business development officer

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

Job summary

A governmental organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a professional to develop policies and supervise staff. The role involves administering programs for business investment and conducting research on marketing strategies. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and 1 to 2 years in a related position. The work is strictly on-site in Surrey, British Columbia, with no option for remote work. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a related field is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies related to business investment.
• Supervise a team of 3-4 professional and support staff.
• Administer programs to promote industrial investment.

Skills

Policy development

Staff supervision

Marketing strategy development

Analytical research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

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 Tasks

• Develop policies
• 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Conduct analytical marketing studies
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Develop and implement business plans

Supervision

• 3-4 people