Economic Development & Tourism Manager (26-059)
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
The City of Campbell River is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and results‑oriented professional to join our leadership team as Economic Development and Tourism Manager. Reporting to the Director of Economic Development and Indigenous Relations, this position plays a key role in advancing the City’s economic vitality, tourism growth, investment readiness, destination development, and departmental priorities.

The successful candidate will lead the implementation of economic development and tourism strategies, business retention and attraction initiatives, MRDT‑supported tourism programs, annual work plans, and strategic projects that contribute to a vibrant and prosperous community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who enjoys building relationships, managing complex projects, and turning strategy into action. The Manager provides day‑to‑day leadership to staff, manages budgets and reporting requirements, monitors performance, secures external funding opportunities, and helps ensure the effective delivery of departmental initiatives.

Working closely with businesses, Indigenous Nations, tourism partners, community organizations, senior governments, funding agencies, and internal departments, the Manager will help advance initiatives that strengthen Campbell River’s economy, enhance visitor experiences, support local businesses, and create long‑term community benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation:



Salary range of CAD 111,346 to CAD 126,506 commensurate with experience.

Attractive vacation package: Six weeks in your first year, increasing to seven weeks at the start of the second year.

Comprehensive benefits package: Extended health and dental coverage, a defined pension plan, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.

Work‑life balance: Flexible work options, including compressed work week schedules.

Meaningful work: Make an impact on your community.

Qualifications

Post‑secondary degree in economic development, commerce, marketing, public/business administration, tourism or a related field.

Must possess and maintain a valid BC drivers’ licence as per City policy.

Minimum of five (5) years’ recent, progressively responsible experience in economic development, tourism or closely related field.

Minimum of three (3) years’ recent progressive supervisory experience, preferably in a unionised environment.

Previous local government experience.

Experience in destination marketing and promotion using multiple mediums and digital platforms.

Experience in the development of departmental and corporate long‑range plans as well as budget formulation and reporting processes.

Experience working effectively with Indigenous communities.

Preferred Criteria

Certified Economic Developer (Ec.D.) designation or equivalent qualified certification.

Local Government Administration training or equivalent municipal leadership training.

Experience administering or reporting on MRDT programmes.

Experience working with Destination BC, Destination Canada, or destination management organisations.

Experience supporting Indigenous tourism initiatives, intergovernmental relations, or reconciliation‑related programmes.

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a local government environment.

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📌 Economic Development & Tourism Manager - (26-059) - External Closes Aug 16/26 (British Columbia)
🏢 City of Campbell River
📍 British Columbia