Who you are?
You are an experienced and collaborative leader who is passionate about community development and cultural services. You are comfortable working across multiple portfolios, building relationships with diverse groups, and providing guidance and recommendations in a municipal environment. You bring:
- Post-secondary degree in Cultural Development, Arts, History, Heritage, Human Services, Social Sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five years of related experience in a combination of arts, culture, history, heritage, community development, human services, social sciences, event management or related specialties.
- Experience supervising and leading employees, including assigning work, providing coaching and technical guidance, onboarding, training and contributing to performance discussions.
- Demonstrated experience supporting employees with problem-solving, decision-making and navigating operational challenges.
- Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of community development principles, relationship building, public engagement and partnership development with community groups and organizations.
- Experience working with volunteers, advisory organizations, committees or community agencies.
- Experience preparing reports, presentations or recommendations to support departmental planning and decision-making.
- Experience with budgeting processes, including tracking expenditures, gathering financial information and providing input into operating or capital budget planning, is considered an asset.
- Experience working with municipal government processes and initiatives requiring collaboration with community agencies, non-profit organizations or other levels of government is considered an asset.
- Experience in museum operations, policy research, collections management and collections software is considered an asset.
- Strong project coordination, organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal departments, community organizations, contractors, residents, and other contributors.
- Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, develop options and provide recommendations.
- High level of professionalism, tact, diplomacy and integrity when working with diverse groups and navigating sensitive community matters
What we Offer?
At the City of Leduc, we believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive Salary: $92,274.00 – 115,333.40/annum
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and wellness benefits, including a healthcare spending account
- Pension Plan: Participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
- Recreation Pass: A City of Leduc recreation pass, including access to drop-in programs
- Time Off: Competitive vacation entitlements
- Free Parking: On-site free parking for employees
Important Notes!
- The successful candidate must be able to obtain an acceptable Criminal Record Check at their own expense.
- The successful candidate may be required to work evenings, weekends and/or outside regular business hours to support events, programs, community engagement activities and other operational requirements.
Ready to Join Us?
If you are a collaborative leader who is passionate about events, arts, culture and heritage and enjoys building meaningful partnerships and contributing to community-focused initiatives, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today by submitting your resume at: www.leduc.ca/careers
Competition closes at 11:59 pm (MT) on October 12, 2026This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
At the City of Leduc, we are committed to a workplace where diversity is valued, inclusion is intentional, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and recognize the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that strengthen our team. If you require assistance or accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at Careers@leduc.ca.
Recruitment Privacy Notice
The personal information you provide through the recruitment process, including your application, resume, assessment material, reference information, is collected and used to assess your qualifications and suitability for employment with the City of Leduc. Should your application be selected for employment with the City, this information will become part of your employment file and will support hiring, onboarding activities and the administration and management of employment programs.
Your personal information will be accessed and disclosed only as authorized or required by law and may be shared with authorized City employees, hiring managers and service providers as necessary to administer recruitment and employment-related activities.
Information is collected in accordance with section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act and may be subject to disclosure and access in accordance with the Access to Information Act. For information regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information, you may contact the City’s Privacy Officer at (780) 980-7173, #1 Alexandra Park, Leduc, AB, T9E 4C4.
