MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM

Job summary

Lead Greenview’s economic development and tourism team, advancing economic growth, investment readiness, business expansion, and tourism across its hamlets and rural communities. Oversee related facilities and strategic initiatives while building partnerships and leading communications and marketing with businesses, Indigenous communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Job details

MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF GREENVIEW, ALBERTA DEPARTMENT: Economic Development and Tourism LOCATION: Grovedale, Alberta STATUS: Accepting applications until a suitable candidate is found. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Reporting to the Director, Planning and Economic Development, the Manager, Economic Development and Tourism is responsible for advancing economic growth, investment readiness, business retention and expansion, and tourism development throughout Greenview’s hamlets and rural communities in alignment with municipal priorities, legislation, and Council’s strategic direction. This position provides leadership to the Economic Development and Tourism team and oversees successful operation of economic related facilities, such as Greenview’s Tourism and Interpretive Centers and Airports. The Manager fosters a collaborative and service-oriented approach that supports local businesses, residents, visitors, investors, and community partners. The primary focus of this role is to strengthen regional partnerships, support local business growth, attract investment, enhance workforce and community development initiatives, and promote Greenview as a destination for tourism, recreation, and economic opportunity. Additional responsibilities include supporting strategic initiatives such as Greenview Industrial Gateway, Invest NW Alberta, Work NW Alberta, and development of the Hamlet of Grande Chache as a Multi-Season Resort destination. This will involve leading communications and marketing efforts related to economic development and tourism, and maintaining effective relationships with internal departments, businesses, Indigenous communities, government agencies, and external stakeholders. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL POSTING> Interested Candidates May Submit Cover Letter (stating The Position You Are Applying To) And Resume In One Of The Following Ways By E-mail: careers@mdgreenview.ab.ca (please quote the position in the subject line) Mail Or Drop Off Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 4806 – 36 Ave., Box 1079 Valleyview, Alberta T0H 3N0 While we truly appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Lead Greenview’s economic development and tourism team, advancing economic growth, investment readiness, business expansion, and tourism across its hamlets and rural communities. Oversee related facilities and strategic initiatives while building partnerships and leading communications and marketing with businesses, Indigenous communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

The posting does not specify formal education, experience, or certification requirements. The role’s senior leadership scope indicates a need for experience leading teams and advancing economic development, tourism, partnerships, and stakeholder initiatives.

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Community development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Economic Development
• Tourism Development
• Team Leadership
• Business Retention And Expansion
• Investment Attraction
• Strategic Planning
• Regional Partnership Development
• Marketing And Communications
• Stakeholder Relations
• Workforce Development
• Community Development
• Facility Operations
• Business Support
• Indigenous Relations

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Marketing
• Hospitality
• Sports & Recreation