Regional Development Officer (Economic Development)

Regional Development Officer (Economic Development)
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality

Job Posting No. 2026.31

With recreation at your doorstep, affordable living, and big-city amenities—all within a small, friendly town—Fort Nelson offers you the chance to spend less time commuting, save money on housing, and enjoy more time living.

If an annual salary range of $92,311 to $115,389, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, 4 weeks of vacation, and a travel grant sounds appealing, We would love to hear from you!

The NRRM is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our Regional Development & Planning Team. In the Regional Development Officer role, you will work closely with the Director of Regional Development & Planning and collaborate with the team to support the region’s economic and social growth. Your efforts will help build vibrant communities where residents and businesses can thrive.

Our ideal candidate has experience working in or with rural and small communities, along with a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities these communities face related to economic development. Familiarity with resource-based economies, including forestry, mining, agriculture, oil & gas would be considered an asset. In this role, you will have opportunities to shape policies and strategies that support growth and diversification across various economic sectors such as industry, agriculture, transportation, tourism, communications, utilities, film, trade investment, manufacturing, and retail.

Candidates should have post-secondary education focused on economic development, or a related field. And a minimum of two years’ experience in economic development, business development, marketing, or a similar role. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to deliver presentations and facilitate discussions effectively. Well-developed interpersonal skills are important for working tactfully and diplomatically with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders to build and maintain collaborative relationships. High proficiency with computers and applications—including Microsoft Office programs like Word and Excel—as well as familiarity with municipal systems is necessary. Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a Police Information Check.

A complete job description is attached to the employment file online at . While we’ve outlined key qualifications, we encourage all interested applicants to apply. Cover letters should include at least one substantive example of economic development-related work undertaken by the candidate. We thank all applicants for their interest, and we will notify all candidates of receipt of applications. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on October 30, 2026.

Please e-mail your cover letter (including the example noted above) and resume to:

Jessa Chupik, MA
Human Resources Manager
NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
Bag Service 399 | Fort Nelson, BC | V0C 1R0
mail: View email address on civicjobs.ca

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