business development officer

Government of Canada - Western; Alberta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Alberta is seeking a candidate to administer programs promoting industrial and commercial business investment. Responsibilities include performing administrative tasks, recruiting staff, and responding to enquiries from the business community. A Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience are required, along with skills in communication, organization, and technology. This role is on-site with no remote option available.

Benefits

Free parking available

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer programs to promote business investment.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Respond to business community enquiries.
• Develop social and economic profiles of areas.
• Prepare reports and research papers.
• Provide consulting services.
• Conduct analytical marketing studies.
• Review development proposals.
• Develop marketing strategies and presentations.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Perform administrative tasks
• Recruit and hire staff
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Provide consulting services to government and other organizations
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Develop and implement business plans
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Supervision

• Working groups
• Contractors

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Integrity

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits