Manager Community Development

City of Leduc; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

LAPP pension

Job summary

City of Leduc is seeking a Manager, Community Development to provide strategic and operational leadership for the community development portfolio, including capacity building services, theatre, events, arts, culture and heritage, and planning of spaces that support an active, creative community.

Reporting to the Director, Community & Social Development, this role oversees long-term planning, governance, financial stewardship and partnerships, guiding a growing municipality while aligning with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading and supervising a similar portfolio with budgets.
• Ability to engage with Council, partners, residents and internal teams.
• Strong leadership, planning and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the community development portfolio.
• Oversee governance, financial stewardship and partnerships.
• Coordinate planning of indoor/outdoor spaces to support active communities.
• Lead Leads and collaborate with the Manager, Social Development to meet growth needs.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

Post-secondary degree in Community Development or related field

Equivalent combinations of education and experience

Job description

Department:

Community & Social Development

Hours Per Week:

35

Compensation Range:

$119,137.20 - $148,930.60

Closing Date:

October 7, 2026

Note: Posting comes off at 12:00 AM on Closing Date, with competition closing at 11:59 pm day prior.

Manager, Community Development

Permanent, full-time (35 hours/week)

$119,137.20 -$148,930.60 per annum with a comprehensive benefits package and membership in the LAPP pension

At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you.

Come work with us!

The City of Leduc is one of Alberta’s fastest-growing municipalities, located at a major transportation hub connecting the QEII Highway, Canadian Pacific Railway, and Edmonton International Airport. This strategic position supports strong activity across industrial development, logistics, large retail, and the oil and gas sector, reinforcing Leduc’s role within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.

Home to almost 40,000 residents, Leduc continues to grow and evolve, supported by a diverse workforce of approximately 600 employees. Staff deliver a broad range of municipal programs and services—from frontline operations and emergency services to engineering, finance, recreation, and community development—reflecting the complexity and scope of the City’s work.

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Director, Community & Social Development, the Manager, Community Development provides strategic and operational leadership for the City’s community development portfolio, including capacity building services, theatre services, events, arts, culture and heritage, as well as the planning of indoor and outdoor spaces that support an active, creative and engaged community.

The Manager, Community Development is responsible for long-term planning, governance, service delivery, financial stewardship, organizational leadership, and fostering collaborative relationships that strengthen community wellbeing and support Council’s strategic priorities and corporate business plans. Through the leadership of specialized service-area Leads, and in partnership with the Manager, Social Development, this position helps ensure the business unit’s services remain responsive, sustainable and positioned to meet the needs of a growing community.

Key Accountabilities

• People & Operational Excellence
• Community Development
• Financial & Resource Allocation and Stewardship
• Governance, Partnerships & Council Relations

Who you are?

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education

• Post-secondary degree in Community Development, Recreation Administration, Human Services, Social Sciences, Cultural Development, Arts, History, Heritage, Business, Public Administration or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading, directing and supervising a similar or related portfolio, with experience managing budgets, leading multidisciplinary projects, and managing employee performance and team development.

Competencies and Attributes

• A clear and confident people leader who builds trust, creates alignment and provides direction through change.
• A strategic and outcomes-focused thinker who can translate a broad, multifaceted portfolio into clear priorities and measurable results.
• An engaging, community-minded relationship builder who can work effectively with Council, community partners, residents and internal teams while navigating sensitive issues and competing interests.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Leduc is committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goals of the organization. They welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the city to apply.

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Your personal information will be accessed and disclosed only as authorized or required by law and may be shared with authorized City employees, hiring managers and service providers as necessary to administer recruitment and employment-related activities.

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