Economic Development Coordinator - Closing June 8, 2026

Municipality of Port Hope • Port Hope, ON

2d • CA$58,603 - CA$68,557 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Economic Development Coordinator (“EcDev Coordinator”) is responsible for coordinating consultation / engagement activities and communications to enhance the Municipality of Port Hope’s (“Municipality”) tourism, business expansion and retention, business investment, workforce, and other strategic economic development priorities. The EcDev Coordinator is the operational backbone for Port Hope’s Economic Development function. The role oversees the CRM, coordinates meetings and logistics, supports investment and partner files with timely materials and follow-up, ensures records and reporting inputs are complete and reliable and provides support to the broader Development Services team where needed. In a small team, this role is essential to execution discipline, service standards, and performance measurement.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Community or Economic Development, Business, Public Administration, Marketing or related field.
• Two (2) to Three (3) years work related experience.
• Excellent verbal communication skills including courtesy, tact, discretion, explanation, interpretation, negotiation, judgment, persuasion, and presentation skills.
• Excellent written communication skills including flexible writing style to meet the varied requirements of the work and medium being used; ability to write clear, concise messages and edit content, structure and spelling with high degree of quality and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM tools, and social media management platforms (Meta Business Suite, Scheduling software, Canva, etc.).
• Organization and time management skills, including ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• High degree of professionalism, political astuteness and interpersonal skills.
• Valid and satisfactory 'G' driver's license and access to own vehicle.
• Valid and satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check.

Nice To Haves

• Municipal experience or experience working with businesses regarding business growth, retention, skills training, knowledge and awareness of grants and funding considered an asset.
• Experience and understanding of content creation, website and social media management, and the production of marketing materials, considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for investment/site visits and stakeholder engagements (scheduling, itineraries, materials, follow-up tracking).
• Support event/workshop administration, including registration, participant communications, feedback collection, post-event summaries, and vendor/administrative tasks such as purchase orders, invoices, budget tracking, and procurement-compliant documentation.
• Serve as CRM administrator and data steward, maintain SharePoint records management, oversee standards, contact and pipeline management, user support, reporting extracts. Manage calendars, agendas, minutes, and action logs for Economic Development partner tables, internal working groups, and project meetings.
• Respond and triage inquiries from prospective investors, local businesses and organizations, provincial and federal government, municipal staff and Council, regarding business investment attraction, expansion and retention.
• Support the creation of high-level marketing materials including publications, advertisements, media releases, displays, PowerPoint and related audio-visual presentations, speeches, web content, briefing notes, background documents, articles and other materials. Ensure that communication materials are developed in accordance with the branding guidelines and protocols of the Municipality.
• Oversee the department’s online presence and visibility by maintaining website content and social media management, with the Communications division, to optimize communication opportunities and to promote economic development and community brand messaging.
• Adhere to high standards of ethical behaviour and demonstrate their understanding that their personal actions impact the public’s perception of the Municipality.
• Project lead on assigned economic development file, based on strategic priorities and perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Economic Development or designate.

Benefits

• Employer paid Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance after three months of employment
• OMERS Pension Plan from the date of hire
• Professional Development and Skill Based Training Opportunities
• Alternate Work Arrangements
• Wellness, Social and Staff Ambassador Committees
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Perks and Savings Partnerships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree