Foothills County is a vibrant and thriving municipality located south of the City of Calgary with its administrative office located in High River, AB. Valuing customer service, continual professional development, open communication and work/life balance, Foothills County is inviting applications for a full-time Economic Development Officer.
The primary role of the Economic Development Officer is to support investment attraction and business expansion and retention in alignment with Foothills County Council’s strategic plan to increase employment opportunities and enhance the quality of life for residents within Foothills County and the region.
The candidate will have a broad knowledge of provincial and municipal legislation with proven facilitation, public speaking and negotiation skills. The candidate will also require a university degree or certification in the areas of Economic Development, Commerce, Rural Planning, Marketing, Communications and/or Business Administration or relevant field with a minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in the field of Economic Development.
To view a full copy of this Job Description please visit www.foothillscountyab.ca and click on Careers.
To apply:
Send your cover letter and an up-to-date resume via email to:
Human Resources, Foothills County
Box 5605, 309 Macleod Trail, High River, Alberta T1V 1M7
Email: opportunities@foothillscountyab.ca
PLEASE NOTE:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those under consideration.
