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
Investment Attraction Officer – City of St. Albert
Closing Date: May 4, 2025
The Economic Development branch is recruiting a key member of the investment attraction team. Supporting Council’s top strategic priority of Economic Prosperity and the City’s Corporate Business Plan, this position will be responsible for executing and implementing tactics outlined...
Economic Development Officer – Red Lake
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Reporting to the Chief Administration Officer, the Economic Development Officer will be responsible for the coordination of the Municipality of Red Lake’s economic development activities with the intent of attracting new businesses, encouraging investment opportunities, increasing job opportunities and...
Economic Development Matters video
Economic developers have a common objective: building stronger, more resilient, inclusive economies. We are here for you- so we can build a stronger community together.
EDAC Strategic Plan 2020-2025
Mission EDAC is the national source of professional standards, economic development knowledge, best practices and exchange of ideas. Vision EDAC drives the growth, development and advancement of Canadian economic development professionals. Strategic Priorities Professional development and certification Awareness of...
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.
