Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Master’s degree
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Personal suitability
Accurate, Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada
Computer and technology knowledge
Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Visio, MS Excel, MS Office, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Windows, MS Word
Tasks
Develop policies, 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, Recruit and hire staff, 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 surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers, Develop social and economic profiles of urban and rural areas 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 analytical marketing studies, 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, Develop portfolio of marketing materials, Evaluate customer service and store environments, Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects, Develop feasibility studies, Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions, Maintain database of potential franchisees, real estate locations and on-line buy/sell Internet sites, Prepare funding applications, Set up corporations, Develop marketing strategies, Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place, Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia, Develop and implement business plans
Supervision
3-4 people
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Fast-paced environment, Attention to detail, Large workload