This is a back-to-work training position. Do not apply if you are currently employed or a student.

In order to be eligible for the position you must:

- must be unemployed (registered students are also not eligible to apply)
- live in Ontario
- be legally authorized to work in Canada
- be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, Permanent Resident Applicant with preliminary acceptance, or refugee claimant

Meet at least one of the following criteria:

- have an active employment insurance (EI) claim
- have an EI benefit period that ended within the past five years
- have paid employee premiums in at least five of the previous 10 years (where earnings have been at least $2,000 in each of those years)

NOTE: This is a position through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. As such, wages paid during this program are uninsurable for EI.

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About us

The Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization representing over 700 members drawn from various industry sectors including: manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, finance, and education among others. For nearly 150 years, the Chamber has been the voice of business in Windsor-Essex promoting the needs of our members to all levels of government.

The Chamber is a not-for-profit organization and receives no government funding. A large part of its budget relies on events that help fund its advocacy work for businesses in Windsor and Essex County.

Business Development & Engagement Coordinator

Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce is offering an opportunity through the Ontario Job Creation Partnership program.





The Business Development & Engagement Coordinator will strengthen connections across Windsor-Essex's business community by fostering meaningful relationships among Chamber members, prospective members, industry leaders, educational institutions, government agencies, workforce organizations, economic development partners, and community stakeholders.

Reporting to the Director of Membership Engagement, the successful candidate will serve as a connector, facilitator, and relationship-builder, helping identify business challenges, growth opportunities, workforce needs, partnership opportunities, and emerging economic trends. Through direct business engagement, member outreach, industry consultations, and collaborative initiatives, the Coordinator will support the Chamber's efforts to enhance member value, increase engagement, strengthen regional partnerships, and grow a more connected and competitive business community.

The role will focus on building relationships that help businesses work together more effectively, connecting organizations to resources and opportunities, identifying emerging issues affecting local industry, and supporting initiatives that improve regional competitiveness. Particular emphasis will be placed on strengthening partnerships between industry, education, and government to foster innovation, talent development, commercialization opportunities,



workforce alignment, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Business Development and Member Engagement
- Business Intelligence and Industry Outreach
- Partnership Development and Regional Collaboration
- Business Community Development
- Membership Growth and Chamber Development
- Major Project Deliverables

Throughout the project, the Coordinator will support initiatives such as:

- Business Outreach and Listening Tours
- Member Engagement and Retention Programs
- New Member Recruitment Initiatives
- Industry Roundtable Series
- Business-to-Business Connector Programs
- Industry-Education-Government Partnership Initiatives
- Workforce and Talent Development Consultations
- Regional Competitiveness Working Groups
- Member Needs Assessments and Business Intelligence Reporting
- Partnership and Collaboration Development Activities

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $23.53 per hour

Advantages:

- Company events
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- MUST ANSWER: This program is only open to Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, Permanent Residents with preliminary acceptance, or refugee claimants. Do not apply if you are only on a student or working visa.

Are you a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, Permanent Resident with preliminary acceptance, or a refugee claimant?

- MUST ANSWER: This is a back-to-work program open to UNEMPLOYED candidates only. Are you currently unemployed?

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Development & Engagement Coordinator (Remington Park)
🏢 Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce
📍 Remington Park