business development officer

Government of Canada - Central; Oakville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency located in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a candidate to develop marketing policies and conduct market analyses. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include administering programs to promote business investment, conducting analytical studies, and preparing reports. The position is on-site only, with various work settings, and offers a range of health benefits and a bonus. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to multitask.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in market analysis or marketing.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies and administer programs to promote business investment.
• Plan development projects and conduct market analysis.
• Prepare reports and analyze consumer data.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Ability to multitask

Organized

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Database management

Electronic mail

MS Windows

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.

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop policies
• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Plan development projects
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects
• Develop marketing strategies

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Database management
• Electronic mail

Area of work experience

• Market analysis
• Marketing

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus