Business Development Officer – Small Business

City of Hamilton, Ohio

Business Development Officer collaborating with businesses to provide growth resources and support. Promoting small business opportunities and presenting training sessions in Hamilton.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeHamilton • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$79,861 - CA$99,827 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Program Lead, Hamilton Business Centre, the Business Development Officer will support the overall Hamilton Business Centre program.
Work with new or expanding businesses to access information and resources needed to help them grow or scale-up.
Assist with business registrations and deliver general presentations about entrepreneurship.
Support core programming for the Hamilton Business Centre team including consulting services, delivering training sessions, public presentations and outreach.
Provide support for general inquiries, event planning/management and contact management.
Assist the Program Lead, Business Advisors and support staff with development, administration and implementation of programs and services offered by the Small Business Enterprise Centre and department.
Promote and market small business opportunities within the City of Hamilton.
Attend trade shows as a City representative, market and pursue business opportunities on behalf of the City.
Provide support to businesses and individuals with demographic, statistical and other economic forecasting information related to all economic activity.
Respond to information requests from entrepreneurs, partners, and the business community related to business start-up and expansion needs.
Provide business plan feedback, guidance and direction as required.
Liaise with entrepreneurs, partners, consultants, lawyers, Chamber of Commerce, area municipalities and City staff to address business and development issues.
Monitor and examine market conditions and emerging trends that may affect current and potential businesses; provide recommendations for appropriate action.
Maintain a record of contacts and generated activities.
Provide recommendations for targeting specific business sectors based on current environment.
Initiate and champion special projects related to development such as sector related marketing, tax business analysis and related programs.
Prepare reports and make presentations to entrepreneurs, partners, stakeholders, Chamber of Commerce and other groups as required.
Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven knowledge in business development and marketing normally acquired through the completion of a University Degree in Commerce, Business, Economics or other related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Demonstrated experience working in the economic development/small business field.
Eligibility for Certified Economic Development accreditation.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with peers, all levels of management, business clients, council and the media.
Ability to manage, supervise and balance a number of projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Provision of a vehicle for use on the job.
Must possess a valid Class "G" Driver's Licence.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database software applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.
The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentmarketingeconomic developmentbusiness registrationevent planningmarket analysisdemographic forecastingbusiness plan developmentproject managementstatistical analysis

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationtime managementleadershipproblem-solvingpresentation skillsrelationship buildingcustomer service

Certifications

Certified Economic Development accreditationUniversity Degree in CommerceUniversity Degree in BusinessUniversity Degree in Economics