The Economic Development Officer supports the City’s Economic Development Division by implementing, monitoring, and reporting on initiatives that advance Peterborough’s key economic sectors. This role leads project planning and execution, engages business and community stakeholders, and provides advisory support to local employers and investors. Responsibilities include conducting economic research and data analysis, identifying funding opportunities, supporting policy development, and contributing to marketing, business retention and expansion and investment attraction efforts. The position also maintains economic content and investment-ready property inventories, collaborates on workforce development strategies, and prepares reports and budget inputs, while supporting equity, diversity, and Truth and Reconciliation priorities in economic planning.
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