Business Development Coordinator (Graduate)

GHD; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Business Development Coordinator for a 1-year contract in Ontario. The role focuses on supporting client relationships, conducting market research, and developing strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills, and a relevant degree. This position offers the opportunity to work with diverse teams and contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience; internship or co-op experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Support key client portfolio efforts to enhance relationships and revenue.
• Conduct market research on emerging trends impacting sectors.
• Support development of insights, case studies, and marketing material.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Client-Service Focus

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Salesforce

Power BI

MS Project

MS Word

Excel

Power Point

Adobe

Job description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

Reporting to the Strategy & Business Development Leader in Ontario, the Business Development Coordinator role is focused on supporting key strategies and the key client program for theOntario region. This is a 1 year contract opportunity. The candidate will work with diverse teams to enhance GHD’s brand and contribute to the Ontario Region’s winning work strategies. They must be a collaborator who can self-impose deadlines, effectively managemultiple concurrent initiatives, and enjoys working with different personality styles and management levels, both in person and across offices.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in :

• Support the Region’s key client portfolio efforts to enhance client relationships and build revenue backlog.Proactively utilise the range of tools and resources provided by the Key Client Program to support strategic initiatives and help drive diversification and growth strategies. Help foster synergy, collaboration and information sharing among the Key Client teams and stakeholders, includes Relationship Managers, Portfolio Leads, and Market Leaders.
• Support specific key client accounts in the role of Key Client Coordinator, facilitating client engagement team meetings, gathering feedback on account activities, and tracking account performance goals through client relationship management software and other business performance tools in use.
• Conduct market research on emerging market trends impacting GHD’s sectors, key clients, geographic markets and strategic priority areas.
• Support development of insights, thought leadership, case studies, white papers, and other marketing material.
• Support the Ontario Market Leader and Ontario Key Account Portfolio Leaader in the development of quarterly reports and market updates.
• Provide support to Market Leaders and Key Account Relationship Managers in key performance indicators, utilizing Salesforce (Customer Relationship Management software / tool) and Power BI (data visualization tool).
• Support the Future Communities Lead Canada in internal and external branding initiatives and the implementation of the Canadian business plan for Future Communities.
• Coordinate the identification and development of project and client success stories that are shared internally on GHD’s collaboration and communication platforms and at internal staff events.
• Support the Region’s community-giving activities by acting as GHD in the Community Champion.
• Support other strategic initiatives in the Region.
• Actively participate in GHD’s Young Professionals activities and Technical Service Line calls that are relevant to the candidate’s field of study or technical expertise (eg. Structures Service Line Technical Community, Digital Design Service Line Technical Community).

What you will bring to the team :

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or science.
• 0-3 years of experience; internship or co-op experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills including experience with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project, Adobe, Salesforce CRM tool (training provided), Microsoft Power BI data visualization tool (training provided).
• Ability to work independently and also in cooperation with a diverse team of technical and corporate staff in a complex matrix organization, across multiple geographies,in order to accomplish common objectives.
• Ability to apply analytical skills required to help drive the decision making process.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to influence decision making and drive client-focused behaviours.
• Ability to thrive in a highly deadline-driven and agile environment.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization skills.
• Client-service focus – Courteous, responsive and delivers with a sense of urgency with effective follow-up practices.
• Interpersonal skills – Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, supported by a foundation of confidence in influencing change and driving effective decision making.

Agile thinking – Ability to embrace new ideas, continuous improvement and consider innovative solutions to opportunities and challenges.

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