Manager – Economic Development

What you will do

1. Develops and delivers appropriate economic development plans, strategies, directives and processes to align with the department’s operational objectives.

• Prioritizes work in a changeable environment.

2. Manages and supports staff in the implementation of service area deliverables, delegates responsibilities appropriately and provides guidance and motivation to achieve outcomes.

• Confirms interactions with stakeholders are timely and productive and meet corporate standards.

3. Manages the development of collaborative partnerships in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, i.e.: Edmonton International Airport (EIA) and Edmonton Global.

• Participates in regional and intermunicipal initiatives related to economic development.

4. Develops performance measurement criteria for the economic development function.
5. Develops, recommends and maintains budgets for economic development services that align with departmental objectives.
6. Develops relationships and activities to encourage investment attraction and business retention and expansion between the business community and County.

• Collaborates with urban municipalities on rural community economic development initiatives.

7. Manages the development and implementation of the County’s economic development programs and resources.

• Manages the County’s economic diversification strategies, change initiatives, work force transition approaches, and pursues grant opportunities.
• Performs community assessments to determine the feasibility of advancing the County’s economic development objectives.

8. Works collaboratively within the organization to create a customer centric approach when planning and developing activities.

• Collaborates with the Manager – Development Services to support ongoing customer service and process improvements.
• Liaises between the development community on approval processes.

9. Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
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 Wellness Program.
11. Performs related duties as required and assigned.