Regional Economic Development Advisor

Regional Economic Development Advisor

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Closing date:
July 20, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
FRD
26J
- Selection process number
26-FRD-EA-676314 Location
Alma (Québec), Drummondville (Québec), Gaspé (Québec), Gatineau (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Québec (Québec), Rimouski (Québec), Sept-Îles (Québec), Sherbrooke (Québec), Trois-Rivières (Québec), Val d'Or (Québec)
Salary
$89,966 to $128,102 Level
CO-02 Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
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About the position

Work environment
Working at Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) means making a concrete contribution to shaping Quebec's economic future. Every day, our teams support projects that transform the digital sector, as well as clean energy, tourism, aerospace, advanced technology and many more. We help businesses and communities innovate, grow and shine, while showcasing the richness of local traditions.

We offer strategic support and essential financing to small medium entreprises (SME) and non-profit organizations with an economic vocation throughout all regions of Quebec. Joining CED means having a real impact on the vitality and resilience of our communities.

More specifically, we work within the Regional Operations Sector, a team at the heart of the action and the implementation of DEC’s mandate. Our environment is fast-paced, driven by a constant desire to modernise our ways of working and improve our practices.
Intent of the process
The immediate intent of the process is to fill positions on a temporary basis (Term, acting or assignment) at Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED).This process could also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates and could be used to fill similar positions within the various Business Offices at Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) with various official language proficiencies (French Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB), and using various staffing mechanisms (Indeterminate, Term extension, Term deployment, Secondment, Assignment).

Important messages
Candidates who do not provide the requested information CLEARLY may have their application REJECTED. Furthermore, we will not contact candidates if information is missing or incomplete.
To be appointed to a position, you must possess all the essential qualifications. Other qualifications may be taken into account when selecting the appointee.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Candidates are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Please note that the positions are located in Quebec regions only. If not already a resident of the Quebec regions, the selected candidate will have to relocate. Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS)’s relocation directives.

As part of this process:

• You must specify ONE (1) primary region;

• You can specify ONE (1) secondary region (optional).
Your application will first be analyzed for your main choice. The choice of region directly influences your chances of selection.
Needs vary by region:
Some regions offer more short-term opportunities.
If you are selected, you MUST be available to work in your chosen region.

The positions are located at:
- Alma
- Drummondville
- Gaspé
- Gatineau
- Montréal
- Québec
- Rimouski
- Sept-Îles
- Sherbrooke
- Trois-Rivières
- Val-d'OrIn line with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) direction, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) intends to adopt a common hybrid work model where employees work at their designated worksite at least 4 days each week, as of July 6, 2026. Those positions require on-site presence in accordance with the currency policy on the office attendance and also require the ability to travel within the territory covered by the business office to which the position is assigned.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Other…