Board Member

Burlington Economic Development and Tourism

Burlington, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Published: 8/8/2025

Expires: 10/7/2025

Board of Director

Unpaid Volunteer Position

5 - 10 years of experience

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Call for Board and Committee Members

Help shape Burlington’s economic future.

Are you a local business leader, entrepreneur, or industry expert passionate about

Burlington’s growth? Burlington Economic Development & Tourism (BEDT) is seeking

motivated, experienced individuals to join our Board of Directors and Strategic Working

Committees. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping Burlington’s

economic vision at a transformative time for our city.

Our Board of Directors is a governance-focused body seeking to strengthen its

membership with community leaders who bring expertise in advanced manufacturing,

commercial real estate and land development, main street business/small business

ownership in Burlington, or professional finance and accounting experience. The Board

meets 6–8 times per year, and members are also expected to actively contribute to one

of its standing committees (HR & Governance, Finance and Risk) or working committees

(Destination Development and Marketing, Business Growth and Renewal, Innovation

and Entrepreneurship).

BEDT recently merged economic development and tourism into a single organization,

unlocking exciting new opportunities to better serve Burlington’s business and visitor

economy. Learn more about the merger and our organizational impact:

- BEDT Merger Overview

- 2024 Annual Report

Current Opportunities

We are recruiting Board Members and Committee Advisors with experience in one or

more of the following areas for a 3 year term renewable up to a total of 9 years of

membership:

Board of Directors:

• Finance/Accounting

• Main Street Business

• Commercial Real Estate and Land Development

• Key Sector Leadership from Burlington’s Major Employers including Advanced

Manufacturing (Manufacturing/Process/Technologies), Food & Beverage Processing,

Clean Tech, Biomedical & Life Sciences, ICT

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Destination Development & Marketing Committee:

The Destination Development & Marketing Committee guides BEDT’s tourism and

destination strategies by:

• Providing oversight on the Destination Stewardship Plan implementation and

Destination Brand

• Advising on strategic directions for the Tourism Investment Fund, event attraction

strategy, and visitor services

• Supporting development of culinary, retail, and main street initiatives

• Promoting agri-tourism and aligning rural economic development with regional

directions

• Strengthening sector business engagement and stakeholder collaboration

The committee ensures tourism initiatives are integrated with broader economic

development goals and the City’s strategic priorities.

We are seeking members with the following sector experience:

• Hotel Ownership/Management

• Film & Media Industry

• Culinary & Agritourism

• Destination and Retail Business Operators

Business Growth & Renewal Committee:

The Business Growth & Renewal Committee is a strategic advisory body of the BEDT

Board that focuses on driving Burlington’s economic development priorities. Its core

mandate includes:

• Leading Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) efforts

• Supporting sector strategy implementation and business engagement

• Informing Integrated Customer Experience initiatives with the City of Burlington to

support cutting red tape and rolling out the red carpet for businesses

• Providing insight on strategic investment projects

• Serving as the primary forum for economic policy feedback and reporting on top

employers, business risks, and expansion or relocation activity

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We are seeking committee members with the following sector experience:

• Small Business & Main Street Entrepreneurs

• Commercial Real Estate / Mixed-Use Development

• Life & Health Sciences

• Clean Tech

• Food & Beverage Processing

Why Join?

• Contribute to the development of Burlington’s economic and tourism strategies

• Collaborate with municipal leaders and private sector peers

• Provide strategic oversight and thought leadership

• Make an impact through committee participation and generative board discussions

• Be part of a forward-thinking, high-impact governance model

What We’re Looking For

Board and committee members are strategic thinkers, connectors, and collaborators

who:

• Bring sector-specific expertise or business leadership experience

• Understand the role of a governance board including those who hold ICD/C. Dir.

Designation or are interested in becoming accredited directors

• Are committed to the success of Burlington’s business and tourism ecosystems

• Can commit time and energy to participate in 6–8 board meetings annually and at

least one committee

Full Board Member Role Description is available here.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to play a role in Burlington’s economic future, we want to hear from you!

Deadline to apply: Noon August 18th 2025.

Submit your resume and a short statement of interest to invest@burlington.ca

https://investburlington.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BEDT-Business-Board-Member-Job-Description.pdf

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Required degree level

Executive/Leadership

Years of experience (Optional)

5 - 10 years of experience