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 – Commercial Specialist
The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth. Through the actions of the Values We Live By,...
Economic Development Office – Airdrie
Closing Date: June 4, 2023
Driven by Airdrie’s Economic Strategy 2018-2028, Airdrie Economic Development is a team of highly committed and passionate professionals who work to foster a supportive business environment and healthy economy with the vision of Airdrie becoming the place to be...
EDAC Members Receive Discount and 5 Points Toward Ec.D. Certification from ICF Community Accelerator Courses
In partnership with the Intelligent Community Forum, EDAC members receive a 30% discount on registration on courses, and 5 points toward Ec.D. certification by completing all courses, in the Community Accelerator® online training program
General Manager, Economic Development and Tourism – City of Guelph
Closing Date: June 7, 2023
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise (IDE) Services, the General Manager, Economic Development and Tourism oversees the day-to-day operations of the Economic Development and Tourism divisions including the Guelph Junction Railway. The General...
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.
