Business development advisor

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

• Economic development organization.
• Associations and non profit organizations.

Tasks:

• Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities.
• Conduct analytical marketing studies.
• Prepare funding applications.
• Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses..
• Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place.
• Establish policies and procedures for assessing credit and loan applications.
• Complete credit and loan documentation.
• Collect and analyze financial records of a business, such as financial statements, budgets, projections and sales data.
• Prepare reports.
• Develop financial plans for clients.
• Research and evaluate loan applicant's financial status, references, credit and ability to repay loan.

Supervision:

No supervision responsibility.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Excel.
• MS Office.
• MS Outlook.
• MS Word.

Area of specialization:

Loans and mortgages.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Integrity.
• Due diligence.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Workplace information:

Hybrid.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Variable or compressed work week.

Support for persons with disabilities:

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.).
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities .
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities .
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities .

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) .
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) .
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) .
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjus