Opportunities

Salary Information

CG37: $65,756.60 - $73,473.40 per annum. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Business Development Officer (BDO) is a key member of the Customized and Continuous Learning Division at College of the North Atlantic (CNA). The BDO promotes CNA's training opportunities, builds strong relationships with industry and community partners, and helps design and deliver high-quality, responsive learning solutions. Working with industry, government, community organizations, Indigenous groups, and the public, the BDO ensures CNA's programs align with current and emerging workforce needs:

• Program planning and delivery: plan, coordinate, and oversee the development and delivery of customized training programs, ensuring high quality, strong performance, and a focus on cost efficiency and overall business competitiveness.
• Needs assessment and market analysis: assess training needs by researching and analyzing labour market trends, and developing solutions to address skills gaps and support workforce development.
• Proposal and funding development: research funding opportunities, prepare proposals, and help develop budgets and cost estimates for training programs.
• Contract administration: manage training contracts from start to finish, ensuring compliance, tracking progress, reviewing deliverables, and keeping accurate records.
• Promotion and Marketing: promote CNA's training services to clients through outreach, consultations, and presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Reporting and documentation: prepare reports and evaluations on training programs, outcomes, and finances, and keep campuses informed about program delivery.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management: build and maintain relationships with industry, government, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders to identify training needs, promote CNA programs, and support collaboration, with a focus on Labrador North Coast communities.
• Community engagement: coordinate and oversee programs in Labrador North Coast communities, promoting respectful engagement and strong partnerships with Indigenous groups and community leaders.
• Other related duties: perform additional duties as required to support the goals and operations of the Customized and Continuous Learning Division.

Screening Criteria

• Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or related discipline (equivalencies will be considered).
• Experience in business development, contract development, OR training coordination within a higher education or corporate environment.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of business development principles and practices.
• Knowledge of designing and delivering effective presentations.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to manage time and tasks.
• Professionalism.
• Relationship building skills.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. 
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 

Conditions of Acceptance

• This position requires frequent travel to Labrador North Coast communities to engage with stakeholders, assess training needs, coordinate program delivery, and maintain strong community and industry partnerships.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated. 

Applicant Information

• This position provides flexibility in location, with consideration being given to candidates requesting to work from any one of our campuses throughout the province.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition. 
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification. 
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Diane Grandy, Selection Board Chair, by email at diane.grandy@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA's core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!