Manager, Economic Development and Tourism Job at Lac La Biche County
Employment Opportunity:
Manager, Economic Development & Tourism
Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!
We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.
Purpose of the position
The position will be responsible for (but not limited to):
Establishing and maintaining strategic external and internal networks to support economic growth;- Leading department staff to develop and implement strategic planning initiatives to attract new business and retain existing business in order to diversify the County's economy and tax base;
- Developing, coordinating, and monitoring the department budget;
- Preparing reports, recommendations, and providing information in support of economic investment matters to ensure relevant/current data is collected and shared (and delivering to Council & Senior Leadership);
- Other duties as assigned.
Want to be a part of our County team?
To be successful in this position, you will come to us with:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Economic Development, Business (Commerce), Planning, Public Relations, or a closely related field is required. A Master's Degree would be an asset.
- Minimum 5-7 years' experience in a related field and 3-5 years related senior management or leadership experience.
- A combination of related education and experience may be considered
- Membership in the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC), with certified Economic Development (Ec.D) designation is a strong asset.
- Proven experience and knowledge in business planning with strong communication skills from working with multiple stakeholder groups and government agencies.
- A satisfactory Drivers Abstract and Criminal Record Check
If this sounds like you, please proceed with your application!
Position details:
- Full-time permanent position (Monday to Friday with some weekend obligations required)
- Salary: currently under review
- Compensation also includes: 3 weeks' vacation plus management days, a comprehensive Health & Dental benefits package (100% employer paid), and participation in our LAPP Pension plan.
Competition Number: 73-MED-22
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate found
If applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by clicking on the following link:
https://llbc.startdate.ca/
Candidates from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same classification level within the next 6 months.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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