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Economic Development Specialist
Venture Kamloops
297 1st Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2C 3J3
$68,866–$81,084 a year
Full-time
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$68,866–$81,084 a year
Paid time off, Dental care, Life insurance, Employee assistance program, Disability insurance, RRSP match, Extended health care, Flexible schedule
Full-time
Weekends as needed
297 1st Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2C 3J3

Full job description

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:

  • Contribute to 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

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:

  • Experience supporting, delivering, and driving economic development, business development or client-facing programs
  • 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, following platform best practices and turning analytics into insights
  • 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)

  • Support the conduct of ongoing surveys to identify business needs and growth opportunities
  • Help 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, Finance or related field (marketing/advertising, commercial real estate development etc). Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Certification in Economic Development (Ec.D, CEcD) or working towards it is an asset.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for local/regional travel.

Why Kamloops?
Kamloops is a growing city of over 100,000 people, one of the fastest-growing metro areas on the west coast. 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 welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank everyone for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,866.00-$81,084.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kamloops, BC V2C 3J3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for local/regional travel?

Work Location: In person

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