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.
Learn more about us and this position.
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. 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 can use commercial intelligence and economic analysis techniques to support the implementation of business and policy decisions
• You have knowledge of domestic and international laws concerning tax, employment, and trade in Ontario
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
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
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
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: