Business Development Assistant (13 Month Term)

Invest Ottawa is focused on driving economic growth and innovation across the region. The Business Development Assistant will provide logistical, administrative, and communications support to initiatives aimed at fostering business expansion and attracting investment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordination of business development initiatives and industry consultations
• Draft and edit communications for stakeholder engagement, including invitations, briefing notes, and follow-up correspondence
• Liaise with internal teams (Marketing, Partnerships, Events) to promote initiatives across channels (email, LinkedIn, Twitter, Eventbrite)
• Support the development, planning, and execution of industry activities, such as meetings, roundtables, steering committees
• Support the defence sector lead on the development, planning and execution of meetings and events
• Analyze participation data, feedback, and KPIs to measure initiative success and inform improvements
• Coordinate logistics with internal and external stakeholders, including the Bayview Yards Events team
• Manage scheduling, registration tracking, and event-day operations
• Build positive relationships with local businesses, partners, and industry leaders
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for participants, ensuring effective communication before and after events
• Utilize Microsoft 365 tools and CRM systems to manage contact data and track stakeholder engagement

Skills

• Postsecondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 1–2 years of relevant work or internship experience in business development, marketing, or event coordination
• Experience with CRM and Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in social media and event promotion tools (Eventbrite, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize findings into actionable insights
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
• Possess a willingness to work within the artificial intelligence sector, as well as security and defence industries

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