Position Summary

The EDO reports to the Director of Community Services and is responsible for facilitating, promoting, and ensuring community and economic development in order to enhance the growth and sustainability within our community. The EDO is also responsible for facilitating economic development in regard to commercial business planning and initiatives, as well as assist local organizations, businesses, and individuals with establishing economic development plans and projects. The EDO is a strong collaborator and is open, flexible, and creative with ideas and solutions.

Accountabilities

• Promoting the community in order to expand on economic development initiatives


• Identifying and fostering various economic development opportunities within our region


• Assist local organizations, businesses, and individuals with facilitating economic development plans and projects, including identifying and helping reduce barriers for business growth


• Securing funding support for the regional communities with Economic Development activities


• Develop, communicate, and administer business friendly policies and practices consistent with corporate strategies and initiatives


• Participating with Kneehill Regional Partnership with collaboration projects and initiatives


• Consult with a variety of partners, federal and provincial. Disseminate information and share with the public


• Social Media and website updating tourism and business content


• Consult with internal department and stakeholders regarding external business relationships


• Develop and implement marketing materials to promote business growth and investment


• Assist local businesses with business support and development, help generate solutions


• Ensure compliance with the Municipal Government Act, Council policies and desired direction and the Corporate Strategic Plan, as well as any legislative requirements

 

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Posted Date: June 14, 2022
Closing Date: Jul 15, 2022