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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

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...

Members enjoy Group discounts with Economical Insurance

Considering where to buy your car and home insurance is a big decision. In addition to looking for the right coverage at the right price, choosing a company you trust is important. With Economical Insurance®, you get the protection,...

EDAC By-Laws

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Director of Economic Growth – Advantage St. John’s

Closing Date: October 5, 2024
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Economic Growth will be a key leader in a small, dynamic team, driving the strategic initiatives that position the St. John’s region as a prime destination for business, investment, and...

Director of Corporate Services, Advantage St. John’s

Closing Date: October 5, 2024
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Corporate Services will be a critical part of our small, dynamic team, helping to ensure the effective use of municipal resources and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. They work...

Investment Readiness Specialist – Saskatchewan

Closing Date: October 10, 2024
Are you passionate about driving economic growth in rural areas, fostering innovative processes and working to grow industry? The Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA) Is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented professional who is proactive, innovative, and capable of...

Senior Officer, Economic Development & Strategic Projects – Pickering

Closing Date: October 2, 2024
Responsible for developing, coordinating and leading various economic development programs on behalf of the Corporation. This includes the promotion of the business attraction, and development & investment attraction programs, encouraging and supporting existing industrial and commercial development in the...

General Manager, Economic Development – Peterborough County

Closing Date: September 20, 2024
The General Manager, Economic Development, will be responsible for leading a team to implement the County’s economic development program. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, directing, monitoring, and reporting on strategic economic initiatives/programs within the County while...

Economic Development Officer – Red Lake

Closing Date: September 27, 2024
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...

Senior Officer, Economic Development – Town of Caledon

Reporting to the Manager, Business Attraction & Investment, the Senior Economic Development Officer is responsible for developing and leading projects and programs to support the strategic mandate of the Business Attraction & Investment Division. This includes ensuring Caledon remains...

Energy Transition Specialist – County of Bruce

Closing Date: September 11, 2024
Reporting to the Economic Development Officer, the Energy Transition Specialist for Bruce County’s Clean Energy Transition Project is responsible for coordinating initiatives to establish Bruce County as a center for clean energy innovation. Key duties include: These responsibilities aim...

Senior Manager, Town of Whitby

Closing Date: September 6, 2024
Under the guidance of the Director, Strategic Initiatives, the Senior Manager, Economic Development oversees all aspects of the Economic Development team and portfolio, and is responsible for developing and implementing economic development strategies, policy and program development to drive business expansion...

Economic Development Coordinator – Town of Sarnia

Closing Date: August 29, 2024
The City of Sarnia is seeking a confident, motivated, customer-service focused professional to join our Economic Development team. Reporting to the Director of Economic Development, the Coordinator will provide quality and timely business development to support local businesses and...

Investment Attraction Officer – City of St. Albert

Closing Date: August 18, 2024
The city of St. Albert, home to more than 70,000 residents, is a welcoming, growing community located northwest of Edmonton. With over 2,700 businesses, is emerging as one of Alberta’s top mid-sized cities for business. In recent years, St....

Director of Economic Development – Western NB Service Commission

Closing Date: August 16, 2024
The Western New Brunswick Service Commission is looking for a Director of Economic Development. You’ll have the unique opportunity to develop and implement a strategic economic development plan which includes investment readiness in the region, supporting a healthy and...
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