Position Title: Economic Development Coordinator

Location: Sarnia, ON

Duration: Permanent, Full-time

Posting Closes/Deadline: October 24, 2025

Tentative Interview Dates: October 29th-30th, 2025

Purpose of the Position:

The Economic Development Coordinator is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and improving the Economic Development program while ensuring the delivery of a high-quality program in alignment with relevant regulations and the policies and procedures established by the First Nation Council. The Economic Development Coordinator provides leadership and direction to all Economic Development program staff. The coordinator is focused on improving the First Nation’s overall capacity for sustainable economic growth and diversification in collaboration with the Aamjiwnaang community and potential partners.

Responsibilities:

Economic Development Program Development, Planning, and Implementation:

• Plan for and implement high-quality programs and services in alignment with the economic development program goals, plans, and funding/grant requirements
• Monitor implementation of program plans and overall program performance
• Oversee and manage multiple projects in alignment with project plans and all relevant requirements
• Remain informed of Provincial and Federal economic development services, initiative, and funding/grant opportunities and communicate this information to the department manager
• Keep abreast of new and innovative programming opportunities and initiatives and make recommendations for improvement while ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant economic development regulations and funding/grant requirements
• Support the development of new programs and proposals to meet identified community needs
• In partnership with the Manager of Development, liaise with professional consultants, industry partners, relevant agencies, boards, advisory committees, and local and provincial government as appropriate.
• In partnership with the Manager of Development and appropriate staff and committee members, prepare 2-year strategic plan for Economic Development
• Promote a positive image of Economic Development programs to the public, encouraging community consultation and participation

People Management:

• Provide leadership and direction to economic development program staff
• SUpervise and support direct reports to ensure and foster wellbeing in a cooperative working environment in accordance with policies, procedures, and systems in place
• Ensure staff conduct themselves in a professional manner in dealing with Aamjiwnaang Band members, staff, and the public
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and instruct team members on program and services.
• Provide guidance, coaching, support, and training and development opportunities while engaging direct reports in goal setting and performance evaluation
• Communicate and enforce performance expectations and goals while motivating staff
• Conduct performance reviews

Finance & Administration:

• Ensure effective utilization of program funding, grants, and resources
• Monitor and report on the program budgets and funding/grant obligations as required, including:
  • Maajiigin Gumig Greenhouse (business plan & implementation)
  • Gwetaandaawe Market
  • Business 2-step Assessment Process – implementation and assessment of economic opportunities
  • AFN Joint Venture(s) – Support and Management
  • Hydro One Transmission Line Projects – Due Diligence Funding, Project Team member, & work with awarded EPC contractors for employment, business, procurement, and joint venture opportunities
  • Business Licensing Program – Implementation
  • AFN Procurement Strategy – Implementation to build capacity in pursuit of long-term sustainable growth of jobs and AFN business opportunities
  • AFN Entrepreneur Development
• Adhere to Indigenous Service Canada reporting requirements
• Directs staff in preparation of and attend bi-monthly Economic Development Committee meetings, and facilitate quarterly Business Seminars with Chief and Band Council
• Identify new opportunities for revenue and cost saving strategies while ensuring appropriate program standards continue to be met
• Attend appropriate workshops, seminars and training sessions as required to remain current on topics of concern to your role and scope of responsibility
• Attend City, management, Committee, Advisory, Council, and community meetings as required