AI Industry Partnerships & Events Assistant

Invest Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local economic development organization in Ottawa is seeking a Business Development Assistant to support various initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth. The role involves planning, coordination, and communication support, especially in the emerging technology sectors. The ideal candidate has a background in business administration and relevant experience, with a focus on collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant work or internship experience in business development.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work within the artificial intelligence sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordination of business development initiatives.
• Draft and edit communications for stakeholder engagement.
• Liaise with internal teams to promote initiatives.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written communication

Experience with CRM systems

Social media proficiency

Research and analytical skills

Project coordination

Education

Postsecondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

Eventbrite

Job description

A leading local economic development organization in Ottawa is seeking a Business Development Assistant to support various initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth. The role involves planning, coordination, and communication support, especially in the emerging technology sectors. The ideal candidate has a background in business administration and relevant experience, with a focus on collaboration and communication skills.