Job Description

The District of Fort St. James is seeking a permanent full-time Economic Development Officer (EDO). Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the EDO is responsible for the design, creation, and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on strategic economic initiatives that align with long-range economic development and strategic plan economic initiatives. This position actively pursues activities that support business attraction, retention, and expansion in the community. Engagement, communication, and relationship-building will be crucial as this position undertakes activities and fosters partnerships that support the development of the District of Fort St. James as a location of choice for investment, enterprise and growth.

Applicants must have a post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, Marketing, Urban and Regional Planning, or an equivalent field of study, with 2-5 years of experience in the community/economic development field, or related knowledge and experience in a parallel field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Applicants will have experience with grant research, writing proposals, managing reports, and experience recruiting, hiring, supervising and managing others. A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence is also required.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check and a verification of their education credentials.

For a comprehensive job description or for more information regarding our community, please visit our website at https://www.fortstjames.ca.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Fort St James, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Community Economic Development : 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-11-07