Economic Development Specialist

District of Squamish; Squamish; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay 4%

Statutory holiday pay 5%

12% in lieu of benefits after 455 hrs

Job summary

The District of Squamish is seeking an Economic Development Specialist on a temporary full-time basis to support local economic growth, program delivery, and sector strategy implementation. You will manage projects, analyze data, and communicate findings to guide decisions while collaborating with businesses and community partners.

The role requires hands-on project management, research and marketing experience, and a degree in Commerce or related fields.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a related discipline including project management and business relationship management.
• 2 years of experience in research, communications, and marketing.
• Degree in Commerce, Economic Development, Marketing, or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate grant-funded economic development projects.
• Conduct economic and demographic research to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices.
• Analyze data and prepare statistical, sectoral, and economic reports.
• Develop recommendations to support sustainable economic growth and strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and industry partners.
• Draft and edit communications, reports, website content, and correspondence.

Skills

Project management

Business relationship management

Research

Communications

Marketing

Education

Commerce / Economic Development / Marketing / Business Administration degree

Job description

Economic Development Specialist – Temporary Full-Time (anticipated end date March 31, 2027)

Are you passionate about building vibrant local economies and creating opportunities for businesses and communities to thrive? The District of Squamish is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organized Economic Development Specialist to support key initiatives that strengthen our local economy, foster innovation, and advance community prosperity.

Reporting to the Economic Development Officer, the Economic Development Specialist plays a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of economic development projects and programs. This position supports project management, customer relationship management, research and analysis, communications, marketing, and department administration while contributing to the implementation of the District's Economic Development Sector Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate grant-funded economic development projects.
• Conduct economic and demographic research to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices.
• Analyze data and prepare statistical, sectoral, and economic reports.
• Develop recommendations that support sustainable economic growth and strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and industry partners.
• Draft and edit communications, reports, website content, and correspondence.

What we’re looking for

You are a collaborative, analytical, and results-oriented professional who enjoys managing projects, building relationships, and supporting community growth. Our ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in a related discipline including project management and business relationship management; supplemented with 2 years’ experience in research, communications, and marketing and a degree in Commerce, Economic Development, Marketing, or Business Administration.

Who we are

The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting, spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class recreational opportunities offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat.

We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to continuous learning, improvement, and excellence in service to our citizens - and so is our ideal candidate.

Our Vision

Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish.

Our Mission

We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish.

Our Core Values

Respect, Integrity, Connection, Progress

On top of the hourly rate of $45.18, the District of Squamish offers 4% vacation, 5% statutory holiday pay and after 455 hours worked, 12% in lieu of benefits for the duration of the assignment.

Human Resources

District of Squamish

37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, B.C., V8B 0A3