Port Hope is a uniquely attractive place to work, highlighted by the future development of the world's largest nuclear plant, which promises cutting‐edge infrastructure and economic stability. This diversification into nuclear energy complements the area's strong economic base in agriculture and manufacturing, securing a stable job market. Employees will engage with advanced technology and industry experts, enhancing professional development.

The community's warmth promotes work‐life balance, supported by cultural festivals and heritage sites. Proximity to Toronto/GTA provides urban access, while the area's natural beauty invites outdoor recreation. High‐quality education and healthcare, low crime rates, and a commitment to environmental sustainability make Port Hope an exceptional place to live and work, fostering both professional and personal growth.

The Economic Development Coordinator ("EcDev Coordinator") is responsible for coordinating consultation/engagement activities and communications to enhance the Municipality of Port Hope's 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.

Benefits and Perks

• 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

$58,603 - $68,557 per annum (compensation is currently under review)

Qualifications

• 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
• Municipal experience or experience working with businesses regarding business growth, retention, skills training, knowledge and awareness of grants and funding considered an asset

• 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

• Experience and understanding of content creation, website and social media management, and the production of marketing materials, considered an asset
• Excellent verbal communication skills including courtesy, tact, discretion, explanation, interpretation, negotiation, judgment, persuasion, and presen