The Dene Tha’ First Nation Social Development Department is hiring an Economic Development Manager. This is a full-time two-year contract position with benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

- • Delivers effective programming by supervising and coordinating the operation of services within the Economic Development and Daycare programs.
- • Works with community groups in the development of program proposals and partnerships, funding research, bylaws, policies, and procedures.
- • Supports the development of career development programs.
- • Willingness and ability to work with other departments, linking with other programs to achieve common goals.
- • Have superior confidence to function effectively in corporate/boardroom environment.
- • Effectively supervise three to five employees.

Qualifications:

- • Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent training
- • Preferred university degree or college education in a related field.
- • Work experience in multiple business settings, knowledge, and interactions.




- • Previous experience working with project development and implementation.
- • Valuable understanding of business practices, proposal writing, and report writing.
- • Strong financial management skills (budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, reporting).
- • Use of computer systems and applications including Microsoft Office
- • Solid planning, organizing, and critical thinking skills.
- • Effective management, team building, leadership, and supervisory strengths.
- • Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer services.

The successful candidate must provide a current Criminal Record check and a Child Intervention check. The successful candidate must have reliable transportation and a valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License. Travel to local Dene Tha’ communities and travel out of the area is required.

Closing Date: November 20, 2026

📌 Economic Development Manager (Canada)
🏢 Dene Tha
📍 Canada