COMPETITION NO. 2026-28
Economic Development Coordinator - Regular Full Time
Excellent people. Awesome Benefits. Great Wages.
Join us in Fort St John – the Energetic City! We are blessed with not only a strong economy but also a sense of community and a quality of life second to none. Fort St. John is a haven for adventure at all times of the year, with various active sport and leisure clubs, special events, and a standing commitment to promoting and providing community and personal wellness appealing to a wide range of interests.
The Economic Development Coordinator reports to the Manger of Economic Development and receives direction from the Director of Development Services. The Economic Development Coordinator is a highly accountable position, responsible to perform coordination on assigned Economic Development projects. Duties will include the development, implementation and evaluation of various City projects. Responsibilities also include supporting tourism development and promotion, preparing and managing grant applications to secure funding for economic initiatives, and implementing strategies for resident attraction and retention. As directed, the Economic Development Coordinator will act as a liaison and support between City departments, consulting engineers and professional and technical groups on designated projects.
Successful candidates must have: completion of College/University diploma or degree in urban planning, project management, business, commerce, economic development or a closely related field combined with five years experience in a related role, preferably in a municipal setting. Candidate must also have a valid class 5 BC Driver’s License.
This is a Union position (BCGEU) and the rate of pay is $51.53 per hour. Interested applicants are requested to send their resume AND covering letter (Word or PDF format) to the undersigned prior to 9:00 am, July 28, 2026.
Manager of Human Resources, Brittany Wickham
[email protected]
City of Fort St. John, 10631 - 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5
PHONE: (250) 787-8150 FAX: (250) 787-8181
For more information visit https://www.fortstjohn.ca/
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
