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Benjamin Young

Observer · DISC type ci
Interim CEO at Economic Development Lethbridge
📍 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Benjamin Young is the Interim CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge, where he leverages a strong background in government administration. His expertise includes investment attraction, government proposals, and community development, supported by a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Lethbridge.

He is deeply invested in fostering community growth, having spent his career developing networks and partnerships with regional stakeholders to advance economic and tourism goals. He is currently focused on understanding the local business landscape to guide future initiatives.

He was promoted from Director, Investment Attraction to lead the organization through a key transitional period.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Interim CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Personality Overview

How Benjamin shows up

Assertive
Value Driven
Example Seeker

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Priorities

Topics Benjamin cares about

Local Business Support
He is actively leading a survey in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown BRZ to better understand the local business landscape heading into 2026.
Investment Attraction
His career focus and previous role as Director at EDL involved attracting new investment and advertising municipally owned land to spur economic growth.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Interim CEO
Economic Development Lethbridge
3-2022
Director, Investment Attraction
Economic Development Lethbridge
7-2021 - 3-2022
Planning & Economic Development Officer
Municipal District of Taber
10-2017 - 7-2021
Economic Development Officer
Taber Economic Development
7-2014 - 10-2016
Community Economic Development Officer
Chinook Community Futures
In the press

Media appearances

EDL Organizational Transition. Featured in Choose Lethbridge (official Economic Development Lethbridge website)
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Economic Development Lethbridge promoting Highway 3 .... Featured in Penticton Herald
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Education
2008 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
The University of Lethbridge
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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