ABOUT
Economic Developers Association of Canada
Who we are, benefits of membership, and our Ec.D. designation
Our mission
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.
Opportunities & Resources
Chief Executive Officer — Kentville
On behalf of the Board of Directors and members, we seek a highly respected individual to lead the organization as its new Chief Executive Officer. What qualities are needed for this role? As the face and voice of the...
Chief Executive Officer – NANAIMO PROSPERITY CORPORATION
The CEO leads the Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation and is responsible for leadingthis new entity as the city’s key point of contact for economic development.Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with the shareholders andcommunity partners, the CEO...
Senior Economic Development Officer – Municipality of Chester
The Senior Economic Development Officer is accountable to the Deputy CAO for implementing the actions associated with Council’s Municipal Economic Development Strategy and strategic priorities. The individual will strive to ensure that the Municipality of the District of Chester...
MANAGER, ADVOCACY AND INVESTMENT – City of Airdrie
Closing Date: November 13, 2023
As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation. At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible...
Why Join
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 […]
Ec.D. Information
Members who have earned the Ec.D. Designation are highly sought after in our field.
Opportunities & Resources
View resources, RFPs and available careers in the economic development field.
