Business Officer

Selection process number
25-WCO-EA-SAS-310

Salary
$69,552 to $91,493

Level
CO-01-Business Officer

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties

- As a business officer, you will work with internal and external clients to connect businesses, economic development organizations, and communities with our programming and services.
- Use data-informed tools to contribute to funding decisions, maintain accurate project information, and support performance reporting.
- Review funded projects for progress, conduct financial reviews, prepare reports, develop informatics, draft briefings, and evaluate compliance with legal agreements.

Work environment

Join Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) as a Business Officer to help prairie businesses succeed PrairiesCan is the federal economic development organization that diversifies the economy across the Canadian Prairies. We help businesses start up and scale up, expand their local or global opportunities, and build vibrant communities. PrairiesCan is growing its team and seeking Business Officers to play key roles in delivering PrairiesCan’s Grants and Contributions or loan programs. This position requires strong industry or business awareness and an excellent track record of client service. The role involves regular use of spreadsheets and PrairiesCan’s internal databases to maintain accurate project information and client management. If you are passionate about Saskatchewan and the West and want to contribute to making it an even better place to live and work, we encourage you to apply Why Choose PrairiesCan:

- PrairiesCan employees rank the department as one of the best places to work in the federal government.
- Work with amazing and passionate people who support each other and love the work they do.
- Contribute to meaningful work that strengthens the economy and makes a real difference.
- Be part of a nimble, collaborative and forward-thinking team.
- Hybrid work model and flexible work arrangements.
- Modern work tools and technology.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process to develop a pool of qualified Business Officers for future temporary or indeterminate (ie., permanent opportunities). The pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff future vacancies with various tenures, work locations, language requirements and conditions of employment.

Travel and Work Requirements

- Willing and able to travel occasionally.
- Willing and able to work overtime on occasion as required.
- Ability and willingness to report to a PrairiesCan office a minimum of 3 days per week per the Direction on Prescribed Presence for the Government of Canada.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:

- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Experience in:

- Developing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. industry, government departments, post-secondary institutions) to advance economic development initiatives or projects that build business capacity.
- Monitoring terms and conditions of contractual agreements for loans, investments or projects.
- Researching and compiling data; reviewing financial transactions, financial statements and/or other financial analysis.
- Drafting and/or coordinating briefings, reports, correspondence and related materials in support of program, project, policy, and issues management; and making recommendations to management.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Competencies:

- Showing initiative/being action-oriented
- Thinking things through (judgement, strategic thinking and analysis)
- Working effectively with others
- Demonstrating integrity & respect
- Communication (Oral and Written)

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in:

- Supporting the delivery of Grants & Contribution programming.
- Depth, breadth and scope of experience in any one or combination of the experience criteria.

Our commitment

We’re committed to inclusivity and removing barriers at every stage of the hiring and working experience. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the process, please contact Jamie Warywoda by email at Jamie.warywoda@prairiescan.gc.ca. The information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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