business development officer

Société de développement communautaire de Prescott-Russell; Port Hastings; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community development organization in Port Hastings seeks an experienced professional to supervise staff and administer economic development programs. The role includes developing venture capital sources and advising on government approvals. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, be bilingual, and possess strong administrative skills. This position offers a hybrid work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent in a related field.
• Bilingual: French and English proficiency.
• Experience with administrative tasks and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and administer economic programs.
• Develop venture capital sources and respond to inquiries.
• Prepare reports and maintain databases.

Skills

Supervision

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Initiative

Judgement

Integrity

Education

College, CEGEP or non-university diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Zoho CRM

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 5 years or more or equivalent experience

Work setting

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

Tasks

• 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

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

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

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