Your business expertise and collaboration skills are in demand for this challenging role with the Ministry of Economic Development Job Creation and Trade. As a valued member of the team, you will use your knowledge and strategic assessment skills to provide business development and consulting services to facilitate economic renewal and development in Ontario.
PLEASE NOTE: We are currently hiring:
- 1 bilingual French and English for up to 12 months
- 1 unilingual for up to 6 months
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
With a focus on businesses in manufacturing and information technology, your role will include:
• Helping firms overcome barriers to growth by reviewing business development strategies and providing advice, resources and information
• Collaborating with clients to develop plans to increase competitiveness, expand into new markets, attract and retain investments
• Liaising with economic development stakeholders and multi- jurisdictional partners to improve the business environment
• Providing local intelligence on business and economic issues
• Providing input and advice to communities related to local business concerns and issues.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must have a Class G drivers' licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario, to travel on a regular basis to locations not serviced by public transit
• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level for the bilingual position only. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire
Technical Knowledge
• You have knowledge of economic development, trade, investment and marketing theories and business management operations to perform strategic analysis of clients' business plans
• You have knowledge of provincial, federal and municipal economic development programs, resources and private sector networks to assist clients in accessing resources
• You have knowledge of commercial intelligence gathering and business and economic analysis techniques to support program and policy-related decisions
Research and Analytical Skills
• You have analytical, research and evaluative skills to analyze and provide advice on clients' business objectives and requirements
• You can analyze strategic business proposals against a variety of macro and local-level business and economic considerations
• You can gather and assess information from a variety of sources and analyze data to identify potential business opportunities and issues
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You have oral communication skills to represent the Ministry at events and deliver seminars
• You have written communication skills to prepare detailed analysis of business profiles, briefing notes, presentations and publications
• You have interpersonal and negotiation skills to facilitate partnerships and persuade stakeholders to invest in Ontario
Computer Proficiency
• You are proficient in using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database, Internet, spreadsheet, presentation and word processing software to conduct research and prepare reports