Economic Development Officer
- St. John's, NL, Canada
$40.91 to $48.25 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- $40.91 to $48.25 CAD / hour
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- English
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Original job description
Jobs, Growth and Rural Development - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Reporting to the Manager of Internationalization, this position supports the Province’s international trade and economic development objectives by helping Newfoundland and Labrador companies grow and succeed in global markets. The role involves developing and maintaining strategic relationships with domestic and international partners, industry associations, government stakeholders, and business leaders to advance export development, market diversification, and international business opportunities. The position is responsible for researching and analyzing international markets, trade trends, sector opportunities, and business needs to support strategic decision-making and program development. This includes preparing market intelligence, trade statistics, briefing materials, and sector analyses that identify opportunities and inform initiatives aimed at strengthening the global competitiveness of Newfoundland and Labrador businesses. The role also provides advice and expertise to support federal-provincialterritorial initiatives, trade and economic development agreements, and international engagement activities. Key responsibilities include working directly with Newfoundland and Labrador companies to understand their growth objectives, identify export opportunities, and support their expansion into
international markets. The position helps connect businesses with global partners, customers, and supply chains, while supporting trade missions, business-to-business matchmaking activities, international conferences, and high-level inbound and outbound delegations, helping to foster relationships that contribute to the long-term growth and competitiveness of Newfoundland and Labrador companies abroad.
Screening Criteria
- Completion of a degree in business (equivalencies will be considered)
- Experience in economic, business and/or community development
- Experience engaging and promoting collaboration with business, industry, academia and/or other community stakeholders
- Experience in developing international trade, investment attraction strategies and/or international business development (asset)
Assessment Criteria
- Knowledge of economic, business and/or community development
- Knowledge of international business development (asset)
- Knowledge of proposal/project assessment
- Ability to effectively exchange information
- Relationship and network building skills
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to manage time and tasks
Information for Applicants
For more information about this opportunity please contact, Dana Grant, Director, Accelerated Growth,
danagrant@gov.nl.ca
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Responsibilities
Support Newfoundland and Labrador companies in identifying export opportunities and expanding into international markets through market research, trade intelligence, and strategic advice. Build relationships with domestic and international partners and support trade missions, business matchmaking, conferences, and delegations.
Requirements
A degree in business or an accepted equivalent is required, along with experience in economic, business, or community development and stakeholder collaboration. International trade, investment attraction, or international business development experience and knowledge are assets; candidates should also demonstrate communication, relationship-building, critical-thinking, and time-management abilities.
Skills
- Economic Development
- Business Development
- Market Research
- Market Analysis
- Trade Analysis
- Strategic Relationship Building
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Export Development
- Market Diversification
- Investment Attraction
- Project Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Time Management
- Trade Mission Coordination
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Dana Grant
Hiring contact email
danagrant@gov.nl.ca
Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Management & Leadership
- Sales
- Consulting
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- International Trade
- Economic Development
- Business Development
- Export Development
- Market Diversification
- Investment Attraction
- International Markets
- Market Intelligence
- Trade Statistics
- Sector Analysis
- Market Research
- Trade Trends
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Program Development
- Federal-Provincial-Territorial Initiatives
- Trade Agreements
- International Engagement
- Business-to-Business Matchmaking
- Trade Missions
- International Conferences
- Inbound Delegations
- Outbound Delegations
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Proposal Assessment
- Project Assessment
- Supply Chains