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

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

Experience: No experience

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Work Setting: Business or industry, Economic development organization

Area of Specialization: Economic development, Market research, Marketing, Tourism

Specific Skills: Plan development projects, Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities, Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products, Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles, Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia, Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends, Design market research questionnaires, Knowledge of federal, provincial and other public and private funding agencies, Knowledge of community and industry partners, Develop feasibility studies, Prepare funding applications, Develop marketing strategies

Additional Skills: Perform administrative tasks, Use computer applications

Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's licence, Willing to travel

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