business development officer

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Edmonton is seeking a candidate to administer programs promoting business investment. Responsibilities include recruiting staff and developing marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience, with strong communication and interpersonal skills required. Work is in person with no remote options.

Benefits

Free parking available

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Personal suitability for client-focused roles.

Responsibilities

• Administer programs to promote business investment.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Develop and implement business plans.
• Conduct analytical marketing studies.
• Provide consulting services to government.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Team player

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

• 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

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

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

• Free parking available
• Other benefits