Economic Development & Community Engagement Officer

The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio is located north of the GTA, at the southwest border of Simcoe County with a population of 11,000 residents and offers rural living with proximity to urban amenities.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Economic Development & Community Engagement Officer is responsible for advancing the Township’s economic vitality and community well-being through economic development, business support, community engagement, and event coordination initiatives. The position supports Council’s strategic priorities by fostering business retention, expansion, and attraction opportunities while promoting investment, tourism, and community development in a rural agriculture-based Township.

This Economic Development & Community Engagement Officer leads the development and implementation of economic development programs, initiatives, and partnerships; coordinates Township-led events (ie Canada Day) and supports community-led activities on municipal property, and works collaboratively with local businesses, agricultural stakeholders, community organizations, volunteers, and County partners. This position also supports Township communications and marketing activities for economic development, contributes to the implementation of the Township’s Economic Development Strategy, and provides operational and administrative support to the Community & Development & Events Committee.

Duties & Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Township’s Economic Development Strategy, with a focus on rural and agricultural priorities and alignment with Council’s strategic objectives.
• Works with the appropriate stakeholders, tracks emerging trends and issues to develop and implement programs to support business retention, expansion and attraction initiatives within a hamlet-based community.
• Acts as a liaison between the Township, local businesses, industries, agricultural operators, and organizations such as the Nottawasaga Futures, Alliston & District Chamber of Commerce and Alliston Business Improvement Association (BIA).
• Provides information and guidance to businesses on Township processes including coordination with Planning staff on development-related inquiries.
• Manages the development and implementation of initiatives related to workforce development, attainable housing, broadband advocacy, and rural economic resilience, in collaboration with staff and external partners.
• Identifies and manages the administration of grant funding opportunities related to economic development.

• Serves as a primary point of contact for local businesses, entrepreneurs, and agricultural operators.
• Develops and implements programs to support new and existing small businesses.
• Fosters relationships with the business community to identify needs and opportunities.
• Facilitates connections between businesses and internal Township services.

• Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of Township-led events (ie Canada Day).
• Supports community organizations hosting events on Township property, including guidance on permits and logistics.
• Develops and administers special event policies, procedures, and permitting processes.
• Identifies and secures sponsorship opportunities, where appropriate, to support Township events and community initiatives.
• Gathers feedback from residents, businesses, and participants to evaluate and improve programming.
• Acts as primary liaison for resident volunteers supporting Council-approved initiatives (ie. community gardens, seasonal ice rinks).
• Coordinates with staff to support safe and effective volunteer-led initiatives.
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