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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Business and/or industry. Economic development organization. Rural area. Various locations. Financial institution. Government department and/or agency. Tasks: 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. Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities. Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals. Develop social and economic profiles of an area to encourage industrial and commercial investment. Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles. Provide consulting services to government and other organizations. Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals. Maintain database of potential franchisees, real estate locations and on-line buy/sell Internet sites. Prepare funding applications. Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place. Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia. Develop and implement business plans. Office management. Consult with boards of directors, senior managers and government officials. Notify debtors of overdue accounts and payments. Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Working groups. Committees. Staff in various areas of responsibility. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Office. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word. Database management. Tablet computer. Zoho CRM. Area of specialization: Accounting and financial services. Loans and mortgages. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Bondable. Driver's validity licence check. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Willing to travel. Willing to travel regularly. Willing to travel cross-border. Willing to travel for extended periods. Willing to travel overnight. Valid driver's licence. Travel expenses paid by employer. Willing to travel internationally. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Large workload. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Integrity. Due diligence. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: 5 years or more. Workplace information: Hybrid. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Mileage paid. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site amenities. Other benefits. Team building opportunities.