Business Development Specialist

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CA $90,000.00/yr - CA$/yr

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Location: Ottawa, Hybrid, on site as needed

Language: English, fluent written and spoken communication required

Duration: Permanent

Background Check Requirement: Standard employment background check

About the Opportunity

This newly created Business Development Lead role is designed for a senior, relationship-driven professional who knows how to grow business through credibility, trust, and a strong professional network. You’ll step into a highly autonomous position where your experience and judgment shape how opportunities are identified, developed, and closed.

Working within an innovation-focused, economic development style organization, you’ll partner closely with entrepreneurs, technology leaders, and internal stakeholders to support growth across Canada. Your work will have a direct impact on how organizations access opportunities, funding, and strategic connections, making this a role where influence and purpose go hand in hand.

You will join a people-first environment that values trust, flexibility, and outcomes over micromanagement. This is a workplace that celebrates independence while offering the tools, resources, and support to help you succeed.

You’ll also have the opportunity to shape long-term business development strategy, influence systems and tools, and grow alongside a collaborative team that values practical ideas and real-world results.

• You’ll lead new business development efforts, primarily within the private sector, using your existing network to open doors.
• You’ll build and maintain trusted relationships with senior decision-makers across multiple industries.
• You’ll represent the organization at networking events, conferences, and industry functions.
• You’ll drive opportunities from initial conversation through to close, with full ownership of the process.
• You’ll support provincial and municipal public-sector opportunities, including RFPs and funding applications.
• You’ll help develop pitch materials, presentations, and a practical CRM approach to manage leads.

• 4+ years of successful, hands-on business development or sales experience.
• Proven ability to sell into the private sector with confidence and credibility.
• Experience supporting public-sector opportunities, including successful RFPs or submissions.
• Background in technology-related industries, with exposure to cloud, security, electronics, or similar sectors considered an asset.
• Strong relationship-building skills, paired with a self-directed and strategic mindset.

“We’re looking for someone who already knows how to do this work and is excited to take ownership, build meaningful relationships, and shape how we grow moving forward.”

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Business Development and Sales

• Technology, Information and Media

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