BizLink Business Development Officer
About the role
Job Description
The WorkPlace Group is recruiting a BizLink Business Development Officer on behalf of Community Futures Lambton in Sarnia. If you are passionate about talking to, working with, and facilitating the success of entrepreneurs of every sort, then read on!
Community Futures Lambton is looking for a perennially positive, highly motivated individual who derives a great deal of satisfaction from facilitating the success of others. This individual will be a stellar communicator with a proven track record of success working intuitively as both a team player and a team builder but will also thrive on taking ownership of a project and working independently to achieve agreed goals for it. Community Futures Lambton is a small, hard-working team whose members thrive on creative thinking and innovative problem-solving.
About Community Futures Lambton
The Sarnia-Lambton Business Development Corporation, operating as Community Futures Lambton, is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering business and economic growth throughout Lambton County. As a proud member of the national Community Futures network, we support local entrepreneurs by providing access to loans, coaching, and community economic development initiatives.
Since 1988, Community Futures Lambton has issued over 900 business loans totaling $55 million, leveraging an additional $75+ million in community investment and contributing to the creation and maintenance of over 11,000 local jobs.
Funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), our organization thrives through collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.
About BizLink
In January 2026, Community Futures Lambton will launch BizLink—an exciting new initiative designed to connect business buyers and sellers confidentially and securely. The program uses a proven digital platform to facilitate business transitions and includes personalized coaching, access to financing, and professional referrals to valuators, lawyers, and accountants.
About the Role
As the BizLink Business Development Officer, you will play a key role in launching and leading this innovative program across Lambton County. You will be the primary point of contact for BizLink clients—providing business coaching, facilitating matches between buyers and sellers, and collaborating with local partners to support business succession and transition.
This is an opportunity for a motivated, entrepreneurial-minded professional who thrives on relationship-building, problem-solving, and helping others succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operations and delivery of the BizLink program.
- Oversee client intake, qualification, and matchmaking processes.
- Provide personalized coaching and support to business buyers and sellers.
- Facilitate loan applications through Community Futures Lambton where appropriate.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and data integrity at all times.
- Develop and deliver educational workshops and resources on business transition and succession.
- Cultivate strong relationships with local economic development organizations, business associations, and professional service providers.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Officer on promotional campaigns and community outreach.
- Support the Loans Officer and other CF Lambton staff during periods of high volume or absence.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in business, commerce, or finance, or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years’ experience providing business advice, counselling, or coaching.
- 3–5 years’ experience in banking, lending, or a related financial environment.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial statements.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Confident public speaker and networker in professional settings.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Note: This position is not currently offered with a remote work option.
Why Join Community Futures Lambton
- Be part of a small, passionate, and dynamic team that makes a real impact in Lambton County.
- Help local entrepreneurs succeed and strengthen the regional economy.
- Enjoy a flexible, engaging, and community-focused work environment.
Application Deadline: November 10, 2025, at 4:30pm
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Community Futures Lambton and The WorkPlace Group are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including members of equity-deserving groups as defined under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Human Rights Act.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, colour, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Community Futures Lambton
BizLink Business Development Officer
About the role
Job Description
The WorkPlace Group is recruiting a BizLink Business Development Officer on behalf of Community Futures Lambton in Sarnia. If you are passionate about talking to, working with, and facilitating the success of entrepreneurs of every sort, then read on!
Community Futures Lambton is looking for a perennially positive, highly motivated individual who derives a great deal of satisfaction from facilitating the success of others. This individual will be a stellar communicator with a proven track record of success working intuitively as both a team player and a team builder but will also thrive on taking ownership of a project and working independently to achieve agreed goals for it. Community Futures Lambton is a small, hard-working team whose members thrive on creative thinking and innovative problem-solving.
About Community Futures Lambton
The Sarnia-Lambton Business Development Corporation, operating as Community Futures Lambton, is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering business and economic growth throughout Lambton County. As a proud member of the national Community Futures network, we support local entrepreneurs by providing access to loans, coaching, and community economic development initiatives.
Since 1988, Community Futures Lambton has issued over 900 business loans totaling $55 million, leveraging an additional $75+ million in community investment and contributing to the creation and maintenance of over 11,000 local jobs.
Funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), our organization thrives through collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.
About BizLink
In January 2026, Community Futures Lambton will launch BizLink—an exciting new initiative designed to connect business buyers and sellers confidentially and securely. The program uses a proven digital platform to facilitate business transitions and includes personalized coaching, access to financing, and professional referrals to valuators, lawyers, and accountants.
About the Role
As the BizLink Business Development Officer, you will play a key role in launching and leading this innovative program across Lambton County. You will be the primary point of contact for BizLink clients—providing business coaching, facilitating matches between buyers and sellers, and collaborating with local partners to support business succession and transition.
This is an opportunity for a motivated, entrepreneurial-minded professional who thrives on relationship-building, problem-solving, and helping others succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operations and delivery of the BizLink program.
- Oversee client intake, qualification, and matchmaking processes.
- Provide personalized coaching and support to business buyers and sellers.
- Facilitate loan applications through Community Futures Lambton where appropriate.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and data integrity at all times.
- Develop and deliver educational workshops and resources on business transition and succession.
- Cultivate strong relationships with local economic development organizations, business associations, and professional service providers.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Officer on promotional campaigns and community outreach.
- Support the Loans Officer and other CF Lambton staff during periods of high volume or absence.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in business, commerce, or finance, or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years’ experience providing business advice, counselling, or coaching.
- 3–5 years’ experience in banking, lending, or a related financial environment.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial statements.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Confident public speaker and networker in professional settings.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Note: This position is not currently offered with a remote work option.
Why Join Community Futures Lambton
- Be part of a small, passionate, and dynamic team that makes a real impact in Lambton County.
- Help local entrepreneurs succeed and strengthen the regional economy.
- Enjoy a flexible, engaging, and community-focused work environment.
Application Deadline: November 10, 2025, at 4:30pm
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Community Futures Lambton and The WorkPlace Group are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including members of equity-deserving groups as defined under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Human Rights Act.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, colour, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.