Business Development Officer Tourism () External Closes Apr 2626
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Job Location:
Campbell River - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The role: Reporting to the Economic Development and Tourism Manager the Business Development Officer (Tourism) will oversee the Citys community Tourism Business Development Program and develop and implement strategies and programs that support business attraction retention and expansion in the community. The incumbent will implement the Municipal and Regional Development Tax (MRDT) program conduct extensive economic research and analysis and undertake activities that develop and foster partnerships that contribute to economic development and tourism across the City through initiatives that promote Campbell River as a location of choice for visitors business investment as well as resident attraction
Business Development Officer (Tourism) - Job Description
What we offer:
- Competitive wage: The rate of pay for this permanent full-time CUPE bargaining unit position is $49.74 per hour based on a 35-hour work week.
- Comprehensive benefits package: Including 3 weeks paid vacation extended health and dental coverage a defined pension plan life insurance and short term disability coverage.
- Flexible Work arrangements: which may include one of the following: compressed work week earned day off or varied hours.
- What else: Opportunity to work with a collaborative and forward-thinking team where youll have opportunities to grow innovate and make a meaningful impact on the community.
Qualifications :
Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and relationship builder with a strong background in economic and tourism development and has the following qualifications.
Education/Training
- Degree in business administration economic development commerce public administration economics marketing or other related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Training or courses that demonstrate ongoing professional development in the economic tourism and business development field.
- Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Drivers License and produce and maintain a clean drivers abstract as per City policy.
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in a similar role in economic development business development or community program development within the last ten (10) years.
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in developing and implementing marketing and promotional campaigns and activities in the last seven (7) years.
- Experience in managing projects with a wide range of scope and complexity including grant writing as well as provincial and federal reporting.
- Experience in community and industry partner engagement
Please note:
- Preference may be given to candidates who currently reside in or are willing to relocate to Campbell River area.
- Travel may be required.
- Attending evening early morning and weekend meetings may be required.
Additional Information :
Posting Date: March 30 2026
Closing Date: April 26 2026
Posting Number:
When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 1 ... View more
