Economic Development Technician

What you will do

1. Provides administrative support for the Economic Development department and economic objectives.

• Greets customers in a professional and positive manner.
• Provides support with grant funding applications and reporting.
• Assists with preparing administrative and financial reporting.
• Supports with proposal development.

2. Conducts property management functions for Business Entrepreneur Centre (BEC).

• Monitors and responds to inquiries for BEC rental space.
• Responds to tenant inquires.
• Advertises rental opportunities within the BEC.
• Assists with day-to-day operations/administration for the BEC including, coordinating maintenance, security and operational needs.

3. Maintains and develops Leduc County’s business webpage and Economic Development’s social media accounts ensuring content is current and relevant for business retention and expansion of small and home-based businesses, medium enterprises and to advance development opportunities in market.

• Works with communications, as needed, to assist with campaign evaluation by assessing metrics and measuring effectiveness.
• Adheres to Leduc County’s Brand Guidelines and corporate brand strategy.

4. Provides marketing support to advance promotional activities.

• In collaboration with communications, develops marketing materials for department initiatives.
• Coordinates the submission of advertisements to various channels.

5. Coordinates and supports projects and events within the department.
6. Conducts research, as assigned, to support projects/initiatives within the organization.
7. Strives to continually enhance the quality and delivery of services through efficiencies and innovation.
8. Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
9. Accountable to be compliant with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and to participate in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program, up to and including being involved or sitting on an Occupational Health and Safety committee.
10. Performs related duties as required and assigned.