Edmonton, Alberta, Canada · On-site
The Edmonton Region is gaining momentum and Edmonton Global is converting that momentum into investment and growth. The region has seen some of the strongest population growth in Canada, including nearly 6% year-over-yea…
Skills: Business Development, Investment Attraction, Site Selection, Economic Development, Management Consulting
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Drive the development and advancement of a robust pipeline of investment opportunities to attract companies to the Edmonton region. Engage with senior executives to build tailored business cases and guide prospective investors through the investment lifecycle to a final decision.
Requires 3-7 years of experience in business development or economic development and a bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a related field. Candidates must possess strong commercial acumen, experience with CRM systems like HubSpot, and the ability to travel internationally.
The Edmonton Region is gaining momentum and Edmonton Global is converting that momentum into investment and growth. The region has seen some of the strongest population growth in Canada, including nearly 6% year-over-year increases and a projected 16% five-year growth. Edmonton Global works globally to attract investment, advance opportunities, and position the Edmonton Region as a leading destination for companies to scale.
Why Join Edmonton Global?
This is an opportunity to do high-impact work at the intersection of business development, investment attraction, and regional economic growth. You will join a team focused on building a strong pipeline of investment opportunities, advancing strategic projects, and positioning the Edmonton region competitively for global investment. In this role, you will work directly with companies making real investment decisions, directly engaging senior executives, and shaping business cases. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of business development, strategy and international development with a direct line of sight to create outcomes.
If you are energized by commercial conversations, relationship-building, and turning opportunity into action, this role offers the chance to do meaningful work in a dynamic and forward-looking environment.
About the Role
Edmonton Global is seeking a commercially minded Sr. Business Development Manager, to drive the development and advancement of a robust pipeline of investment opportunities.
This role is responsible for identifying, originating, and advancing opportunities by engaging companies that are evaluating growth, expansion, or market entry. The successful candidate will work directly with prospective investors to understand their strategic drivers, assess fit with the Edmonton region, and guide opportunities through the investment lifecycle, from initial engagement through to final investment decision (FID).
This role requires a strong understanding of how companies make location and investment decisions, including cost structures, access to talent, logistics, and market opportunity. You will also play a critical role in translating these factors into a compelling regional value proposition, while supporting site selection processes and developing comparative jurisdiction analysis to position the Edmonton region competitively.
Working closely with internal teams, municipal and regional partners, and industry stakeholders, you will be accountable for building and progressing a high-quality pipeline and contributing directly to investment outcomes in the Edmonton region.
You will thrive in this position if you
What You will do
Pipeline Development & Management
Company Engagement & Positioning
Site Selection & Analysis
Partnerships & Intelligence Gathering
What You Bring
Who You Are
Requirements of the Position
Open until suitable candidate is found. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The purpose of Edmonton Global is to radically transform and grow the economy of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
The Edmonton Metropolitan Region has 1.5 million people and over 783,000 jobs. It represents 30% of Alberta's GDP and will grow to 2.2 million people and 1.2 million jobs in the next 30 years. Edmonton Global promotes the Edmonton Region globally to attract and retain business investment. Edmonton Global is a not-for-profit established by 14 regional municipalities to advance economic development and cooperation in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
Offices: 10020 100 St NW, Suite 2205, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0N5, CA
The purpose of Edmonton Global is to radically transform and grow the economy of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
The Edmonton Metropolitan Region has 1.5 million people and over 783,000 jobs. It represents 30% of Alberta's GDP and will grow to 2.2 million people and 1.2 million jobs in the next 30 years. Edmonton Global promotes the Edmonton Region globally to attract and retain business investment. Edmonton Global is a not-for-profit established by 14 regional municipalities to advance economic development and cooperation in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
Offices: 10020 100 St NW, Suite 2205, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0N5, CA
