Careers

We are always on the lookout for individuals who have the drive and the passion to make a difference. In today’s rapidly-evolving world, we are open to new ideas and welcome fresh ways of thinking. If you are a creative thinker who enjoys collaborating with others and cares about addressing social issues, we want to hear from you!

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Why Work With Us?

Are you looking for an enriching and rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! We are dedicated to rural development, fostering a sense of community impact and purpose for our employees. We put emphasis on collaboration and innovation, providing employees with a platform to make a genuine difference. You will be integral in helping to create meaningful impact for rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across Canada

Open Positions

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to careers@ruraldevelopment.ca
This position will remain open until we identify a suitable candidate.

Part-time, 25 hours/week (24-month contract – April 26 to Mar 28)

Community Engagement Coordinator

$32.10 + 4% vacation pay

Alberta (Remote/Hybrid, with travel)

We’re looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to support a national initiative focused on veteran homelessness in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. This role is centered on meaningful engagement, ensuring the voices of veterans, service providers, and communities directly shape the direction of the work and the resources developed. You’ll be coordinating and supporting engagement activities across Canada, both virtually and in person. This includes planning, logistics, facilitation support, and making sure participants feel respected, prepared, and heard.

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Full-time, 36-month contract (35 hours/week)

Program Specialist

$55,650 – $61,354

Alberta (Remote/Hybrid, with some travel)

We’re looking for a Program Specialist to support the delivery of two key initiatives: ● Alberta Age-Friendly Program – supports communities in promoting healthy, active aging by improving accessibility, social participation, and services for seniors to live independently and stay connected (primary focus). ● Reaching Home (Rural & Remote Alberta) – a cornerstone of RDN’s work addressing homelessness in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities

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Full time

Project Lead, Community Research & Implementation

$58,000 – $65,000

Alberta (Remote/Hybrid, with travel)

We’re looking for a Project Lead, Community Research & Implementation for our Safe & Inclusive Communities team, to lead the delivery of a multi-community initiative focused on strengthening inclusion and welcoming capacity across rural northern Alberta.

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What We Do

Check out our current projects and initiatives that support Canada’s rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. Need help in your community? We also offer a variety of services to kick-start your own projects.

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11443-143 Street,
NW Edmonton,
Alberta T5M 1V7

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RDN acknowledges the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island and respects the histories, languages, and cultures of the First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

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