business development officer

Government of Canada - Central; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to develop policies and administer programs that promote industrial and commercial business investment. This role involves planning development projects, conducting market research, and analyzing data to support business growth in both rural and urban areas. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent communication skills and attention to detail. If you are passionate about facilitating economic development and have a knack for strategic planning, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in your community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with experience in policy development.
• Strong skills in MS Office tools are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies and administer programs for business investment.
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on consumer habits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Develop policies
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Plan development projects
• Develop venture capital sources
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers
• Develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends
• Design market research questionnaires
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses
• Develop marketing strategies

Experience and Specialization

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player