Employment Opportunity - Economic Development Officer
Employment Opportunity
Economic Development Officer - Permanent, Full-Time
Rate of Pay: Pay Band 5 $68,086.20 - $85,893.36
The County of Annapolis is currently seeking an Economic Development Officer to join our team! This is an opportunity to work amongst the breathtaking natural beauty of the Bay of Fundy shoreline and the lush Annapolis River, where you will be captivated by coastal communities, towns, village, historic properties and stunning parks that are the pride of our County. Annapolis County is an ideal location to live, work and play.
The Economic Development Officer (EDO) leads the Municipality’s efforts to facilitate business growth, attract investment, and secure long-term economic sustainability. Reporting to the CAO, the EDO is responsible for developing and implementing a multi-year Economic Development Strategy that balances infrastructure renewal with positive community growth. The role serves as the primary liaison for all items related to economic development between the Municipality, local businesses, and regional partners. This position will also provide service through an agreement to the Town of Annapolis Royal for one day a week and will work in the Town Office under the guidance of their CAO on these days.
Accountability
This position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis.
Qualifications and Expectations
Education: A university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Community Development, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in economic development, preferably in a rural municipal setting.
Business Retention and Expansion International (BREI), or comparable, certification or training would be considered an asset or a willingness to commit to this training.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Nova Scotia Municipal Government Act, land-use planning, and regional economic trends.
Skills:
o Exceptional written and verbal communication, including public speaking and proposal writing.
o Proven project management experience with the ability to manage complex budgets.
Requirements: Must hold a valid driver’s license and be available for occasional evening meetings or weekend events.
Core Competencies
Strategic Agility: Ability to anticipate future trends and create competitive strategies.
Political Acumen: Understanding of municipal government functions and sensitivity to community interests.
Relationship Building: Capacity to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and First Nations partners.
For a complete job description please click here: HERE
Deadline for submissions: 4:00PM on May 29th, 2026
Please submit your application via our careers page: https://careers.risepeople.com/municipality-of-the-county-of-annapolis/en
Applications will not be accepted via Social Media (Facebook)
The County of Annapolis thanks all those for applying but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Statement of Intent: Our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce representative of the communities we serve at all job levels. We encourage applications from Indigenous People, Persons of African Descent, Black/African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons Living with Disabilities, Gender Diverse Persons and members of other historically excluded communities. While we recognize the inherent difficulty of doing so, members of equity seeking communities are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter or your resume.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know through our email below.
employment@annapoliscounty.ca
(902) 532-0890
Municipality of the County of Annapolis
752 St. George St, PO Box 100
Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0