ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Town of Stony Plain•Stony Plain, AB

1d•CA$71,799 - CA$91,346•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Stony Plain is seeking an Economic Development Specialist to contribute to the implementation of the Economic Development Strategy and strategic priorities. This role will promote economic growth opportunities and community development through marketing initiatives, business engagement, and project support. A key part of the role is promoting and sharing Stony Plain’s unique story by showcasing the community’s strengths, identity, and opportunities. The successful candidate will be community-focused, service-oriented, with a passion for supporting local businesses, residents, partners, and investors through meaningful engagement. The specialist will work to ensure Stony Plain remains an attractive, investment-friendly, and future-ready community through marketing activities, data collection, and economic development support.

Requirements

Applied knowledge of marketing and the ability to develop and execute effective marketing strategies.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and carry them through to completion.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize independently and adapt to changing workloads and timelines.
Knowledge of economic and business development principles.
Willingness and ability to work outside regular business hours to attend and/or host community and regional meetings and events.
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
A minimum of two years of experience in marketing, economic development, or a related field, preferably in a municipal or similar environment.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the implementation of the Economic Development Strategy and strategic priorities.
Promote economic growth opportunities and community development through marketing initiatives, business engagement, and project support.
Promote and share Stony Plain’s unique story by showcasing the community’s strengths, identity, and opportunities.
Ensure Stony Plain remains an attractive, investment-friendly, and future-ready community through marketing activities, data collection, and economic development support.