Occupation
Economic development officer
Economic development officers work for a municipality, region, or agency to help local businesses establish, stay, and expand. The work mixes relationship-building with employers, coordination of grant and incentive programs, and preparation of the profiles and data packages that a prospective investor asks for.
Also known as: Economic development coordinator · Investment attraction officer
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Part of Government, policy and administration
What the work involves
- Meet local employers to understand what is limiting their ability to operate or expand.
- Assemble community profiles, site information, and data packages for prospective investors.
- Coordinate business support, grant, and incentive programs run by the organization.
- Connect businesses to permitting, workforce, and training resources across agencies.
- Support trade missions, investment events, and sector development initiatives.
- Report on program activity and outcomes to council or the agency board.
How people commonly enter
- A bachelor's degree in economics, business, planning, geography, or public administration.
- An economic development certification offered through a professional association.
- Progression from a business support, planning, or chamber of commerce position.
- Movement from a regional development agency or municipal planning department.
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
Pathways: Common in public service
Typical work context
Public facing · Desk based · Involves travel · Team based · Varied work
Related interests
Enterprising (leading) · Social (helping) · Conventional (organizing)
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