond to emergencies as required.

Closing date is October 14, 2026.

To apply to this upcoming new and vacant contract position, submit your application online through our applicant tracking system. In the event you require an alternate method of submitting your application, please contact the Town’s People & Talent team by calling 705-436-3710. For more information on this position, please review the attached job description under the “Additional Information” heading below.

The Town of Innisfil is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces. We are passionate about attracting and retaining individuals who represent the diversity of our community and beyond, as we work together to best serve our residents. We foster an inclusive environment where all individuals belong and are valued, respected, and uplifted.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Town of Innisfil may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select candidates.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support candidate participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact People & Talent.

Union Name Non-Union Please note that unless otherwise specified in the job ad, the job posting will close at 11:59 pm on the evening of the closing date.