Introduction
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
Manager, Economic Development
Closing Date: July 24, 2019
Reporting to the General Manager, Land Use Services, the Economic Development Manager is responsible for promoting strategic, and sustainable economic development, that is supportive of the creation and maintenance of investment and employment opportunities in the CVRD
Economic Development Officer – Mikisew Cree First Nation
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will be highly visible and responsible for marketing the business and economic development interests within the community.
Senior Economic Development Officer – Haldimand County
Closing Date: July 10, 2019
Do you want to make a real difference to the success of a rural-small town community that is vibrant and growing - Haldimand County is currently seeking an energetic, self-starter for the position of Senior Economic Development Officer to...
Executive Director – City of Portage la Prairie
The City of Portage la Prairie and the surrounding municipality is a progressive community with an area population of approximately 20,000 inhabitants. Located in south-central Manitoba. The Portage region is, and always has been, an important transportation centre, dating...
2019 Conference
Join EDAC September 21-24, 2019 in Edmonton, AB for our 51st Annual Professional Development Conference.
Ec.D. Information
Members who have earned the Ec.D. Designation are highly sought after in our field.
Marketing Canada Awards
With the future of economic development in mind, EDAC’s Marketing Canada Awards have chosen to focus on highlighting up-and-coming best practices in marketing and sustainable initiatives.
