Economic & Community Development Officer

Local Government District of Pinawa; Pinawa; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Government District of Pinawa seeks an Economic & Community Development Officer to lead housing strategies, drive economic development, and coordinate planning initiatives. You will work with LGD staff, Council, and partners to grow the community and secure funding.

The role emphasizes collaboration, creative problem-solving, and delivering tangible outcomes within a municipal budget. In-office with hybrid flexibility, you will be central to Pinawa's growth and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or certification in related field with progressive municipal/government experience.
• Strong knowledge of land use, grants, and budget evaluation.
• Experience collaborating with councils, partners and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Land & housing strategy evaluation and land inventory development.
• Develop incentive frameworks and regional economic plans.
• Assist with planning updates and grant funding acquisition.
• Maintain intergovernmental relationships and support resiliency plans.
• Manage public communications and draft council reports.

Skills

Grant writing

GIS mapping

Financial evaluation

Digital media communications

Municipal land use

Education

Post-secondary education in Economic Development

Urban Planning degree/certification

Business Administration degree

Municipal Administration degree

Tools

GIS software

Mapping tools

Digital media platforms

Job description

Economic & Community Development Officer Employer: Local Government District of Pinawa Location: Pinawa Application Deadline: TBD

Job Description:

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent (Unionized) | Hours: 40 Hours/Week (Mon–Fri)

Compensation: $87,360 – $95,222 annually, based on qualifications (per LGD of Pinawa Collective Agreement).

As a vibrant, growing community nestled along the Winnipeg River, Pinawa offers an exceptional quality of life paired with endless potential. If you’re passionate about local impact, this role puts you right at the heart of our growth, offering a real opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community.

As our Economic & Community Development Officer, you’ll be a key player on our administrative management team, collaborating directly with LGD staff, Council, regional partners, and community members. From driving housing strategies and land development to championing business growth, grant funding, and community engagement, no two days will look the same.

We’re looking for someone creative, practical, enthusiastic and a flexible problem-solver who knows how to make big things happen using available resources. If you’re ready to bring fresh ideas and help our community thrive, we’d love to have you on the team!

Key Responsibilities

• Land & Housing Strategy: Evaluate LGD land parcels, establish land inventories, and formulate housing strategies to address residential and industrial demand.
• Economic Growth & Marketing: Review & develop incentive frameworks, create online business tools, build regional stakeholder networks, and execute economic development plans.
• Community Planning & Revenue: Assist with Secondary Development Plan and Zoning By-Law updates, streamline business lease agreements, and secure federal/provincial grant funding.
• Strategic Partnerships: Maintain intergovernmental relationships, collaborate with AECL/CNL transition frameworks, and support the Pinawa Resiliency Plan.
• Public Communications: Manage LGD digital media channels, draft Council reports, coordinate community events, and support newcomer settlement initiatives.

Key Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Education & Experience: Post-secondary education or certification in Economic Development, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Municipal Administration, or a related field, combined with progressive experience in municipal, government, or business environments.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of municipal land use, grant writing, financial evaluation, GIS/mapping tools, and digital media communications.
• Mindset & Approach: Pragmatic and flexible, with a proven ability to deliver quality outcomes and solve complex problems within limited municipal budgets and available resources.
• Work Location: In-office presence is required as the primary working arrangement, with hybrid remote work flexibility available as duties and responsibilities permit.

The position will remain open until filled.

The LGD of Pinawa thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.