The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has an immediate opportunity for a North Peace Coordinator working from our office in the Fort St John office. Reporting to the North Peace Regional Economic Development Officer (EDO), the North Peace Coordinator will be responsible for work involving coordination, development, and implementation of the strategic plans for the North Peace Economic Development Commission (NPEDC) and the North Peace Airport Society (NPAS).

Duties of the North Peace Coordinator are to coordinate the development and implementation of strategic goals as assigned; prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records, manuals, files and other materials related to the work; assist in the research, evaluation and prepare recommendations related to implementation of strategic goals as assigned; and coordinate with external agencies, governments and internal departments.

The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Minimum Grade 12, post-secondary an asset;
Recognized education in a business related field, or equivalent relevant experience or combination of both, as well as good knowledge of business skills. Diploma or certificate in accounting or business administration would be desirable;
Minimum of 3 years in a related field and/or working with Non Profit Societies;
Must have general bookkeeping or accounting experience and be proficient with accounting software.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities;
Demonstrated public relations and customer services skills in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders;

This position requires excellent communication and technical skills, both verbal and written, to convey necessary information to the public, professionals and other staff. A Class 5 driver’s license is required.

The rate of pay for this CUPE position is $33.38 per hour, based on a 35 hour work week. A full and competitive benefit package is also included. For a full job description go to www.prrd.bc.ca