Temporary Full-time – 3 year contract – non-union
Location: County Administration
Internal Competition: NU-25-017
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Starting Wage: $44.64 per hour
Start Date: 2026 – TBC
Posting Date: November 27, 2025
Closing Date: December 14, 2025
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Manager of Economic Development, the Community Development Officer supports the implementation of the Frontenac County Economic Development Charter and contributes to regional economic, business, and tourism development initiatives. The position identifies and facilitates opportunities for business growth, supports key community development projects, and strengthens collaboration among the County, Townships, regional partners, and local organizations. The role contributes to data-informed decision-making, supports the Frontenac County Destination Development priorities, and promotes the Frontenac region in alignment with County strategic goals. As an innovative and strategic thinker, the Community Development Officer has well-developed interpersonal, communication, and project management skills along with a strong focus on customer service, relationship building and client interactions. The Community Development Officer will carry out departmental duties in alignment to the organizations mission, vision, and values and work to further its priorities.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of a post-secondary program in either Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field; Degree preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in economic or business development, communications, marketing, tourism, public relations, or related field; preferably in a municipal environment
- Experience working collaboratively on economic development initiatives to support and improve business opportunities and knowledge of planning processes an asset
- Solid network of contacts within the municipality, an asset
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of all legislation and regulations pertinent to the role as well as an understanding of policies and legislation affecting the department
- Knowledge of community and economic development tools, including Community Improvement Plans, business attraction strategies, and small-business support mechanisms.
- Understanding of Ontarios tourism ecosystem, including the role of Regional Tourism Organizations, tourism operators, and the visitor economy.
- Working knowledge of digital and social media marketing practices, analytics, and audience engagement principles.
- Familiarity with rural economic challenges, including housing constraints, labour market issues, and business succession trends.
- Intermediate computer proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Proficiency with content management systems, newsletter distribution tools, CRM databases, and online engagement platforms.
- Ability to manage social media scheduling and analytics tools to support tourism and business development campaigns.
- Ability to capture, edit and publish photo or video assets.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain highly confidential and sensitive information, particularly related to community businesses and future direction and strategy, while exhibiting discretion and good judgement
- Demonstrated partnership-building and network development skills, including the ability to motivate, negotiate, and influence stakeholders into a course of action
- Capacity to maximize and drive business results
- Ability to work effectively with a broad range of people and professionals, including entrepreneurs, developers, real estate agents, and landlords
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely with ease and confidence in a professional, consistent and positive manner
- Solid communication skills, both written and verbal and ability to communicate information to a diverse audience base
- Ability to champion new ideas and initiatives within the scope of the position
- Ability to balance long-term strategic issues and goals with short-term priorities
- Ability to prepare accurate and detailed records and reports
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to perform high level analysis
- Demonstrated ability to be a team player who is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, clients, residents and the public
- Demonstrated trouble shooting skills and ability to problem solve issues that may arise in carrying out the duties of this position; ability to navigate through roadblocks, using an innovative and creative approach to problem solving
- Demonstrated professional work ethic and behaviours in interaction with internal and external contacts
- Demonstrated respect for individual differences and competencies and supports equity, diversity and inclusion in organizational functions, priorities, and employee culture
- Demonstrated ability to build resiliency and be aware of own strengths and limitations
- Proven willingness to learn and acquire new information and skills
- Demonstrated commitment to client-centered service/care
- Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills with the ability to function within a fast-paced environment, responding with flexibility to changing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change within an environment with a continuous process improvement mindset
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to health and safety policies, procedures and applicable legislation
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the position
- Must hold a valid Class G drivers license
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Working Conditions:
- Varied hours of work to meet the operational demands including attendance at meetings outside of regular business hours, evenings and weekends
- Frequent driving in a vehicle; travel throughout the region
- Independent travel to meet potential clients/businesses in rural or home environments
- Periods of time sitting in meetings, viewing a computer monitor and keyboarding
The County of Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process and applicants must make their needs known in advance.
The County of Frontenac values a diverse workforce and the unique differences that each individual brings to the workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants.
Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of selecting candidates for the interview process and ultimate selection.
Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information pursuant to MFIPPA may be directed to the Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk.
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