business development officer

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Toronto is looking for a business development officer to promote investment in various sectors. The role involves conducting market research, preparing reports, and coordinating development projects. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in marketing or business development. The position offers hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience in business development or marketing.
• Knowledge of market research methodologies.
• Experience with foreign language materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial investment.
• Plan and execute marketing development projects.
• Conduct surveys and analyze consumer data.
• Prepare reports and marketing materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel VBA

MS Office

WordPress

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Asset languages

• Sinhala
• Tamil

Work setting

• Business and/or industry
• Consulting firm
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Advertising, marketing and public relations agency

Responsibilities

• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• 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
• 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
• Design market research questionnaires
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects
• Develop feasibility studies
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Negotiate for services and preferential rates
• Participate in contract negotiations

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Foreign language materials

Computer and technology knowledge

• Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Microsoft Publisher
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Database management
• Tablet computer
• WordPress

Area of work experience

• Product development

Additional information

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Printer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Integrity
• Due diligence

Benefits

• Parking available