Ontario East - EDO Workforce Compensation Survey 2022

Economic Developers are dealing with workforce supply challenges in their communities throughout Canada and the profession itself is not immune to the issue.

The following survey was commissioned by the Ontario East Economic Development Commission and member communities to help inform and address these and other issues in the profession. Your participation is appreciated. A summary of the results will be available to all participants upon completion.

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* 1. Please indicate which type of economic delivery model your community uses by selecting the type of organization that BEST matches your Community's Economic Development model.

Municipal Department

Economic Development Corporation

Economic Development Not For Profit

Chamber of Commerce

Downtown Business Improvement Association

Tourism Promotion Organization

Is your organization regional and/or does it provide regional services?

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* 2. Please select the position title that most aligns to your position.

President/CEO

Vice-President

Executive Director

EDO

Manager

Assistant Manager/Supervisor

Communications, Marketing/Tourism

Administration/Administrator

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How long have you been in this position (years/months)

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* 4. How long have you been employed in the field of economic development? (years/months)

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* 5. What are the types of economic development programs that are offered by your organization? Please select all that apply.

Business Retention

Investment Attraction / FDI

Infrastructure Development Projects

Downtown Revitalization Activities

Economic Impact Analysis

Labourforce Development and Training

Site Selection

International Marketing and Tradeshows

GIS - Property analysis and mapping

Economic Development Marketing Campaigns

Database Development

Community Profiles and Resources

Innovation and Technology Initiatives and Programs

Immigration Recruitment

Small Business Financing

Environmental Related Activities

Social Programs and Initiatives

Place Making

Advocacy and Government Relations

Tourism and Convention Activities

Public Engagement and Communications

Planning Land Use

Of all programs that you have selected please tell us what is the program that you spend the majority of your time on.

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* 6. What is the total population served by your organization?

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* 7. What is the Total 2022 Operating Budget for your Economic Development Department/organization for all activities/services it provides?

Less than $100,000

$100,000 - $249,000

$250,000 - $499,000

$500,000-$999,999

$1,000,000 and over

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* 8. What is the # of individual staff employed in your organization?

Number of Full Time Staff

Number of Part Time Staff

Number of Full and Part Time Consultants that support the direct delivery of services

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* 9. Please select the gross salary range that best aligns to your position. (Gross includes all benefits, Pension etc that show on your T4)

Less than $30,000

$30,001 - $40,000

$40,001 - $50,000

$50,001 - $60,000

$60,001 - $70,000

$70,000 - $80,000

$80,001 - $90,000

$90,001 - $100,000

$100,001 - $110,000

$110,001 - $120,000

$120,001 - $130,000

$130,001 - $140,000

$140,001 - $150,000

$150,001 - $199,999

Greater than $200,000

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* 10. Please select all benefits that form part of your total compensation package

Employer Pension Contribution

Extended Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Prescription Drugs

Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Life Insurance

Employee Health and Wellness Benefit (typically an insurance program run by the organization or thirds party )

Cell Phone Allowance

Vehicle Allowance (Gas, Maintenance, KM Insurance, lease etc)

Annual Training Allowance

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Please tell us about your vacation, leave, and related work hours.

What is the # of weeks of vacation annual per year?

What is the # of paid flex/personal days per year (Days that are paid for time in liu or other related reasons other than sick days )?

What is the # of sick days that you receive annually?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback will support the Ontario East Economic Development Commission in its program development regarding workforce supply challenges and discussions with member communities and senior levels of government.