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
Economic Development Associate – City of Pickering
Closing Date: January 9, 2023
The incumbent is responsible for performing various duties associated with economic development initiatives undertaken by the City. Perform support duties including composing, reviewing and typing a variety of correspondence, responding to routine enquiries and general communication initiatives. It also...
Economic Development Officer – City of Guelph
Closing Date: December 18, 2022
The Economic Development Officer will be responsible for developing and leading economic development programs that enhance Guelph's position as a competitive and prosperous location for private and public investment that will positively contribute to the City's employment and non-residential...
Business Development Specialist – Municipality of Durham
Closing Date: November 27, 2022
The Region of Durham is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its community and organization, and strongly welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, women, persons who live with disabilities, people from 2SLGBTQI+ communities and...
Manager, Economic Development – City of Markham
Closing Date: December 4, 2022
Reporting to the Director of Economic Growth, Culture and Entrepreneurship, the Manager, Economic Development is key member of the Development Services team. Responsible for providing leadership, direction and oversight to Economic Development and Small Business Centre within the Department.
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.
