Employment Opportunity
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, PERMANENT FULL-TIME
Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta
Are you looking for quality of life and work life balance? Do you enjoy spending time outdoors surrounded by pristine lakes, sandy beaches, and beautiful landscapes?
Lac La Biche County is rich in lakes, parks, and outdoor experiences, and home to some of Alberta’s top industries. Lac La Biche County is a beautiful, prosperous community for people to visit, live, work and play. We have more than 150 lakes and 100 beaches, camping opportunities, and an excellent hiking trail system. Pair that with modern amenities like the Bold Center, future Aquatics Centre, schools, parks, community activities, sports and cultural activities, local community groups, and downtown shopping area, it’s no wonder that Lac La Biche County is an ideal cabin and adventure area for County residents and visitors from nearby communities and international tourists!
The Organization: Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!
We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.
Want to be a part of our County team? We are actively searching for a professional with a passion for community development , along with the expertise and proven work experience to bring new investment opportunities to Lac La Biche County and support existing businesses!
Purpose of the position:
The Business Development Manager contributes to Lac La Biche County’s economic growth by focusing on business attraction and job creation. As a member of the Strategy & Community Growth team, this role collaborates with internal teams, local businesses, and external partners to identify and pursue opportunities that bring new businesses to the County and expand existing ones. A central responsibility is to support the development and execution of the County’s economic growth strategy, ensuring it aligns with the County's long-term objectives. This role aims to create a supportive and thriving business environment that fosters sustainable job creation and enhances the quality of life for residents.
The position will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Developing and implementing strategies and campaigns for business attraction and job creation in key sectors such as tourism, agriculture, renewable energy, and technology.
- Developing and executing
- Establishing and maintaining strategic external and internal relationships to support economic growth;
- Developing, coordinating, and monitoring a program budget;
- Preparing reports, recommendations, and providing information in support of economic investment matters to ensure relevant/current data is collected and shared (and delivering to Council & Senior Leadership);
- Other duties as assigned.
Hours of Work::
- Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend obligations required.
Want to be a part of our County team?
Job Qualifications:
To be successful in this position, you will come to us with:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Economic Development, Administration (Commerce), Business Development, or a closely related field is required. A Master's Degree would be an asset.
- Minimum 5-7 years' progressive experience in economic development or related field, along with 3-5 years related management or leadership experience.
- A combination of related education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in Marketing and Public relations preferred.
- Strong knowledge and experience in preparing business proposals and reports.
- Proven experience and knowledge in business planning with strong communication skills from working with multiple stakeholder groups and government agencies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- A satisfactory Drivers Abstract and Criminal Record Check
Salary: Based on qualifications and experience (negotiable)
Comprehensive Benefit Package and Additional Incentives:
· Relocation Assistance
· All employer paid 100% Sunlife extended health and benefit plan
· Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) (municipal pension)
· 3 weeks vacation, 12 personal health leave days, bereavement leave, various special leaves to help you achieve work/life balance
· Training and Professional Development opportunities
· Free Parking
· Access to TELUS Health Employee & Family Assistance Program
· All access pass to the Bold Centre and Swimming Pool
· Active Social Committee and a great work culture
· Work-Life Balance: A family friendly, sports oriented, rural community within a beautiful lakefront setting!
· Affordable housing and cost of living
We thank all interested applicants, however, only short-listed applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please contact human.resources@laclabichecounty.com.
Candidates from this competition may be considered for future vacancies at the same classification level within the next six months.
For more information on Lac La Biche County check out : Lac La Biche County - Attractions and Experiences and
Candidates from this competition may be considered for vacancies at the same classification level within six months.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Process:
Go to: Lac La Biche Careers Section and click on Business Development Manager job posting: llbc.startdate.ca.
Click on Apply Now tab in the right corner of the competition and upload your cover letter and resume.
