Business Development and Communications Specialist

**Job Summary**
The Business Development and Communications Specialist is a dual-focused role responsible for building and nurturing business and client relationships, promoting employment services and funding opportunities. The Business Development Specialist will work closely with businesses to deliver customized workforce solutions, promote the agency’s services and elevate its brand presence through effective communication strategies.

This position requires a proactive, results-driven individual with strong interpersonal skills to engage clients, promote services, and position the agency as a trusted partner in workforce solutions.

**Responsibilities**
- Identify and develop relationships with potential clients across industries in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry through networking, cold outreach, and industry events.
- Refer clients’ employment requirements to the agency’s Employment Consultants in order to present customized staffing solutions that respond to the clients’ needs.
- Present subsidies and funding opportunities for training, support, and placement opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery for the clients.
- Assist with the development and delivery of career-oriented and employment retention workshops.
- Track and analyze business development activities to evaluate effectiveness and provide regular reports to the Program Manager on progression, challenges and opportunities.
- Develop and implement communication strategies to promote the agency’s services.
- Develop compelling written and visual content for the agency's website, social media, newsletters, and marketing materials
- Manage the agency's online presence, including website updates and social media profiles.
- Coordinate events, webinars, and other initiatives to strengthen brand awareness.
- Write and distribute press releases, articles, and announcements to highlight agency achievements and initiatives.
- Maintain an editorial calendar to ensure consistent messaging and timely updates.
- Analyze the performance of campaigns and provide recommendations for improvement.

**Skills** **& Requirements**
- University degree or college diploma in Marketing, Communications, Social Services, or Humanities or equivalent work experience.
- Be computer literate and experienced with word processing software and spreadsheets
- **Bilingualism is required - English and French** **written and oral**:

- Capable of maintaining accurate client case notes/data;
- Proficient in tracking and managing employer incentive and workplace supports budgets as assigned through partner contracts, ensuring full expenditure of funding;
- Ability to ensure timely responsiveness to business clients’ need and perform follow up calls or visits as scheduled;
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on building rapport with clients.
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to achieve results in a fast-paced environment.

Join us as we work towards achieving our goals while fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Language**:

- Fluently French and English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-07