industrial development officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Bachelor's degree
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas Perform administrative tasks Plan development projects Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects Develop feasibility studies Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions Develop marketing strategies Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support Prepare project schedules Prepare proposals Examine plans, drawings and site layouts Ensure that construction permits are obtained Complete documentation packages and drawing sets Co-ordinate project Compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions, and other forms and documents Plan, administer and control budgets for client projects, contracts, equipment and supplies Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets
Experience and specialization
Type of service and repair
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Computer and technology knowledge
MS Excel
MS Office MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Windows MS Word Zoho CRM InDesign MS Project
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines Fast-paced environment Attention to detail Large workload
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Integrity Due diligence
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other Benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer Travel insurance
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
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About Wales McLelland Construction
Wales McLelland Construction has been operating in Vancouver for 50 years with professional expertise in General Contracting, Design-Build, Construction Management, sustainable and LEED™ building, tilt-up construction, and pre-design planning and consulting services. Strong client relationships have been the key to our success, and we believe that it is only through maintaining a high level of concern for all the elements of our business that we can exceed expectations, as well as ensure we honour our commitment to, and reinforce trust with, our valued clients. As a result, we have excelled as a design-build specialist, and have been able to diversify our construction methods and disciplines to better serve our client’s needs. This approach has enabled us to complete projects in a broad range of industrial and commercial building categories, not only in Vancouver, but throughout British Columbia, and across Canada.
Wales McLelland is a privately held company with Doug Scott (President), Tony Vigini (Vice President, Development) and Kevin Armon (Vice President, Construction) all as shareholders. Senior personnel include James Sanderson (Chief Financial Officer), Darren Sauer (Director, Development), Ash Kumar (Director, Operations), Christina House (HR Manager), Janis Lawrence (OH&S Manager), Dave Iurman (Chief Estimator), Kyle Scott (General Superintendent) and Nick Wong (Field Manager). Our Senior Management Team collectively has over 100 years of construction experience in the industrial, commercial and residential markets. Internally, we have forty-plus full-time office staff and seventy-plus field staff to support and administer every project and ensure its successful on-time delivery.
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industrial development officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Bachelor's degree
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas Perform administrative tasks Plan development projects Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities Provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval of development proposals Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products Prepare reports, research papers, educational texts or articles Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional, or international areas to assess development of potential and future trends Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals Design, conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative research projects Develop feasibility studies Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions Develop marketing strategies Ensure appropriate business/commercial licenses are in place Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support Prepare project schedules Prepare proposals Examine plans, drawings and site layouts Ensure that construction permits are obtained Complete documentation packages and drawing sets Co-ordinate project Compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions, and other forms and documents Plan, administer and control budgets for client projects, contracts, equipment and supplies Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets
Experience and specialization
Type of service and repair
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Computer and technology knowledge
MS Excel
MS Office MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Windows MS Word Zoho CRM InDesign MS Project
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines Fast-paced environment Attention to detail Large workload
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Integrity Due diligence
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other Benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer Travel insurance
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Not the right fit? Search for industrial development officer jobs in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
About Wales McLelland Construction
Wales McLelland Construction has been operating in Vancouver for 50 years with professional expertise in General Contracting, Design-Build, Construction Management, sustainable and LEED™ building, tilt-up construction, and pre-design planning and consulting services. Strong client relationships have been the key to our success, and we believe that it is only through maintaining a high level of concern for all the elements of our business that we can exceed expectations, as well as ensure we honour our commitment to, and reinforce trust with, our valued clients. As a result, we have excelled as a design-build specialist, and have been able to diversify our construction methods and disciplines to better serve our client’s needs. This approach has enabled us to complete projects in a broad range of industrial and commercial building categories, not only in Vancouver, but throughout British Columbia, and across Canada.
Wales McLelland is a privately held company with Doug Scott (President), Tony Vigini (Vice President, Development) and Kevin Armon (Vice President, Construction) all as shareholders. Senior personnel include James Sanderson (Chief Financial Officer), Darren Sauer (Director, Development), Ash Kumar (Director, Operations), Christina House (HR Manager), Janis Lawrence (OH&S Manager), Dave Iurman (Chief Estimator), Kyle Scott (General Superintendent) and Nick Wong (Field Manager). Our Senior Management Team collectively has over 100 years of construction experience in the industrial, commercial and residential markets. Internally, we have forty-plus full-time office staff and seventy-plus field staff to support and administer every project and ensure its successful on-time delivery.