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Senior Economic Development & Tourism Officer 32 Mill St, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Canada Job Description Posted Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:59 AM Located within the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples, the Town of The Blue Mountains is a four-season community with stunning natural features, including the Niagara Escarpment, Beaver Valley and the Georgian Bay shoreline. Internationally recognized as a four-season tourism destination, The Blue Mountains offers a high-quality lifestyle that caters to families looking to build a solid foundation, adventurers looking to go off the beaten path and relaxation seekers taking in and experiencing the very best the area has to offer. The Town is looking for people with a shared commitment to building a sustainable community, as well as shared values of integrity, inclusivity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship for the well-being of our residents. Come gain a unique experience in the 2 nd fastest growing municipality in Canada! Position summary: Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Senior Economic Development & Tourism Officer serves as a senior advisor and leads the Towns economic development and destination management portfolio. The role builds and maintains strong relationships with local businesses, community partners, the Towns Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), regional stakeholders and other orders of government to identify opportunities, enable investment, drive business growth, and strengthen the Towns yearround visitor economy. The Senior Economic Development & Tourism Officer leads research, strategic planning, program design and implementation for major Town initiatives, including Community Improvement Plan incentives, investment attraction, workforce and sector supports, Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) initiatives, and sustainable destination management. The role provides advice and presents analysis, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership, Council, and external partners. What you will need: - Post-secondary degree or diploma in economic development, business, public administration, tourism management, planning, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). - Minimumof seven (7) yearsof progressive senior-level experience in economic development and/or tourism/destination management, preferably in amunicipal or broader public-sectorenvironment. Experience inrural economic developmentand/or sector development (e.g., agriculture/agri-tourism) is an asset. - Membership withEDCO/EDACand/or anEc.D.designation (or certificate in economic development) is considered an asset. - Demonstrated experience developing and delivering strategies, multi-partner initiatives and programs with measurable outcomes. - Demonstrated experience advising senior executives or elected officials on economic development or tourism strategy - Strong knowledge of economic development and tourism/destination principles, practices and stakeholder environments. - Demonstrated ability to provideconcierge-style client serviceto businesses, investors and landowners, including managing sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion. - Proven ability to build partnerships and strategic alliances with businesses, not-for-profit and community organizations and other orders of government. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation, conflict resolution, change navigation and the ability to influence decisions. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations. - Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build cooperative relationships across all levels of the organization. - Experience presenting to Council or Boards is an asset. - Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. - D emonstrated commitment to applying aDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)lens to work activities and community engagement. What we offer: This is a new full-time opportunity at the Town. The annual sala ry range for this role is $93,077.29 - $108,881.08 (2026 Rate). The To wn offers the following to our employees: - Wellness Programs - Health & Dental Benefits * full-time & 12 month + contracts only - OMERS - Work / Life Flexibility - Professional Development & Education Opportunities The submission deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Personal information provided by the applicants is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 32 Mill St, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr