Derek Baker Email & Phone Number

Prince George, Bc, Ca

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Responsible for leading pro-active work with businesses, local economic development stakeholders, partners and government representatives to identify and advance shared interests, priorities, initiatives and investments while ensuring that Northern perspectives are considered in Government of Canada and PacifiCan decision making.

Prince George, Bc

Responsible for the administration of 16 community development and capacity building programs with commitments ranging from $12,000,000 to $14,000,000 annually.

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Cultivated awareness, knowledge and support for the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG project in Port Edward B.C. while maintaining a close working relationship with corporate offices and team members based in Vancouver, Calgary and abroad.

Led all economic development initiatives including business recruitment, retention and expansion, international trade and investment, grant writing, marketing and research while working closely with elected officials to ensure economic development activities were consistent with municipal goals and objectives.

Provided administrative support for the distribution of the federal Community Adjustment Fund economic stimulus package, which invested $30 million dollars to various municipalities, businesses and non-profit groups throughout Northern BC.