Strategic Investment Attraction Leader

Strathcona County; Alberta; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Extended health and dental

Well‑being programs

Retirement and pension programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Strathcona County is seeking a Manager, Investment Attraction to lead the development and implementation of strategies that attract new commercial, industrial and greenfield investment. This role guides investment activities, builds relationships with investors and partners, and leads a specialized team focused on strengthening Strathcona County’s position as a competitive investment destination.

As a key liaison between the County, investors, developers, industry, corporate and government

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, commerce, business, marketing or related field.
• Ten years of combined experience in business development or economic development with five in a leadership role.
• A certificate in Economic Development is considered an asset.
• Expert knowledge of economic development practices and their application to complex development and investment matters.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and cross-functional working groups.
• Experience developing and implementing actionable business growth strategies with proven, measurable results.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach, inspire and guide a specialized team toward shared objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to large groups and senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strathcona County’s investment attraction strategy and oversee the delivery of programs, tools and initiatives that support economic growth.
• Manage, coach and support the Investment Attraction team, ensuring resources are aligned with departmental priorities and program goals.
• Support investors, developers, brokers and site selectors by providing location-specific information related to available properties, transportation and utility infrastructure, levies, land use and permitting processes.
• Develop and deliver compelling investment attraction tools, presentations, publications, sector profiles, digital content and promotional materials that position Strathcona County as a competitive business location.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships/partnerships with investors, developers, industry leaders, local businesses, government representatives and regional economic development organizations.
• Collaborate with partners such as Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, Edmonton Global, the Government of Alberta, the Government of Canada and other regional economic development organizations to advance shared investment priorities.
• Lead cross-functional working groups that help investors navigate County processes and address matters involving infrastructure, land use, levies, incentives and development readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Sales & business development

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management, commerce, business, marketing or related field

Economic Development certificate (asset)

Job description

Strathcona County is seeking a Manager, Investment Attraction to lead the development and implementation of strategies that attract new commercial, industrial and greenfield investment. This role guides investment activities, builds relationships with investors and partners, and leads a specialized team focused on strengthening Strathcona County’s position as a competitive investment destination.

As a key liaison between the County, investors, developers, industry, corporate and government