Project Coordinator – OVIN Regional Technology Development Site Economic Development C

Kingston Economic Development Corporation

Job Title: Project Coordinator – OVIN Regional Technology Development Site

Contract: 3-Year Fixed Term Contract (April 2026 – August 31, 2029)

This role is in-person only, no hybrid options are available.

Wage band: $43,290 – $60,000

Vacancy: Immediate opening

Reports to: Investment Manager – Sustainable Manufacturing

The Kingston Economic Development Corporation is the economic development organization for the City of Kingston, Ontario. Our vision is to establish Kingston as one of Canada’s foremost leading sustainable economies: an inclusive, diverse City where individuals and private and public enterprises thrive.

We have an immediate opening for a Program Coordinator to support the delivery of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS) in Kingston. This full-time term position begins in April 2026 and concludes on August 31, 2029.

The Program Coordinator will help implement a high-impact initiative that strengthens Kingston and the surrounding region’s role in Ontario’s evolving vehicle and mobility innovation ecosystem. This role focuses on program administration, stakeholder engagement, event coordination, reporting, and supporting businesses as they navigate funding and partnership opportunities. No engineering or technical background is required—success in this role comes from strong organization, communication, and relationship-building skills.

This is a dynamic growth opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating multi-partner initiatives, supporting entrepreneurs, and contributing to Kingston and the surrounding region’s economic development. The successful candidate will work closely with Investment Managers, maintain program databases, support outreach activities, and help connect companies with the resources available through the OVIN RTDS.

We welcome applicants with diverse professional and lived experiences who are eager to learn and contribute to a collaborative, community-focused initiative.

The Kingston Economic Development Corporation is a fast-paced, dynamic team of professionals dedicated to customer service excellence and advancing the community’s economic prosperity.

Remote work or hybrid arrangements are not available with Kingston Economic Development Corporation. We are excited to welcome a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to in-person collaboration, hands‑on engagement and contributing to the overall success of our team and project partners.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Kingston’s leadership in vehicle and mobility innovation through the OVIN Regional Technology Development Site. You will help strengthen an ecosystem that supports business growth, fosters innovation, and attracts investment to the region.

By joining Kingston Economic Development Corporation, you will play an integral role in fostering an ecosystem that supports business growth, attracts investment, and nurtures innovation in the sustainable manufacturing sector. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental values that drive our success.

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• Program Coordination and Administration: Coordinate project activities; organize & coordinate events; facilitate workshops; and track project milestones, budgets and timelines.
• Reporting and Compliance: Lead the preparation and submission of detailed reports; and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting, ensuring submissions are accurate, on time, and within budget.
• Funding Coordination: Manage funding from intake to distribution; monitor funding programs, including equitable funding distribution; and work closely with startups and SMEs to explore, apply for and maximize funding opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management: Foster and maintain partnerships with ecosystem contributors; facilitate collaboration with new and existing initiatives; assist SMEs to access validation & commercialization services; and promote the initiative through outreach and targeted communications.
• Additional Projects…