Responsibilities
Working within the Economic Development & Culture division, the Economic Development Officer will participate in the implementation and delivery of business retention and expansion programs and services to enhance the local competitiveness of the City's business community.
As a member of the Business Retention and Expansion unit, the Economic Development Officer will provide outstanding service to Toronto's businesses, commit to being a self-starter and leader in the organization and promote and exemplify behaviour consistent with the Toronto Public Service Values.
- Assists with developing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders that will enhance the economic prosperity of the City.
- Liaises with City divisions, government agencies, developers, utilities and other agencies to facilitate and expedite development and business expansion in Toronto including the delivery of the Gold Star Program for Business
- Performs reviews of specific services and competitive factors to ensure that the services are effective and properly targeted to support the Collaboration for Competitiveness Strategy for Accelerating Economic Growth and Job Creation
- Assists existing companies with expansion and redevelopment proposals including special projects involving land development negotiations and properly acquisition.
- Gathers company intelligence, business issues and opportunities to inform the implementation of new programs and services to enhance the business climate.
- Fosters an entrepreneurial climate whereby new and innovative partnerships are developed to leverage and support the creation of a positive environment for business growth.
- Participates in the development of a city-wide business outreach program to support the retention and expansion of existing business.
- Participates in the development and implementation of reporting and tracking system for client and business development activities and outcomes.
- Communicates field trends, business impediments / concerns and opportunities to the Manager, Business Retention and Expansion
- Prepares and supports Presentations, Briefing
30+ days ago