business development officer

Government of Canada - Central; Hawkesbury; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian governmental agency is seeking an experienced professional to supervise staff and administer programs promoting business investment in rural and urban areas. The role involves both in-person and remote work. Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, bilingual skills, and valid driver's licence. Benefits include health plans, insurance, and team-building opportunities.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Team building opportunities

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Criminal record check and bondable required.
• Valid driver's licence and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional and support staff.
• Administer programs to promote business investment.
• Provide consulting services to government and organizations.

Skills

Bilingual

Client focus

Dependability

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate/diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Database management

Zoho CRM

Job description

Overview

Bilingual

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Business and/or industry
• Economic development organization
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Financial institution
• Government department and/or agency

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional and support staff and students
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan development projects
• Develop venture capital sources
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals
• 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
• Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals
• Maintain database of potential franchisees, real estate locations and on-line buy/sell Internet sites
• Prepare funding applications
• Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Develop and implement business plans
• Office management
• Consult with boards of directors, senior managers and government officials
• Notify debtors of overdue accounts and payments
• Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Working groups
• Committees
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Database management
• Tablet computer
• Zoho CRM

Area of specialization

• Accounting and financial services
• Loans and mortgages

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel internationally

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
• Integrity
• Due diligence

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities