Senior Business Development Advisor

AMENMDMENT - Closing date has been extended to April 25, 2025!

Who we are…

At the Department of Economic Development, our mandate is to develop a sustainable and competitive Yukon economy to enrich the quality of life of all Yukoners; to pursue economic initiatives with a shared vision of prosperity, partnerships, and innovation; and to forge partnerships with First Nations in the economic development of the territory.

From advising small businesses to attracting investment, we connect our clients with the right people and resources to turn good ideas into reality. We provide analysis and insight that inform smart decision-making and assist clients as they access government supports. We are here to help businesses, industries, and communities define their goals, envision the future of the Yukon economy, and find a path forward.

This opportunity…

The Innovation, Industry, and Business Development Branch supports economic growth and diversification throughout the Yukon. We promote strategic economic development in industries such as mining, resources, clean energy, communications, technology, and other sectors of the knowledge economy, and we facilitate innovation and entrepreneurship in the private sector. In partnership with our network of business support providers and industry associations, we help businesses attract investment, reach new markets, and innovate by building on the unique strengths of the Yukon.

Senior Business Development Advisors support the overall growth and development of the Yukon economy. Working independently, under broad, general direction from the Director, these positions provide analytical, advisory, and other services in support of Yukon industry sectors. Within the context of an economic development strategy, the positions work with industry associations, innovation partners, inter-jurisdictional peers, and individual businesses to determine challenges and to identify resources and solutions that will strengthen and expand industry sectors and individual businesses. The Advisors also initiate, manage and coordinate government’s participation in various strategic projects related to economic development.

This position will not have a specific sector focus, but it is expected that the successful candidate will be involved in building and maintaining relationships with business associations, facilitating internal/external trade missions, analyzing funding proposals, and helping to develop strategic projects throughout the Yukon.

For information about applying on an Economic Development competition, contact Charmaine Cheung, Director, Human Resources at Charmaine.Cheung@yukon.ca

For more information about this job, contact Mike Burton, Director, Innovation, Industry, and Business Development at Mike.Burton@yukon.ca

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications – specifically – how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications shown below. Ensure a month/year format is used for each work experience. Note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Degree in business administration, economic development, commerce, science, engineering, or in a related discipline.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Experience assessing, analyzing, and providing advice on business or industry initiatives, particularly related to government/private sector relationships.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including analyzing project proposals related to government programs and policies.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Ability to analyze complex information from a variety of sources, identify options and implications and present to management, identify risks and mitigation strategies, and take actions in the context of organizational strategic goals. Do they present options etc. to senior management?
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in order to market and promote conceptual ideas and projects.
• A self-starter, strategic thinker and leader who is highly organized and detail oriented.

Additional Information

• Travel within the Territory is required. Occasional travel to other domestic and international locations is also expected.

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