OFFICER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PERMANENT FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITY
Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta
Are you interested in working for a progressive organization that supports its employees and promotes a healthy work culture? Are you looking for work life balance, and do you love spending time outdoors and being one with nature? Apply now for an opportunity to work at the Lac La Biche County. We want you to join our team!
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 specialized professional to
fill this position!
Purpose of the position
The position will primarily:
- Manage projects related to Economic Development.
- Develop and implement programs related to business retention, expansion, and attraction within
- the County.
- Work closely with industry support organizations.
Want to be a part of our County team? To be successful in this position, you will:
- Come to us with a related degree and several years of senior level experience as well as demonstrated passion to continue to develop professionally in your field.
- Have proficient knowledge of economic development theories and practices.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, public relations, conflict management, judgement,analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- Be proficient in working with computer programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Be willing to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Class 5 Driver’s Abstract.
If this sounds like you, please proceed with submitting your cover letter and resume directly to the competition at Lac La Biche County Available Careers Page online at https://llbc.startdate.ca/.
Position details:
Salary range: Currently under review. Negotiable.
Permanent full-time position
On site location: Lac La Biche, Alberta
Hours of Work: Based on 1820 hours annually with a 7 hour workday, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours may be required in the evenings or weekends for emergency duties or special projects.
Competition Number: 52-OED-25
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found.
If applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by clicking on the following link: https://llbc.startdate.ca/
What we have to offer you:
Competitive Salary: Currently under review. Negotiable.
Comprehensive benefit package:
- All-employer paid (100%) Sunlife extended health and dental plan
- Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
- Access to TELUS Health Employee & Family Assistance Program
- All access pass to the Bold Centre and Swimming Pool
- 3 weeks vacation + 12 personal health leave days
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Active Social Committee and a great work culture
- Green Initiative Committee and Focus Indigenous Committee
- Work-Life Balance: A family friendly, sports oriented, rural community within a beautiful lakefront setting!
- Affordable housing and cost of living
- Relocation assistance
We thank all applications, however, only those applications short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
Applications received may be considered for classifications at the same level within 6 months.
