Advisor, Economic Development

City of Brampton; Brampton; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brampton is seeking an Advisor, Economic Development to develop and implement strategies to attract and retain businesses across Brampton’s major sectors, including innovation, advanced manufacturing, and professional services.

The role involves collaboration with divisional management, providing updates to committees, and guiding investment opportunities in local, provincial, national, and international markets. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Business Development, Marketing and Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Commerce or suitable equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years proven progressive and more responsible related work experience in Economic Development.
• Strong communication, research and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement economic development strategies for the City of Brampton.
• Represent the interests of economic development internally and externally to attract and retain businesses.
• Provide updates at Committee meetings and bi-weekly updates with Economic Development Chair/Vice-Chair to drive investment and reduce vacancies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Research skills

Problem solving

Organizational agility

Stakeholder engagement

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Business Development, Marketing and Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Commerce or suitable equivalent

Job description

Advisor, Economic Development - Job Details

Job Title: Advisor, Economic Development

Posting Start Date: 8/12/26

Job Opening Number:107249
Job Requisition Number: 481
Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Management and Administration
Job Code: Advisor 6, 35
Department: OFFICE OF THE CAO
Division: Economic Development
Hiring Salary Range: $102,784.00 - $115,632.00 per annum
Job Grade: 006
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)
Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week
Location: City Hall
Posting Date: August 12, 2026
Closing Date: September 1, 2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.
External and internal applicants are now being considered.

POSITION DUTIES:

This position will develop and implement economic development strategies for the city of Brampton, and represent the interests of economic development internally and externally by supporting economic development strategies to attract and retain businesses within our major and emerging sectors including innovation, of innovation and technology, advanced manufacturing, food and beverage processing, logistics and professional services.

Working closely with divisional management, cross-departmental management and Senior Leadership, this role will provide updates at Committee meetings and bi-weekly updates with Economic Development Chair / Vice-Chair) with the objective to increase investment, lower vacancies, offer a greater selection of businesses and stimulate an increased labour force through promotion and awareness of Brampton’s investment opportunities in local, provincial, national and international markets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• OPERATION SUPPORT
• Responsible for leading business development activities for the city of Brampton.
• Meets with potential investors, developers and new businesses to sell the Brampton investment opportunities in urban areas and fill vacancies
• Keep track of vacancies and new businesses, maintain database of property ownership and interests to assist staff with investment work, and market enquiries.
• Lead and provide input to the various economic development studies and strategies, as necessary.
• Provide the client work necessary to ensure development applications and CIP applications continue to move through the process smoothly.
• Support the continued growth of the Brampton Innovation District in downtown Brampton by working with our Innovation District partners and graduating businesses to find available space in Brampton, ensuring businesses are retained in the City.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• Work with key internal and external stakeholders and various City departments as investment files move through the application approval process.
• Liaise with new and existing businesses to enhance the image Brampton
• Advocate for business and industry at departmental, divisional and multi-disciplinary meetings involving urban development, infrastructure and marketing initiatives, to ensure Economic Development’s perspective is conveyed and the voice of business is heard.
• Identify gaps within the business, investment, and economic growth framework and pursue opportunities to fill those gaps in the context of anticipated growth and the benefit of current and future investors, entrepreneurs anddevelopers.
• Pursue business expansion and growth opportunities by providing strategic and tactical support and connecting businesses to networks, organizations and programs that will facilitate their expansion and retention.
• Help navigate and support investments in Brampton through municipal, regional and provincial approval processes.
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate level for resolution.
• BUDGET SUPPORT
• Use effective resource and expense management at all times to meet corporate policies and guidelines.
• Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, assists in preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances and initiating corrective actions.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education:

University Degree in Business Administration, Business Development, Marketing and Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Commerce or suitable equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years proven progressive and more responsible related work experience in Economic Development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A broad general knowledge of business and government coupled with an ability to handle a variety of projects, adhering to set deadlines.
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Can undertake research projects and prepare comprehensive reports for Council and Committees.
• Able to provide creative leadership while making individual contributions to team projects and tasks.
• Sound personal judgement, discretion, credibility and political acuity.
• Has good problem solving skills coupled with solid consensus building skills
• Organizational agility with an understanding of municipal government
• Demonstrated experiences creating programs and process to achieve positive results.
• Demonstrated strong communication, collaboration, creative and critical thinking skills.
• Self starter, with and ability to work independently together with the extensive experience working as a member of interdisciplinary teams and staff to achieve successful results
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster internal and external relationships and work in partnerships with City, business, labour, academic institutions, community agencies, and government.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written and oral communication skills with a commitment and focus
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, with considerable experience successfully completing projects on time and on budget with precise constraints.
• Demonstrated ability in handling matters of a confidential and/or sensitive nature as it relates to senior business executives, council and other staff
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in the City’s core and leadership competencies and relevant functional competencies
• A high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office (spreadsheets, word processing, PowerPoint) is required.
• A valid Ontario ’G’ drivers license, in good standing, with access to a reliable vehicle for corporate use.
• Ability to travel within the GTA to meet with clients and other stakeholders
• Ability to work outside normal business hours required.

Designations, Licences & Memberships:

Completed, or currently in-progress of completing and economic development designation from EDAC and/or IEDC is an asset.

Additional Information

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

** Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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