The Manager, Economic Development leads the County’s economic diversification and non-residential development initiatives, in alignment with the Assessment Base Diversification Policy and growth management and land use planning framework. This position provides strategic leadership in integrating economic development priorities into statutory and non‑statutory planning documents and supporting major investments with proactively planned and serviced employment lands.
The role is responsible for the review, revision, and implementation of the County’s Economic Development Strategy, including the development of initiatives that encourage new investment and support growth of existing businesses. The manager develops and maintains strong working relationships with other jurisdictions, commercial developers, investors, chambers of commerce, and business associations, to strengthen the County’s economic base and attract development that benefits communities and residents.
Working closely with Planning and other County departments, this position advances the integration of economic development and proactive land use planning. This position provides subject matter expertise on growth‑related initiatives, including emerging sector strategies, business area plans, and the implementation of community and business area investment tools. The Manager ensures that investor and high-value development opportunities are advanced through coordinated planning, site selection, and policy alignment processes.