business development officer

Government of Canada - Western; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Edmonton seeks a qualified applicant with a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience to develop policies and administer programs promoting industrial investment. Responsibilities include responding to business enquiries and conducting market research. This role requires on-site work, with benefits including health and dental plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Ability to conduct surveys and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies to promote industrial and commercial investment.
• Administer programs in rural and urban areas.
• Respond to enquiries from the business community.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop policies
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan development projects
• 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
• Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals
• Design market research questionnaires
• Develop feasibility studies
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Develop and implement business plans
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Reliability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan