Job Description

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Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.
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Job Title:
Business Development Officer

Employee Group:
Administrator
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date:
Tuesday, April 1 2025

End Date (if applicable):
Wednesday, March 31 2027

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Reporting to the Director of the Applied Research Centre (ARC), this position is responsible for fostering and developing relations with business, government, and non-profit communities, as well as strengthening relationships within Langara College. The role involves building awareness and profile of Langara's ARC throughout British Columbia, curating external relationships, achieving revenue and project goals, and supporting various aspects of business development.

This position will be dedicated to building ARC's life sciences and bioinformatics portfolio, and as such, the successful candidate will have worked extensively in life sciences or closely related area and have an established network of relevant SME's and/or non-profit entities.

Qualifications Required:
Education & Experience:• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or business related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience in business development, in the life sciences or related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics (preferred), Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, or related CRM software.
• Experience creating appropriate content for and managing institutional social media channels.
• Demonstrated ability to speak confidently, eloquently, and knowledgeably in small group and public settings, including with technical/scientific authenticity.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrated track record of creating business plans and implementing new initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of the post-secondary system in British Columbia.


Skills & Abilities:• Superior ability to communicate and deal effectively with others, providing clear and accurate information, both verbally, writing, and through presentations.
• Strong organization, and administrative skills to achieve strategic objectives.
• Ability to establish good working relationships and excel in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and to deal effectively with a wide variety of potential clients.
• Ability to work well under strict timelines and prioritizing work assignments.
• Superior ability to make sound decisions by exercising judgment, diplomacy, tact and discretion in a high pressure, high volume environment with changing and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to make sound decisions by exercising judgement and using own initiative
• Must have strong attention to detail


Working Conditions:• Must be willing to work flexible hours, as required (for example, attending conferences and networking events outside regular business hours).
• Must hold a valid BC Driver's License and have own transportation.



Leadership Competencies:• Collegiality - values and demonstrates inclusivity, openness, civility and respect
• Problem solving and decision making - considers a wide range of information and perspectives to solve problems and make reasoned decisions; demonstrates a comfort with uncertainty and ambiguous conditions
• Organizational awareness - understands and appreciates an organization's internal culture and operating practices as well as the political and business climate in which the organization operates
• Innovation - welcomes, generates, and implements new ideas and solutions that help to achieve and organization's strategic goals
• Student Focus - making decisions with the students in mind, focusing on providing the best possible experience for the student.
• Integrity - acts with openness, honesty and respect to build and maintain an environment of trust
• Professional maturity - demonstrates courage to take on issues and make tough decisions while managing self with aplomb and emotional maturity
• Tenacity, resilience and patience - believes that own actions and efforts will overcome obstacles, make progress and attain successful results
• Business awareness - considers and understands the financial, operational and human perspective and the impact of decisions
• Visioning and Strategic Thinking - energizes people around the vision and keeps the bigger picture in mind
• Team Leadership - creates team spirit and helps to direct individuals toward achievement of team and organizational goals. Inspires others to do their best, develop professionally and contribute to the success of the leadership team
• Relationship management - builds and maintains a crucial network of contacts both internally and externally.
• Communication - uses the power of personal interaction and language to effectively influence, inspire and lead others
• Achieves results - goal-oriented individual who thrives on achieving outcomes through consultative and collaborate methods.


Why Join Langara?
At Langara College, we support the College's vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honoring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.••• Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual •
We offer the following benefits:• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
• Course/program tuition reimbursements
• Wellness classes and campus engagement events


To obtain the full job description, please contact our recruitment team.

Salary Range:
$37.91 - $55.60 per hour

Pay Grade:
Admin Paygrade 07

Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers' Council Secretariat (PSEC).

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Closing Date:
Tuesday, February 25 2025
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.