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

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

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Work Setting: Government

Area of Specialization: Business or commercial development, Economic development, Industrial development, Market research, Marketing, Regional or area development, Tourism, Agricultural development

Specific Skills: Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas, 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 urban and rural areas to encourage industrial and commercial investment, Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles, Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia, Conduct analytical marketing studies, Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals, Develop portfolio of marketing materials, Knowledge of federal, provincial and other public and private funding agencies, Knowledge of federal and provincial regulations/policies, Knowledge of community and industry partners, 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 marketing strategies, Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place

Additional Skills: Supervise professional and support staff and students, Perform administrative tasks, Use computer applications

Security and Safety: Bondable, Basic security clearance, Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Work under pressure, Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's licence, Own transportation, Own vehicle, Willing to travel, Willing to travel overnight

Work Location Information: Rural community, Willing to relocate

Ability to Supervise: 1 to 2 people, Committees

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