About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Business and/or industry. Consulting firm. Insurance company. Tasks: Develop policies. Supervise professional and support staff and students. Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas. Plan development projects. Recruit and hire staff. 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 an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment. Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products. Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles. Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies. Answer written and oral inquiries. Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material. Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions. Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys. Gather, research and prepare communications material. Initiate and maintain contact with the media. Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions. Prepare sports, literary, performance or other contracts. Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends. Design market research questionnaires. Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects. Develop marketing strategies. Develop and implement business plans. Supervision: 3-4 people. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office. MS Windows. MS Excel. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Own tools/equipment: Computer. Internet access. Cellular phone. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Morning. Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Bonus. Commission. Life insurance. Other benefits: Free parking available.