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Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants  (NOC 4163)
Northeast Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants conduct research, formulate policies and manage programs to stimulate industrial and commercial business investment or tourism in urban and rural areas or to promote commercial or industrial products and services. They are employed by government departments, international organizations, marketing firms and business associations or may be self-employed.

business development officer, community economic development consultant, economic development officer, industrial development officer, market researcher, marketing analyst, marketing consultant, regional development analyst, tourism development officer, tourism industry consultant.

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Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Develop policies and administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban and rural areas
  • Design market research questionnaires
  • Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional or national areas to assess development potential and future trends
  • Plan development projects and co-ordinate activities with representatives of a wide variety of industrial and commercial enterprises, community and business associations and government agencies
  • Assess business opportunities and develop strategies to attract venture capital
  • Respond to enquiries from members of the business community and general public concerning development opportunities
  • Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals and provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval
  • Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale or retail consumers
  • Evaluate customer service and store environments
  • Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
  • Develop social and economic profiles of urban and rural areas to encourage industrial and commercial investment and development.
  • Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles
  • Plan and develop E-commerce strategies
  • Provide consultation on planning and starting of new businesses.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Sudbury, Elliot Lake, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, Algo, Blind River, Capreol, Cobalt, Englehart, Espanola, Garson Junction, Haileybury, Hearst, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, Mattawa, New Liskeard, Nickel Centre, Parry Sound, Powassan, Temiskaming Shores, Thessalon, Valley East, Blezard Valley, Carol Richard Park, Connaught Hill, Dowling, Elmview, Finntown, Flake, Guilletville, Hanmer, Laurentien, Levack, Lively, McCrea Heights, Naughton, Parkwood, Pinecrest, Porcupine, Pottsville, South Porcupine, Val Caron, Val Therese

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Jobs for Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants in Northeast Region

Job opportunities from Job Bank and contributing job sites are updated daily.

There are 34 job postings in Ontario.

Table of job opportunities for your chosen occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Location Available Jobs
Note: Some job offers may appear in multiple regions.
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region
2
Kingston - Pembroke Region
0
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region
4
London Region
0
Muskoka-Kawarthas Region
0
Northeast Region
1
Northwest Region
0
Ottawa Region
3
Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region
0
Toronto Region
25
Windsor-Sarnia Region
0
[ Source: Job Bank - HRSDC ]

Provincial Employment Services and Training Assistance

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Information for Newcomers

Can I immigrate to Canada to work in this field?

You may be eligible to apply as a federal skilled worker if you have an arranged offer of permanent employment from a Canadian employer, or if you have been living legally in Canada for one year as an international student or temporary foreign worker. Find out more about who is eligible to apply in the Federal skilled worker section.

[ Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada ]

Starting your Own Business in Ontario

Starting a business can be a rewarding undertaking, but it comes with its challenges. Before starting a business in Canada, it is wise to do your own research. You should also make sure that you are suited for entrepreneurship and that you understand the significant effort required.

Whether you are planning to come to Canada as a business immigrant, foreign investor or self-employed person, the Canada Ontario Business Service Centre has a variety of resources to help you plan or start a business in Ontario.

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Canada Ontario Business Service Centre
1-888-576-4444
E-mail: ontario@canadabusiness.ca
Web site: Canada Ontario Business Service Centre
[ Source: Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre ]
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