business development officer
Posted on April 23, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Columbia Market
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. Tasks: Develop policies. Supervise professional and support staff and students. Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas. Perform administrative tasks. Plan development projects. Develop venture capital sources. Recruit and hire staff. Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities. 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. Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends. Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals. Design market research questionnaires. Evaluate customer service and store environments. Develop feasibility studies. Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.. Develop marketing strategies. Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place. Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia. Develop and implement business plans. Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.- Location 2575 venables stVancouver, BCV5K 2R2
- Work location On site
- Salary$45.00HOUR hourly / 32 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3560006
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Develop policies
- Supervise professional and support staff and students
- Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
- Perform administrative tasks
- Plan development projects
- Develop venture capital sources
- Recruit and hire staff
- Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
- 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
- Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends
- Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals
- Design market research questionnaires
- Evaluate customer service and store environments
- Develop feasibility studies
- Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.
- Develop marketing strategies
- Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Develop and implement business plans
- Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-08-06
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