industrial development officer

Government of Canada - Western; Richmond; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking an experienced program administrator to promote industrial and commercial business investment in various regions. The role includes conducting research, advising on development procedures, and administering various programs. The candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree and have 1-2 years of relevant experience, along with strong skills in GIS and MS Office suite. This position is on-site with no remote work option.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Travel insurance

Bonus

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 2 years of relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer industrial and commercial business investment programs.
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies.
• Coordinate work to ensure projects meet deadlines.

Skills

Geographic Information System (GIS)

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Zoho CRM

InDesign

MS Project

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

• Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan development projects
• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
• Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
• 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, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects
• Develop feasibility studies
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop marketing strategies
• Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Prepare project schedules
• Prepare proposals
• Examine plans, drawings and site layouts
• Ensure that construction permits are obtained
• Complete documentation packages and drawing sets
• Co-ordinate project
• Compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions, and other forms and documents
• Plan, administer and control budgets for client projects, contracts, equipment and supplies
• Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets

Experience and specialization Type of service and repair

• Geographic Information System (GIS)

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Zoho CRM
• InDesign
• MS Project

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance