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Reporting directly to the Vice President, Strategic Development, the Business and Program Development Consultant will develop and nurture an effective network of business and industry contacts in order to successfully identify program opportunities, fundraising supports and partnerships. Through an inclusive needs assessment process, the Consultant identifies programming opportunities to meet both current and future labour market needs.
This position may be based in either Estevan, Moosomin, Whitewood or Weyburn.
Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated experience utilizing consultative sales processes and techniques
Excellent oral, written communication public relations and public speaking skills
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups with differing opinions, experience, and backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to create a business case
Proven organizational skills that allow handling multiple tasks associated with a region-wide program, while at the same time ensuring that specific details are dealt with in a timely fashion
Knowledge of modern managerial practices, office procedures, and business communication
Proven ability to work independently and make sound decisions
Intermediate computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet software, email and internet applications
Ability to travel as required by the position
Education and Experience
Relevant Bachelors degree that would typically provide knowledge in budgeting, needs assessment, written and oral communications, analytical and research skills
Minimum three to four years of business development, relationship building, sales, problem solving, and risk taking experiences. Relevant and related combination of experience and education may be considered.