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Come join our team! We are looking for a candidate that shares our corporate values of Honesty, Excellence, Team, Fun, Creativity and Respect. These values are second nature for the successful candidate and are demonstrated in their work and interactions with colleagues and the community. As part of the Economic Development division, the Economic Development and Agricultural Officer leads the development and implementation of workplans, programs, strategies and initiatives focused on supporting and growing a thriving local agricultural and food and beverage sector and rural economy. Providing agri-sector expertise, the Officer supports the Halton Hills Agricultural Roundtable in the development and implementation of its workplan through collaboration with agri-business, including farmers, supplychain industries, government agencies, and other stakeholders. The position contributes to broader economic development objectives through the implementation and support of the Towns Economic Development Strategy, Business Retention and Expansion Program, Investment Attraction, Business Concierge Program, Community Improvement Plan and other projects focused on creating a Thriving Economy. This position contributes to positioning Halton Hills as a prime location to live, work, play and invest. Accountabilities: Agricultural Sector Leadership Coordinates the Halton Hills Agricultural Roundtable as project manager, supporting workplan development and implementation, meeting coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Builds and maintains up-to-date knowledge of the agribusiness sector, including local data collection, analysis and reporting; agricultural practices, food and beverage systems, sector analysis, industry trends and best practices. Acts as the primary liaison between the Town and the agricultural community, providing direct support, fostering strong relationships, and identifying issues, barriers, solutions and opportunities. Provides subject matter expertise and policy review and analysis on municipal and external policies impacting rural and agribusiness operations. Represents the Town on internal and external committees related to agriculture, food systems, and rural economic development, including the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance and the Ontario Food Cluster. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with regional, provincial, and federal partners, industry organizations, and postsecondary institutions. Collects, analyzes, updates, and publishes local and regional agriculture and food and beverage sector data, including supply chains, employment, land use, and economic development indicators including the development of sector profiles, performance measures, and key indicators to support program development, investment attraction, and promotional materials. Develops and hosts events and workshops that support the longterm economic viability of agriculture. Participates as a subject matter expert on internal and external committees and projects that include consideration of agricultural matters. Prepares professional advice, briefing materials, reports, and presentations related to agricultural initiatives for the Manager, Senior Management Team, Council, Agricultural Roundtable, and others, as required. Business Services and Supports Advances a thriving economy by supporting the Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) and Corporate Calling programs, including engagement with agricultural and rural businesses to identify sector growth opportunities, operational challenges, and solutions. Assists with the implementation of the Business Concierge program, providing tailored, coordinated and customerfocused support to agricultural, and major agribusiness and food and beverage investors navigating municipal processes and approvals. Maintains the Economic Development and Investment Management System with accurate records and updates ensuring consistent tracking of business interactions and followup activities. Contributes to domestic and international investment attraction efforts, particularly focused on the agribusiness and food and beverage sectors. Coordinates and assists with the implementation and marketing of programs through the Community Improvement Plan (CIP), including onfarm diversification and agritourism incentives. Leads the development and implementation of the annual Business Conditions Survey, including survey design, promotion, data collection, analysis, reporting, and business followup. Plans and delivers networking events, workshops, and marketing initiatives that support business attraction, retention, and growth across target sectors. Supports marketing efforts, including preparing reports, infographics, newsletters, and presentations to share data insights and promote Town programs to businesses, stakeholders, and the public. Strategy and Project Management #J-18808-Ljbffr