Manager of Economic Development

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Manager of Economic Development to lead a team of passionate individuals and make a lasting impact on our organization, community, and economy. In this current vacancy, you will drive the economic development planning for the Town in realization of our Community Strategic Plan:
Innovative Innisfil 2030, being true to the values of Community First, Future Next, Balance Always, and ensuring alignment with the Town’s strategic vision.

• Own and drive business attraction, expansion and retention programs.
• Implement entrepreneurial support programming and strategic marketing efforts promoting the Town as a business location and tourism destination.
• Develop highly effective working relationships with multiple affiliates.
• Execute a community economic development plan that integrates programs for business attraction, expansion and investment, entrepreneurial innovation, tourism and commercial support, and initiatives that exemplify Innisfil’s best-in-class economic development department.
• Implement strategic studies and plans to inform and drive economic development advancements for the Town.
• Create partnerships with businesses, senior levels of government, developers, financial institutions, and other investors to promote economic prosperity and formulate long-term strategy and objectives.
• Collaborate with key industry leaders, stakeholders, and members of Council to formulate long-term economic strategies.
• Develop and monitor operating and capital budgets for Economic Development, ensuring effective management of program expenditure and revenues.

• University degree in Economic Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, or a related field combined with progressive relevant experience in economic development preferably at a municipal or provincial level.
• Seven to ten years of significant demonstrated economic development and supervisory experience at a senior level.
• Valid Class G driver’s licence in good standing and a reliable vehicle for corporate business.
• Availability to attend evening and/or weekend meetings or other events as required.
• Skilled designation in economic development through the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) is preferred.
• Membership with the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) or equivalent.

Closing date is June 4, 2026.