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business development officer

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Business Development Advisor (Cape Breton)

Posted on June 05, 2025 by Employer details Invest Nova Scotia

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Invest Nova Scotia is Nova Scotia's business development agency that works to promote economic growth and community economic development in the province by enabling business, innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. We are Nova Scotians supporting businesses small and large, new and new to our province.Invest Nova Scotia's team is as innovative and energetic as the clients we serve. We are a client-and employee-centric organization and care deeply about the work we do, driven by our passion to help the companies we work with succeed.Job Opportunity:Business Development Advisor (Permanent)Invest Nova Scotia is currently seeking an exceptional individual to fill the position of Business Development Advisor (BDA), based in Cape Breton, NS. As a key member of the business advisory team, the incumbent will use a consultative approach to generate business growth for our domestic clients.The BDA provides a variety of business support to both new and established Nova Scotia companies. The BDA works closely with principals of companies analyzing business plans and associated financials, provides advisement on investment readiness and assists with customizing growth and export opportunities through available partnerships and resources. The BDA works with Nova Scotia partnerships, universities and government participating in export and economic growth discussions to foster partnerships and ensure they are up to date with relevant program and industry information. The BDA is responsible for maintaining internal relationships with business units to fulfill client service requirements, achieve set targets and results. The BDA is required to travel within Nova Scotia and their set region to service respective clients.In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for: Working with clients from start-to-finish, aligning client needs to available programs and funding sources.Proactively engaging and advising companies about funding and business programs available to assist their business stability and/or growth.Counselling and guiding clients through complex business processes.Reviewing and providing advice to clients on business plans, management, finance, marketing, innovation, production export, and investment readiness.Providing creative solutions and identifying opportunities for growth strategies, job creation/retention, accessing new capital, reaching new markets, governance, and regulatory obligations.Developing 'outside the box' strategic initiatives for clients and assuming a leadership role in bringing stakeholders together who can ultimately assist client companies.Actively engaging with companies' senior management to find customized growth opportunities and/or solutions to problems which may be limiting or hindering a company's growth potential.Participating in discussions with business organizations and local area groups as well as engaging with economic development groups or organizations in the region to identify common goals and to capitalize on shared objectives.Developing and determining work plans that prioritize work in alignment with client goals and Invest Nova Scotia business goals for success.Continuously evolving a repository of business contacts and actively engaging partners, stakeholders or other professionals who are available to assist clients.Participating, leading, and managing various working groups for projects.Education/ Professional Experience: As the successful candidate you possess a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related discipline and have at least five years' experience within a business advisory role. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Additional Requirements: You maintain a valid Nova Scotia driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle for business travel purposes, both of which are a condition of employment.This role requires the ability to work additional hours periodically on evenings and weekends as necessary.Key Comp