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Economic Developers Association of Canada
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To enhance professional competence, advance economic development as a profession, and contribute to Canada’s well-being.

EDAC is Canada’s national organization of economic developers. The association offers its members professional development, networking opportunities and a comprehensive offering of resources, both on and offline.
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Economic Development Officer – Sarnia-Lambton

Closing Date: January 25, 2026
Reporting to the CEO, the Economic Development Officer will support the promotion, growth and development of the municipality’s economic base through business attraction activities to support business investment, as supporting retention and expansion of existing businesses. This position will...

Senior Economic Development Officer – Vaughan

Closing Date: January 16, 2026
Responsible for overseeing business advisory and intelligence service programming while leading on-the-ground business development activities to help and support domestic and international firms achieve their growth potential in Vaughan. For more information, click here.

 Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives – Milton, On

Closing Date: January 3, 2026
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) the Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives is a trusted advisor, supporting the CAO and the Senior Leadership Team (SMT) in advancing the Town’s strategic priorities. This position leads the development and implementation of...

Business Development Coordinator – County of Bruce

Closing Date: December 9, 2025
Reporting to the Economic Development Officer, the Business Development Coordinator supports the delivery of the County’s Economic Development Strategic Plan and the various business development programs that support business and economic growth.? In addition, the coordinator implements projects and...
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EDAC’s members are a diverse group of economic development professionals from coast to coast to coast in Canada. We work in major urban centres, rural areas and everywhere in between. Some of us are new to the profession, while others have been working in the field for decades. As a group, our members are the […]

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Ec.D. Information

Members who have earned the Ec.D. Designation are highly sought after in our field.

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