Senior Economic Development Officer

Job Type:PermanentDepartment:Salary:$99,994.00 - $124,994.00Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):November 2, 2026Hours per Week:35Openings:1Position SummaryAbout MiltonJoin one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.About InvestMiltonInvestMilton is the Town dedicated economic development division and Milton’s economic engine — leading businesses and investors to real opportunities on the ground. The team is focused on supporting business growth, investment attraction, innovation, economic research, and strategic partnerships that advance Milton's economic prosperity.What We Offer?This position is eligible for the following: - Annual Salary Range: $99,994 - $124,994 - Benefits: Regular full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefit package, with all premiums paid by the Town, an Employee Assistance Program, top-up maternity/parental leave benefits and life insurance. - Eligibility to participate in the OMERS pension plan - Paid time off, including vacation, incidental and volunteer days - Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis - Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and participation in the Town’s compressed work-week program (for eligible positions) - For further details of what we offer,Position SummaryReporting to the Manager, Economic Development, this position provides strategic insight and guidance, subject matter expertise, and project management support to advance key economic development priorities. Responsibilities include the development and enhancement of core economic development functions, including: sector strategies, market and data intelligence/ analysis, marketing/brand development, and strategic partnership activities that support investment attraction, business retention and expansion, and Milton's long-term economic growth and competitiveness.This position specifically serves as the division's lead for:1. Business growth, business retention and expansion (BR&E), and innovation ecosystem development;
2. Market intelligence, economic analysis, and competitiveness research;
and3. Economic development marketing, digital engagement, and growth of the InvestMilton brand.Major Job ResponsibilitiesBusiness Growth, Retention, Expansion & InnovationLeads implementation of investment attraction, retention and expansion initiatives, innovation ecosystem programming and entrepreneurial support in alignment with Milton’s Economic Strategic PlanCreates and implements effective innovation programming and entrepreneurial initiatives, including pursuing business and development leads and opportunities with owners, executives, developers and site selectors to promote MiltonActs as the primary point of contact for businesses, investors, developers, entrepreneurs, and site selectors.Develops, reviews and leads business retention initiatives and maintains strong relationships with local business leadersProvides direction and advice to investors, developers, contractors and businesses navigating planning and building processes, and resolves issues through cross-departmental collaboration, as requiredLeads business development, retention activities, inquiries, active files, and reports on outcomes and metricsBuilds and fosters relationships with the innovation ecosystem, consultants, government representatives, institutions and other community organizations / local bodies to drive Economic Development goalsActively problem-solves with Town staff, Halton Region and other external agencies providing assistance and referrals that resolve issues for existing businessesDevelops and implements sector-related programs and initiatives to attract and grow businessesFosters relationships, consults and drives partner activities with Halton Region Small Business Centre and Innovation Factory, as well as other community organizations on matters pertaining to business support, investment attractions, local innovation programming, co-marketing campaigns, research and community data projects, and other various economic development activities/eventsContributes data to customer relations management database (Executive Pulse) including contact information for leads, prospects, brokers and other representatives of properties and site selection inquiries for economic development projects and activitiesLeads meetings, event coordination and represents the Town at industry events, conferences, investment and trade initiatives, as requiredCollaborates with the departmental and corporate internal staff to support inquiries and special projectsMarket Intelligence, Competitiveness & Economic AnalysisLeads implementation of market intelligence plan and data strategy for division in alignment with Milton’s Economic Strategic PlanDevelops economic reporting dashboard leveraging PowerBI and other similar digital tools to support Milton Economic Development Advisory Board Updates, Council and internal memos, reports, presentations and eventsWorks with EDO’s to conduct ongoing research, analysis and monitoring of key data to support reporting across various channels and on InvestMilton’s Digital Data HubDevelops robust investment pipeline tracking/reporting for inquiries, active files, leads, opportunities and outcomesIdentifies, monitors, and analyzes investment and business leasing, and sales activities, as well as data within the community available digital tools – Costar, MGIS, etc.Undertakes trends analysis and visual storytelling using economic, community, demographic and development data to support key initiatives that enhance Milton’s value propositions and competitivenessEstablishes, cultivates and maintains strategic relationships essential to intelligence gathering, local market intel and ongoing analysisMonitors key economic indicators, including non-residential data, real estate and market trends.Prepares reports and updates using internal growth forecasts, investment pipeline activity, sector dynamics and market trends for Manager and leadership teamsAnalyzes and monitors performance metrics, tracks results to achieve objectives -making adjustments throughout the year as neededPrepares Council reports, presentations and briefing materials for the Chief Administration Office, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, and Manager, Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development Action Plan & InvestMilton Digital Marketing AssetsImplements annual Digital Asset & Marketing Strategy for InvestMilton, as division’s subject matter expert – working with division EDOs and Corporate Communications teamDevelops and contributes content, property information, key data and business stories for InvestMilton digital channels with help from departmental staffDevelops key narratives as subject matter expert for marketing and promotional materials that drive investment opportunities and support the knowledge-based economyManages all website content with help from EDO’s, including property listings, community statistics/data, business support resources and digital mapping tools with help of departmental staffLeads the development and implementation of annual Economic Development Action Plan and facilitates activities, initiatives, events and partnerships required to forward the goals of Milton’s Economic StrategyMonitors and analyzes performance metrics to assess progress against the Economic Strategy and Action Plans, identifies opportunities for improvement, and adjusts activities as needed to achieve objectivesProject manages creation of the Economic Development Annual Report and supports development of other key marketing and digital promotional materials that advance divisional strategic objectivesCorporate, Strategic & Financial SupportTracks and forecasts non-residential development in collaboration with Planning department to aid in determining the anticipated non-residential impacts for corporate budget and annual reportingRepresents Economic Development at quarterly variance meetings, as back-up for Manager, if requiredEducation & ExperienceMinimum QualificationsDegree in Urban/Economic Geography, Business, Marketing, Public Administration, Economics, Environmental Studies or Planning7 years of experience in Economic Development or related fieldPost-secondary training in Digital Marketing or Digital Data Tools and Analysis used in Economic Development considered an assetPrevious experience developing and implementing Economic Development strategies and action plansDemonstrated business development and client relationship management experience, with the ability to establish, cultivate, and maintain productive relationships with business leaders, investors, developers, site selectors, industry associations, and community partners to advance Economic Development objectives.Proven ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder relationships, identifying opportunities, influencing decision-making, and delivering exceptional client service to support business attraction, retention, expansion, and investment outcomes.Strong communication skills including preparation and delivery of presentations and reportsExcellent business advisory, facilitation, and meeting management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent project management and organizational skillsProficiency with data dashboard creation and reporting of market intelligence, as well as the ability to leverage digital real estate assets and channels to promote Milton – i.E. Lightcast, PowerBI, Costar, ZoomProspector, etc.Experience with industry relevant GIS and digital mapping toolsExperience with CRM systems/dashboard for tracking and monitoring investment pipeline and local dataKnowledge of key branding and marketing tools and tactics for Economic Development, including, but not limited to, web writing, SEO knowledge, digital content creation expertiseProficiency with WordPress websites, and digital media strategies for investment attraction and business retentionPreferred QualificationsMaster’s in Urban/Economic Geography, Business, Public Administration, Economics, Environmental Studies or PlanningCertified Economic Developer (Ec.D)Knowledge of Municipal Act, Planning Act, and related legislationNote to ApplicantsThis posting is for an existing job vacancy. Interviews will be conducted in-person. This recruitment process may include a second-round interview.The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.AccommodationsShould you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.How to ApplyInterested applicants are invited to apply online at under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on November 1, 2026.If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.#J-18808-Ljbffr