business development officer

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency in Toronto seeks a qualified individual for a role focused on administering, planning, and developing business investment programs. The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree and have 1 to 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include conducting research, responding to business inquiries, and developing economic profiles to encourage investment. Benefits include health care, dental, and vision care plans. This position requires onsite work.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required for the position.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment.
• Plan development projects.
• Respond to enquiries from the business community.
• Conduct surveys and analyze data on consumer habits.
• Develop economic profiles for investment encouragement.
• Conduct research on marketing strategies.
• Review and evaluate development proposals.
• Design market research questionnaires.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects.
• Develop feasibility studies.
• Provide ongoing support to clients after sale.
• Deliver presentations at conferences.
• Develop and implement business plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Location

On site – work must be completed at the physical location. No remote option.

Work setting

• Business and/or industry

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
• Develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends
• Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals
• Design market research questionnaires
• Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects
• Develop feasibility studies
• Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Develop and implement business plans
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Benefits

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