Community Economic Development Officer
Community Economic Development Officer
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Job Description
Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
IDEAL PERSON
The ideal candidate is a strategic communityfocused leader with a background and passion in economic development. They bring experience in data analysis project management and fostering relationships with diverse stakeholders. A strong communicator and problemsolver they possess a collaborative stewardshipdriven mindset and the ability to navigate complex environments. With a passion for empowering communities and aligning economic growth with local values they are adaptable resultsoriented and committed to driving sustainable change in a dynamic municipal setting.
THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Lacombe is a vibrant and fastgrowing community of over 14500 residents that embraces innovation and enterprise while celebrating its historical architecture and rich heritage. Centrally located along Albertas vital Highway 2 corridor Lacombe provides strategic access to major economic centres across the province. Its strong collaborative relationships with Lacombe County and surrounding regional partners support a unified forwardthinking approach to economic development. Surrounded by a beautiful natural environment of lakes and green spaces Lacombe also offers an exceptional range of lifestyle amenities and recreational opportunities. Residents enjoy modern subdivisions a full range of schools Burman University a hospital and toptier recreation facilities. The citys high quality of life makes it an ideal place to live work learn and invest.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Data and Research
- Conduct forwardlooking research on economic trends market conditions and development opportunities to inform strategic priorities.
- Analyze and synthesize communityspecific data to shape actionable longterm economic strategies that reflect Lacombes values and potential.
- Maintain and regularly update the Citys Economic Development microsite with accurate statistics insights and trend data.
- Translate complex data into accessible insights for internal and external stakeholders supporting evidencebased decisions by Council ECHO Lacombe and the broader business community.
Strategic Leadership
- Provide strategic support to ECHO Lacombe as a central partner in advancing communitybased economic development aligned with the Citys broader priorities.
- Focus on empowering and growing local businesses through initiatives rooted in community needs while also advancing efforts to attract new investment and external business opportunities.
- Enhance business attraction strategies by improving the Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) process to better engage prospective investors and developers.
Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including ECHO Lacombe City Council the District Chamber of Commerce CAEP regional municipalities and other economic development partners.
- Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted liaison for businesses vendors and investors navigating City processes or seeking support.
- Champion regional collaboration and partnership opportunities that align with Lacombes economic goals and values.
- Engage proactively with local stakeholders to ensure economic development initiatives reflect community priorities and foster trust.
- Encourage and integrate innovative communityinformed ideasespecially nontraditional or custom solutionsto address business and development challenges.
- Identify and assume responsibility for relevant economic development tasks currently dispersed across other departments where feasible to streamline operations and enhance coordination.
Administration and Operations
- Provide operational support to ECHO Lacombe including administrative duties such as organizing board meetings supporting marketing efforts and coordinating grant administration.
- Manage business inquiries and vendor inquiries ensuring timely and informed responses to all inquiries related to economic development.
- Coordinate and improve economic development processes such as the Citys building lease agreements RFEOI process land sales and sponsorship tracking to ensure transparency and effectiveness.
- Manage programs such as the Rural Development Stream aligning administrative activities with strategic economic priorities.
Community Empowerment
- Develop and implement strategies to empower local businesses encourage innovation and strengthen community connections for a sustainable thriving local economy.
- Facilitate the integration of business and community development to ensure growth is both communitydriven and sustainable.
- Collaborate to cultivate a stewardship mindset aligning the citys economic development with the longterm wellbeing of its residents.
FirstYear Focus
- Develop a strong foundational understanding of ECHO Lacombe and the role of the CEDO within it including operational responsibilities governance dynamics and strategic opportunities to enhance its impact as a local business empowerment vehicle.
- Build relationships with key community and regional influencers by proactively facilitating introduction meetings with prominent business leaders entrepreneurs and changemakers.
- Redesign and improve the Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) process to ensure it is more accessible strategic and aligned with the Citys longterm economic goals.
- Arrange and coordinate business tours for the City Council focusing on both local and regional businesses to foster stronger ties between municipal leadership and the business community.
- Enhance the communication and utilization of community ECDEV data by synthesizing relevant statistics trends and insights and proactively sharing this information through appropriate channels.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in business economics public administration or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in economic or community development with a focus on fostering local business growth and attracting new investments.
- Proven experience working within municipal operations or local government economic development settings.
- Demonstrated success in building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders including businesses municipal leaders nonprofits and community organizations.
- Experience in grant coordination economic data analysis and overseeing business attraction initiatives.
- Knowledge of property management or municipal finance is considered an asset.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that support sustainable communityaligned economic growth balancing support for local businesses with efforts to attract new investment.
- Demonstrated leadership and operational oversight in managing economic development programs including support for ECHO Lacombe and related initiatives.
- Strong relationshipbuilding skills with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with local businesses Council regional partners and the broader community.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to interpret data identify trends and present insights clearly to diverse audiences.
- Deep commitment to communitydriven development that reflects local needs values and longterm sustainability goals.
- Highly organized and effective at managing multiple projects deadlines and evolving priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Creative adaptable and solutionsoriented with a track record of fostering innovation in economic development efforts.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
SANDY JACOBSON T: 780.944.1327 E:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
