business development officer

Government of Canada - Western; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Alberta seeks candidates for a role focused on policy development and market research. Responsibilities include analyzing consumer data, conducting surveys, and preparing reports. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. This position requires working on-site with a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development and capacity to analyze market data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to respond to business enquiries.
• Understanding of E-commerce and online marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies and manage development projects.
• Analyze data on consumer buying habits and preferences.
• Conduct social or economic surveys to assess development potential.

Skills

Attention to detail

Policy development

Data analysis

Marketing strategies

Customer service evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies
• 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
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• Provide consulting services to government and other organizations
• 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
• Evaluate customer service and store environments
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities

Work conditions

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail