If you’re an experienced Economic Development Officer (EDO) or looking for advanced information and support, you’re in the right place!
Please explore the resources below. You can also fill out the Contact Us form and get connected with an EDO mentor.
Training & Tools
Cando Guidebooks
Preview the Tables of Contents of Cando’s guidebooks, available for purchase in English and French. These guidebooks cover an extensive list of economic development topics, from Community Planning to Managerial Accounting to New Venture Development.
Mining and Indigenous Economic Development: Tools for Communities
Region-specific webinars, sponsored by Natural Resources Canada, present minerals maps, outline business and employment opportunities and showcase successful Indigenous ventures in mining procurement.
Procurement Mentorship
Cando and Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC)’s procurement mentorship program. Gain essential tools and personalized coaching with live distance learning and a certificate upon completion.
Procurement Resources & Videos
Cando’s Roadmap of the Federal Procurement Process for Indigenous Businesses is a strategic guide designed to help Indigenous businesses navigate government contracting.
Procurement Showcases
Procurement showcases are events designed to connect Indigenous businesses with government agencies and corporations seeking to fulfill procurement goals, such as the 5% Indigenous business procurement target.
Resource Links
Access a collection of tools and resources for Economic Development Officers and communities, with links to organizations and services that support economic development activities.
Transforming Indigenous Procurement Survey 2023
This survey explored the experiences of Indigenous businesses and communities in the realm of public procurement in Canada. The report provides insight and calls to action.
Certification
11 Competencies of Indigenous EDOs
Explore the 11 competencies needed for the job of an Aboriginal EDO. Many are also useful in other jobs and areas of life.
About Certification
Read about certification in TAED and PAED through Cando and the updated competencies. Certification can open doors to new opportunities, connect you with a network of professionals, and empower you to make a lasting impact on Indigenous economies.
Certification Graduates
Meet the Economic Development Officers (EDOs) that have graduated with their TAED and PAED designations.
Certification Stories
Personal stories of Economic Development Officers (EDOs) who have benefited from Cando certifications. These stories show how certification has enhanced their credibility and helped them advance in their careers.
College/University Programs for EDOs
List (with links) of accredited programs for Economic Development Officers (EDO) available through colleges and universities across Canada.
Professional Aboriginal Economic Developer (PAED) Certification
Overview of the Professional Aboriginal Economic Developer (PAED) certification, requirements, and who to contact for more information.
Technical Aboriginal Economic Developer (TAED) Certification
Overview of the Technician Aboriginal Economic Developer (TAED) certification, competencies, steps for certification, and who to contact for more information.
Economic Development Opportunity
Connect
Cando Conferences
Plan to attend the next conference, an excellent opportunity to learn, sharpen skills, and network.
Connect Magazine
Published six times a year, Cando Connect is a digital magazine offering content to both inspire and inform our diverse membership and stakeholders.
Economic Development Open Forum
The Open Forum is a space for Economic Development Officers (EDOs) to engage in meaningful discussions, share best practices, and collaborate on challenges related to Indigenous economic development.