Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of university

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required

Experience: Experience an asset

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Work Setting: Government

Area of Specialization: Business or commercial development, Economic development

Specific Skills: Develop policies, Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas, 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 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, Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles, Conduct analytical marketing studies, Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals, Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects, Knowledge of federal, provincial and other public and private funding agencies, Knowledge of federal and provincial regulations/policies, Knowledge of community and industry partners, 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, Develop business plans

Additional Skills: Perform administrative tasks, Use computer applications

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Fast-paced environment

Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning