Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: Bilingual Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: 5 years or more or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Business and/or industry Economic development organization Rural area Various locations Financial institution Government department and/or agency

Tasks

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Supervise professional and support staff and students Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas Perform administrative tasks Plan development projects Develop venture capital sources Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals Develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles Provide consulting services to government and other organizations Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals Maintain database of potential franchisees, real estate locations and on-line buy/sell Internet sites Prepare funding applications Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia Develop and implement business plans Office management Consult with boards of directors, senior managers and government officials Notify debtors of overdue accounts and payments Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments

Supervision

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1 to 2 people Working groups Committees Staff in various areas of responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Excel MS Office MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Windows MS Word Database management Tablet computer Zoho CRM

Area of specialization

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Accounting and financial services Loans and mortgages

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Bondable Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Own vehicle Willing to travel Willing to travel regularly Willing to travel cross-border Willing to travel for extended periods Willing to travel overnight Valid driver's licence Travel expenses paid by employer Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Do you live near the job location?

Workplace information

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Hybrid

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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As per collective agreement Group insurance benefits Life insurance Mileage paid Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

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Free parking available On-site amenities Other benefits * Team building opportunities