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
Director, Strategy and Analysis – The City of Medicine Hat
In this new role reporting to the Managing Director, Strategic Management and Analysis, the Director, Strategy and Analysis will be responsible for providing senior leaders with business analysis and strategic direction recommendations, which collectively optimize the value of the...
Senior Economic Development Officer – Region of Waterloo
Closing Date: May 24, 2021
As a Senior Economic Development Officer, you’ll support and/or lead the development and implementation of economic growth and development strategies and projects to support key economic development priorities and initiatives. A skilled communicator, comfortable getting results in a multi-stakeholder...
Entrepreneurship and Business Client Advisor (SLEP) – Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
Closing Date: May 3, 2021
This position plays a key role in organizing and delivering workshops and seminars, providing one-on-one consultations, and managing the activities of the Sarnia-Lambton Business Enterprise Centre including reporting, collaboration and community outreach.
Economic Development, Manager, Trade & Investment – Niagara Region
Closing Date: May 9, 2021
Reporting to the Associate Director of Economic Development, the Manager, Trade & Investment is responsible for the development and implementation of a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) strategy focused on key existing and emerging sectors of Niagara’s economy, to support...
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.
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