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Rocky View County is committed to providing our employees a respectful and stable work environment, benefits that promote work/life balance, and opportunities for professional learning and personal growth. We seek individuals who thrive on challenge and will contribute their positive energy, innovation, and service mindset to making a difference and contributing meaningfully to the vibrant community of 40,000 people who call Rocky View County home.
Position Summary Reporting to the Manager, Intergovernmental Services & Economic Development, this position supports the County’s economic development priorities and the implementation of the Economic Development Strategy. Working collaboratively with the economic development team, this position contributes to investment attraction, business retention & expansion, engagement with the business community, and other departmental responsibilities.
The Economic Development Officer leads investment attraction programs and collects, analyzes, and presents economic information to internal and external stakeholders. This position coordinates and implements projects and programs that support business attraction; business retention and expansion; data collection & analysis; destination marketing; event hosting; and other economic development and redevelopment initiatives.
Core Accountabilities General Establish and maintain strong relationships with potential businesses that may invest in Rocky View County. Initiate, develop, influence, and maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. Actively support a broad range of initiatives for increased liaison with the business and investment community, including meetings, content for Council’s website, and other projects.
Assist with business inquiries and prepare reports for external investors and stakeholders. Form and maintain partnerships related with the County’s regulatory services and other internal, community, and stakeholder groups, government, and non-government agencies. Support local business networks and business development initiatives as directed. Prepare and maintain appropriate databases. Provide timely reporting and advice to a high standard.
Provide cross coverage between the portfolios. Collaborate with Communications to create digital content to support the team. Strategy Implement and maintain the County’s economic development strategic plan. Participate in ongoing frameworks to define future iterations of the Economic Development Strategy and guide strategic decisions to assist in the delivery of Council’s Strategic Plan. Marketing and Sales Support the team in marketing, developing information packages, working with developers, realtors, and area landowners, researching, and participating in the facilitation of prospect tours.
Respond to inquiries from the public in a timely and professional manner. Administrative Attend to administrative matters pertaining to relevant projects, including maintaining quantitative and qualitative records. Provide administration support including input in the preparation of reports and presentations. Efficiently manage priorities and deadlines. Provide efficient responses to requests for information and deliver a high level of internal and external customer service.
Portfolio 1 – Business Retention and Expansion Undertake Business Retention & Expansion activities, including readiness and community economic challenges. Liaise with, respond to, and attend meetings with local chambers of commerce and business associations, including regional bodies. Portfolio 2 - Investment Attraction Coordinate investment meetings. Lead or assist in the preparation and delivery of associated events.
Provide support and assistance in the delivery of projects and initiatives. Provide efficient responses to requests for information and deliver a high level of internal and external customer service. Develop and maintain a supportive and influential network of external stakeholders, site