Community Development Coordinator at City of Kelowna

Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

CK54193P

Position Title

Community Development Coordinator

No. of Staff Required

Position Type

FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

n/A

Position Groups

CUPE Civic

Division

Active Living & Culture (DV164)

Department

Social Development (DP279)

Department Name

Branch

Social Development (BR279)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

A Community Development Coordinator inspires, encourages, facilitates and empowers the community to provide activities that improve the quality of life and vibrancy of Kelowna.

Duties - Union

Collaborate with individuals, community based organizations, registered societies, networks, coalitions and informal groups to:

• Build community engagement at the community level (strengthen social capital)
• Support the development and delivery of programs, services and events that enhance community life
• Increase the community’s capacity to engage, initiate and support activities and events that improve the quality of life and vibrancy of the community.
• Coordinate community grant programs.
• Respond to telephone and in-person public enquiries and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
• Develop and maintain a variety of communications and resource materials to support initiatives and activities.
• Conduct community presentations.
• Research and analyze data/information related to community needs, trends and opportunities.
• Design, manage and evaluate initiatives, programs and projects.
• Prepare reports, correspondence and maintain a wide variety of manual and computerized departmental records and file systems.
• Process financial documents and monitor budgets.

Results and Activities - Non union

Credentials - Union

• Diploma in a related discipline (Community Development, Nonprofit Management)
• Experience
• Communication Excellence
• Service Excellence
• People management
• Project management
• Computer literacy
• BC Class 5 Drivers

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Competencies

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on July 8, 2026.

Additional Hiring Information

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Pay Rate

Starts at $39.51 per hour

Posting Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

07/17/2026

Days of Work

Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day

Hours of Work

7:00am – 4:00pm or 8:00am – 5:00pm

Work Location

OTHER LOCATION

Specify Work Location

Smith Avenue

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Driver's Abstract

• Education / Certificates

Optional Documents