Manager Investment Attraction

Are you a strategic economic development leader who can turn market opportunities into meaningful investment and long-term economic growth?

Strathcona County is seeking a Manager, Investment Attraction to lead the development and implementation of strategies that attract new commercial, industrial and greenfield investment. This influential leadership role will guide investment attraction activities, build relationships with investors and key partners, and lead a specialized team focused on strengthening Strathcona County’s position as a competitive investment destination.

As a key liaison between the County, investors, developers, industry, corporate and government partners, you will help prospective investors navigate complex development processes, identify and address barriers to investment, and advance initiatives that improve investment readiness. You will also lead sector development and diversification efforts that support new supply chains and contribute to the long-term strength of Strathcona County’s tax base.

• Lead Strathcona County’s investment attraction strategy and oversee the delivery of programs, tools and initiatives that support economic growth
• Manage, coach and support the Investment Attraction team, ensuring resources are aligned with departmental priorities and program goals
• Support investors, developers, brokers and site selectors by providing location-specific information related to available properties, transportation and utility infrastructure, levies, land use and permitting processes
• Develop and deliver compelling investment attraction tools, presentations, publications, sector profiles, digital content and promotional materials that position Strathcona County as a competitive business location
• Build and maintain strategic relationships/partnerships with investors, developers, industry leaders, local businesses, government representatives and regional economic development organizations
• Collaborate with partners such as Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, Edmonton Global, the Government of Alberta, the Government of Canada and other regional economic development organizations to advance shared investment priorities
• Lead cross-functional working groups that help investors navigate County processes and address matters involving infrastructure, land use, levies, incentives and development readiness.
• Work with developers and internal partners to identify potential development locations and advocate for infrastructure required to support greenfield investment
• Identify emerging sectors, market opportunities and supply chains that can diversify Strathcona County’s economy and tax revenue
• Advance foreign direct investment opportunities within the energy and agricultural value chains and other targeted sectors
• Analyze market trends, regional attributes, investment barriers and internal factors to qualify prospects and strengthen attraction strategies
• Develop recommendations for policies, bylaws, incentives and other approaches that reduce barriers to growth and improve the County’s investment readiness
• Guide the continued development and adoption of customer relationship management and digital business-support tools, including the Business Directory, Investment Intelligence Tool and Property Locator

• A bachelor’s degree in management, commerce, business, marketing or a related field.
• Ten years of combined experience in business development, economic development or a related field, with demonstrated progression in responsibility, five of which have been in a leadership position
• A certificate in Economic Development is considered an asset
• Expert knowledge of economic development practices and their application to complex development and…