The City of Leduc is one of Alberta’s fastest-growing municipalities. Located at a major transportation hub connecting the QEII Highway, Canadian Pacific Railway and Edmonton International Airport, Leduc perks from strong activity in industrial development, logistics, large-format retail, and the oil and gas sector. Home to over 40,000 residents, the City plays an important role within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and offers a strong quality of life for its young and growing population.

A diverse workforce of approximately 600 employees delivers a broad range of municipal programs and services, from frontline operations and emergency services to engineering, finance, recreation and community development. Guided by its mission, People. Building. Community ., and the values of Teamwork, Service, Respect and Leadership , the City is focused on responsible growth, service excellence and building a resilient, people-centred organization.

Community & Social Development is central to the City’s commitment to building a connected, vibrant and resilient community. As Leduc continues to grow and evolve, the City is bringing together community development, social development, arts, culture and heritage to strengthen relationships, build community capacity and respond to changing needs. Through collaboration with residents, organizations and interest holders, the team helps shape an inclusive community where people feel connected, supported and able to contribute meaningfully.

Mandate

Reporting to the Director, Community & Social Development, the Manager, Community Development provides strategic and operational leadership for the City’s community development portfolio, including the following portfolios: capacity building services, theatre services,



and events, arts, culture and heritage; as well as the planning of indoor and outdoor spaces that support an active, creative, and engaged community.

The Manager, Community Development is responsible for long-term planning, governance, service delivery, financial stewardship, organizational leadership, and fostering collaborative relationships that strengthen community wellbeing and support Council’s strategic priorities and corporate business plans. Through the leadership of specialized service-area Leads, and in partnership with the Manager, Social Development, this position helps ensure the business unit’s services remain responsive, sustainable, and positioned to meet the needs of a growing community.

Key Accountabilities

People & Operational Excellence

- Lead and develop the extended leadership team (Leads), Coordinators and support staff.
- Create clarity and set priorities across portfolios; allocate work and resources effectively.
- Coach staff and manage performance; responsible for all staffing and performance functions of the portfolio.
- Support training, development and succession planning.
- Remove barriers between and among teams; build a collaborative culture with shared outcomes.
- Ensure consistent service delivery and drive operational improvements.




- Maximize subject matter experts; build wraparound teams across the department to improve services and team resiliency.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, guidelines, and legislation.
- Work with the management team to administer the collective agreement for unionized staff (IATSE), including day-to-day administration and performance management processes.
- Provide strategic advice and communication to the Director, Community & Social Development on initiatives and strategic direction for this portfolio, and its impacts across the business unit and City.

Community Development

- Develop and advance the long-term vision, strategies, master plans and service levels for the Community Development portfolio.
- Lead community development initiatives spanning physical and social infrastructure, volunteer and nonprofit capacity, community wellness and resiliency, events, arts, culture and heritage, including the Grants to Organizations program, Dr. Woods’ House Museum and Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts.
- Identify emerging community needs and opportunities for parks, trails, recreation, arts and cultural facilities, community spaces and social infrastructure that strengthen quality of life, equity and belonging.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with community organizations and partners, negotiate major partnership and service agreements, and represent the City on significant community initiatives.
- Lead community engagement and consultation and use research, demographics, best practices and community insights to inform capital projects, service reviews and new or enhanced programs and services.
- Support new, growing and marginalized communities in navigating municipal

📌 Manager, Community Development (Leduc)
🏢 City of Leduc
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