EXTERNAL
August 6, 2025
Community Investment Strategist
People and Partner Services
(2-year Term, Full-time; 75 hours bi-weekly)
Make a meaningful impact on the future of our City.
The City of Lethbridge is seeking a dynamic and service-driven Community
Investment Strategist for a 2-year term opportunity within our Strategic
Initiatives and Partnerships team. This role will play a critical part in
delivering coordinated, high-quality support to businesses, developers, and
investors interacting with the City.
Reporting to the Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Manager, this position
is central to advancing Lethbridge’s “one-window business support” model
ensuring a clear, responsive, and streamlined experience for those looking to
invest in our community.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Act as the primary point of contact for investment-related inquiries,
supporting stakeholders in navigating City processes from opportunity to
action.
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Support the City’s efforts to strengthen relationships with local and
regional economic development stakeholders.
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Collaborate with internal departments to deliver a seamless experience to
prospective investors.
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Provide strategic guidance to ensure internal alignment with Council’s
economic development goals.
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Manage strategic community and economic development projects and initiatives.
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Contribute to long-term planning by ensuring the City is agile,
future-focused, and able to meet evolving community and business needs.
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Champion a culture of service excellence, proactive problem-solving, and
collaborative engagement with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
What You Bring:
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A degree in Business, Economic Development, Public Administration, or a
related field. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
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Significant experience in economic development, business support,
organizational design, or a related leadership role.
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Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
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Experience leading and influencing change across departments or
organizations.
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Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to
balance big-picture goals with operational realities.
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Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
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A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for public service and
community building.
Why Join Us?
At the City of Lethbridge, we’re building a vibrant, resilient economy that
supports our community now and into the future. This is your opportunity to take
a leadership role in shaping how the City supports business and investment—while
driving innovation in how we organize and deliver services internally.
As a term employee, you’ll have a unique opportunity to lead meaningful
projects, contribute to transformational change, and help set a strong
foundation for Lethbridge’s continued growth.
For additional information on this opportunity, please contact:
Perry Stein, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Manager –
perry.stein@lethbridge.ca [perry.stein@lethbridge.ca]
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume, with cover letter, to:
www.lethbridge.ca [http://www.lethbridge.ca]
Closing Date: August 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
