Manager - Economic Development

Startdate; Nisku; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Leduc County is seeking an experienced Manager – Economic Development to lead the department and deliver the county’s economic development strategy. Reporting to the General Manager – Development and Community Services, you will guide strategic initiatives and foster regional collaborations with partners such as Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Edmonton Global.

You will develop plans, manage staff, budgets and performance measures, and advance investment attraction and business

Qualifications

• Must have degree in business, economic development, urban/regional planning or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience with municipal teams, councils and industry.
• Eligible for EDAC/Ec.D. accreditation; Ec.D. preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and database/spreadsheet tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver economic development plans and processes.
• Manage staff and ensure timely, productive stakeholder interactions.
• Build regional partnerships (Edmonton Metro) including YEG and Edmonton Global.
• Develop performance measurement criteria for the function.
• Develop and maintain budgets for services aligned with objectives.
• Foster investment attraction and business retention and expansion.
• Lead economic development programs and diversification strategies.
• Collaborate to enhance customer service and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with policies and safety regulations.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Decision making

Budgeting

Project management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's or higher in business or economic development

Ec.D. accreditation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database/Spreadsheet apps

Job description

Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highlymotivated Manager – Economic Development to join our team. Reporting to the GeneralManager – Development and Community Services, this exciting opportunity provides leadership to the economic development department and isaccountable for the delivery of the economic development strategy for LeducCounty. As a leader within the department and througheffectively managing priorities the Manager – Economic Development is a keycontributor to the achievement of the organization’s strategic and the department's operationalobjectives.

About you

You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe,collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed tocontinuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting LeducCounty’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.

Provenachievement of results through efficient coordination of work, strength inmanagement and leading teams, sound decision-making, budgeting, projectmanagement and the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality arethe keys to success in the role.

If you excel working under pressure, and in forward-thinking,problem-solving, strategic planning and quick adaptability to change is secondnature to you, keep reading because we want to hear from you!

What you will do

1. 1. Develops and delivers appropriate economic development plans,strategies, directives and processes to align with the department’s operationalobjectives.
   • Prioritizes work in a changeableenvironment.
2. 2. Manages and supports staff in the implementation of service areadeliverables, delegates responsibilities appropriately and provides guidanceand motivation to achieve outcomes.
   • Confirms interactions withstakeholders are timely and productive and meet corporate standards.
3. 3. Manages the development of collaborative partnerships in the Edmonton MetropolitanRegion, i.e.: Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Edmonton Global.
   • Participates in regional andintermunicipal initiatives related to economic development.
4. 4. Develops performance measurement criteria for the economic developmentfunction.
5. 5. Develops, recommends and maintains budgets for economic developmentservices that align with departmental objectives.
6. 6. Develops relationships and activities to encourage investmentattraction and business retention and expansion between the business communityand County.
   • Collaborates with urbanmunicipalities on rural community economic development initiatives.
7. 7. Manages the development and implementation of the County’s economic developmentprograms and resources.
   • Manages the County’s economicdiversification strategies, change initiatives, work force transitionapproaches, and pursues grant opportunities.
   • Performs community assessments todetermine the feasibility of advancing the County’s economic developmentobjectives.
8. 8. Works collaboratively within the organization to create a customercentric approach when planning and developing activities.
   • Collaborates with the Manager - DevelopmentServices to support ongoing customer service and process improvements.
9. 9. Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies andadministrative directives.
10. 10. Accountable for the work group’s compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act,Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and WellnessProgram.
11. 11. Performs related duties as required and assigned.

What you need to succeed

Must-have

• A degree in business, economic development, urban and regionalplanning, or equivalent discipline.
• Five (5) years’ experience working with municipal teams, councils,boards, commissions, business and industry.
• Must be eligible for or maintain membership with EconomicDevelopers Alberts (EDA) or Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC). CertifiedEconomic Developer (Ec.D.) accreditation through EDAC is preferred.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of tools and otherdatabase and spreadsheet applications.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with municipal operations and knowledge of ruralcommunities.

What’s in it for you

Our leadership team values your voice, input and iscommitted to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hirethe best!

We offer a competitive annual salary of between $117,196.00and $146,495.00, a 100% employer-paid comprehensive benefits package, municipalpension plan, and a starting three-weeks vacation allocation and an additionalfive compensated days in lieu.

The opportunity is permanent full-time and is 35 hours perweek scheduled Monday to Friday, with some extended hours to meet operationalrequirements.

We thank all applicants however only those selected for aninterview will be contacted.