Career Pathways

What You Do

An Business Development Officer performs some or all of the following duties:

• Develop policies and administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban and rural areas;
• Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional or national areas to assess development potential and future trends; and
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies to attract venture capital.

What You Need

• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to be resourceful
• Ability to co-operate with others in a team setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English/French)
• A keen interest in conducting research and formulating policies
• Advanced computer and technical skills for data manipulation and statistical analysis