Business Retention & Expansion Advisor Town of Ajax

Job Description

<p><h3>Town of Ajax</h3>
<p><b>Job Title:</b> Business Retention & Expansion Advisor</p>
<p>Experience it – Ajax. The Town of Ajax, situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is an innovative municipal sector leader that provides a variety of services to one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. With over 130,000 residents, Ajax’s rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live.</p>
<h3>Business Retention & Expansion Advisor</h3>
<p>Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Initiatives, the Business Retention & Expansion Advisor is responsible for supporting business retention and expansion, innovation, and investment & attraction as part of the corporate Strategic Plan and relevant business supports and engagement strategies. In this role you will spearhead the marketing and promotion of the Town of Ajax as a prime location for business investment, both with new and existing businesses. You will also be the conduit to Town staff, developers, builders, consultants, and resident groups in dealing with large investments, strategic projects and other significant Town-endorsed economic development initiatives. You will build and leverage relationships with upper levels of government economic development programs to facilitate foreign direct investment; and will be the Town lead for smart cities.</p>
<h3>Key Duties</h3>
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<li>Creates and implements effective business attraction initiatives including pursuing business and development leads with owners, executives, developers and site selectors to promote Ajax</li>
<li>Develops, reviews and leads business retention initiatives and maintains strong relationships with local business leaders</li>
<li>Takes an active role in problem solving with Town staff, Durham Region and Province of Ontario representatives to provide assistance to developers and resolve issues for existing and prospective businesses</li>
<li>Establishes, cultivates and maintains internal and external strategic relationships with an emphasis on exceptional customer experience</li>
<li>Undertakes research, collection, interpretation, and analysis of economic, demographic and development indicators to support economic development initiatives and determine value propositions and competitive analysis</li>
<li>Manages all website content including property listings, statistics, data, and resources with help of Communications & Engagement</li>
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<h3>Qualifications/Skills</h3>
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<li>University degree in Marketing, Strategy, Business, Commerce, Planning or the equivalent, or a combination of training, education and experience deemed equivalent</li>
<li>Possess or plan in place to attain the Professional Economic Developer designation (EcD/CEcD)</li>
<li>Minimum 6 years progressively responsible experience in:
<ul>
<li>Project management from plan development through implementation and reporting</li>
<li>Market research (industry research)</li>
<li>Implementing marketing strategies and tactical plans</li>
<li>Developing and building business relationships and relationships with various levels of government</li>
<li>Formal and informal presentations and interactions with elected officials and senior levels of management.</li>
<li>Experience in the broader public sector an asset.</li>
<li>Or a combination of training, education and experience deemed equivalent.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>What is Offered to Staff</h3>
<ul>
<li>Compensation: We offer competitive pay that reflects the responsibilities of the position. Hours of Work: This is a non-union position that works 35 hours per week. The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.</li>
<li>Benefits: The Town offers full-time staff a comprehensive benefit package with paid sick, vacation and personal leave days; Employee & Family Assistance Program; Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership; plus a defined benefits pension (OMERS pension).</li>
<li>Hybrid Work Program: The Town offers a Hybrid Work Program. A flexible work arrangement, including the option to work from home some or a majority of the time, is currently a possibility with this position, and can be discussed during the interview process.</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to Apply</h3>
<p>If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, visit www.ajax.ca/careers to view this exciting opportunity and apply by December 3, 2025. We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.</p>
<h3>Equal Opportunity Employer</h3>
<p>The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialized communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview, you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process.</p></p>
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