City of Port Alberni

In the heart of Vancouver Island, connected by the sea, wrapped in a blanket of emerald moss, and cloaked in ancient history sits Port Alberni, a vibrant waterfront community with over 20,000 residents. Located within the traditional unceded territories of Tseshaht and Hupačasath First Nations, Port Alberni provides stunning nature views featuring the majestic Beaufort Mountain Range, the 48-kilometer long Alberni Inlet and the protected wetlands of the Somass River Estuary. It boasts terrific outdoor recreational opportunities and provides an excellent quality of life for residents and visitors.

Port Alberni is the gateway to the Barclay Sound, and features North Island College, a state-of-the-art secondary school, hospital, and a well-developed mix of municipal recreational facilities. The community is minutes away from significant and diverse outdoor recreation opportunities including
lakes, rivers, fishing and endless walking and biking trails. While forestry and related manufacturing have long been the mainstay of the Port Alberni economy, recent growth in tourism, marine industry, aerospace, the arts, and clean technologies is bringing new residents and innovative
ideas to this beautiful valley. To learn more about Port Alberni, please visit portalberni.ca, chooseportalberni.ca, hupacasath.ca and tseshaht.com.

The City is committed to enriching the quality of life of residents by creating a vibrant waterfront community, while holding firm to those qualities that make Port Alberni a unique and highly desirable place to live. This is a community proud of its heritage and excited about the future.

The City is seeking a new Director of Development Services to join its leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this position will lead the City’s planning and building teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality programs and services. We are looking for an experienced leader who is a results-oriented team player, has strong previous experience and is excited about working in a community that has many exciting projects ahead.

For additional information, including a full job description, please go to portalberni.ca/employment-opportunities.

Candidates may apply by forwarding a resume and cover letter. An initial review of applications will be done on May 15, 2026, however the position will remain open until filled.

The salary range for this position is $149,056 - $171,039, and includes a comprehensive benefit package and flex day work schedule.