Are you passionate about driving economic growth and positioning communities as vibrant destinations to live, work, and visit? The City of Campbell River is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Officer (Tourism) to join our team.

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 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The role: Reporting to the Economic Development and Tourism Manager, the Business Development Officer (Tourism) will oversee the City’s 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 you’ll have opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on the community.

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 Driver’s License, and produce and maintain a clean driver’s 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.

Posting Date:  March 30, 2026

Closing Date:  April 26, 2026

Posting Number:  26-003-2

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. 

Questions about this position? Email [email protected]