Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years 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 Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale and retail consumers Develop social and economic profiles of an area 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 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 Evaluate customer service and store environments Develop feasibility studies Provide consultation on planning and starting of recent businesses.

Develop marketing strategies Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia Develop and implement business plans Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 32 hours per week

📌 business development officer (Vancouver)
🏢 Columbia Market
📍 Vancouver