Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

Closing date: September 3, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
NOR26J-170807-000062

Selection process number
2026-NOR-EA-026

Location
Kenora (Ontario), North Bay (Ontario), Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario), Sudbury (Ontario), Thunder Bay (Ontario), Timmins (Ontario)

Salary
$89,966 to $128,102

Level
CO-02

Who can
Persons residing in Northern Ontario within 40 km of any of FedNor’s offices in Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Kenora, Timmins, or North Bay.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

Duties
This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of complex economic development projects and funding agreements that support growth across Northern Ontario. The incumbent works closely with businesses, municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, and other stakeholders to provide advice on funding opportunities, assist with the development of project proposals, assess funding applications, and monitor approved projects.

The role also involves building and maintaining partnerships with various levels of government and community organizations, facilitating regional economic development initiatives, providing input into programs and policies, and ensuring that funded projects comply with program requirements, agreement terms and conditions, and legislative obligations.

Work environment
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for Northern Ontario, supporting job creation and economic growth through programs, services and project funding. By partnering with businesses and communities, it fosters a strong, diversified and competitive regional economy. A position with FedNor allows you to be part of a nimble department that has a broad mandate to work on a variety of economic development activities.

Why Choose FedNor:

- Work with a great team who supports each other.
- Be part of a small department with a big heart.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference to the region and country.
- A total advantages package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.

The selected candidate will physically work in one of our offices locations: Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, Kenora and Thunder Bay. In-office presence is currently required a minimum of 4 days per week onsite.

Intent of the process
Intent to staff one term position (approximately 1 year).





A list of fully or partially qualified candidates may be created to fill similar positions at the same level for various appointment types (e.g., term, acting, assignment, or permanent).

This process may also result in a permanent appointment, even for candidates appointed on a temporary basis.

Applicants are encouraged to ONLY if they are willing and able to work in any of our offices in Northern Ontario.

Positions to be filled
1

Significant messages
The use of artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT or other AI writing assistants, is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in your application being screened out from further consideration.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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Operational Requirements

Operational Requirements

- Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as required.
- Willingness to travel.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the positions or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

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Experiences:

- Experience in developing and providing advice on complex** matters.

**Complex is understood to mean those with some of the following characteristics: multidimensional, highly sensitive, affecting many partners or stakeholders external or /and internal , precedent-setting, having a major impact on service or program delivery.

- Experience building relationships with various constituents and partners (federal, provincial, or municipal governments, Indigenous organizations, not-for-profit organizations or private sector).

- Experience in the development or delivery of economic development programming* and/or grants and contribution programs;

- Economic development programming includes, but is not limited to community development, entrepreneurship, business development, housing and infrastructure, etc

Applied / assessed at a later date

Competencies

- Effective Written Communication;
- Effective Oral Communication;
- Demonstrating integrity and respect;
- Thinking things through;




- Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
- Organization and priority management.

Knowledge:

- Knowledge of the economic development realities, challenges and opportunities in Northern Ontario.

Abilities:

- Ability to present analysis and recommendations to management.
- Ability to due diligence practices and techniques for assessing complex business plans and funding applications.
- Ability to conduct financial analysis, including financial ratio analysis.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - English Essential, Bilingual – BBB/ BBB

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset Qualifications:

- Experience working in one or more key sectors in Northern Ontario.

Organizational Needs
In support of FedNor’s strategy to achieve our employment equity and diversity goals, preference may be given to candidates who belong to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you .

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to

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Information you must provide

- Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: FedNor HR Support
Email address: [email protected]

📌 Senior Economic Development Officer (Canada)
🏢 Government of Canada
📍 Canada