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Open Position: Economic Development Specialist

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Location: Kamloops, British Columbia
Job Opportunity: Full-time, on site
Closing Date:  Open until filled
Salary Range: $66,730 – $78,569

About the Role:
Reporting to the Executive Director and working with the VK team, you will drive economic development initiatives in business attraction, retention, and expansion to support businesses across Kamloops. This is a hands-on role where your work will have a direct impact on the growth and success of the city.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • Lead initiatives that shape Kamloops’ economic future
  • Work directly with businesses of all sizes and sectors
  • Participate in national business attraction opportunities
  • Engage with a collaborative, mission-driven team
  • Enjoy a flexible work schedule with the optional four-day work week

What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for someone who is proactive, results-driven, and energized by building relationships and making things happen. Specifically:

  • Proven experience creating, implementing, and driving economic development strategies, programs, and services
  • Strong knowledge of local, regional, national, and international economic trends
  • Confidence working with business owners, executives, developers, lenders, site selectors, and technical teams
  • Experience managing social media platforms, analyzing metrics, and turning insights into action
  • Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and digital
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, and align with organizational values

Key Responsibilities:
Business Attraction

  • Identify and engage prospective businesses and key decision-makers
  • Build and maintain networks locally and externally
  • Represent Kamloops at national and international sales missions
  • Deliver presentations, site tours, and marketing materials to encourage business growth

Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E)

  • Conduct ongoing surveys to identify business needs and growth opportunities
  • Develop programs and initiatives to reduce barriers to growth
  • Support start-up resources, entrepreneurial intake, and the VK Advisors Program

Information & Resources

  • Analyze data from Statistics Canada, BCStats, and other sources
  • Maintain VK online resources and social media content
  • Track metrics, prepare reports, and provide actionable insights

Other Responsibilities

  • Attend industry conferences and trade shows
  • Respond to economic development inquiries
  • Collaborate with VK staff on work plans and program delivery
  • Perform other related duties as required

Working Conditions:

  • Travel, after-hours work, and occasional weekends as required
  • Ability to work at a desk for extended periods
  • Site visits may require standing/walking and use of PPE
  • Set-up/tear-down of event materials (up to 25 lbs).

Requirements:

  • University degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
  • Certification in Economic Development (Ec.D, C.EcD), marketing/advertising, or commercial real estate an asset
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required for local/regional travel.

Why Kamloops?
Kamloops is a growing city of over 100,000 people, ranked the 5th fastest-growing metro area in Canada. Enjoy the amenities of a larger centre while benefiting from an affordable, family-friendly lifestyle. With over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, easy access to Vancouver and Kelowna, and a strong sense of community, Kamloops is an ideal place to build your career, start a business, or raise a family.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Ready to make an impact?
For more information and to apply, visit: https://ca.indeed.com/job/economic-development-specialist-b76bcfaffced9b66. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.