Invest Nova Scotia is Nova Scotia’s business development agency that works to promote economic growth and community economic development in the province by enabling business, innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. We are Nova Scotians supporting businesses small and large, new and new to our province.
Invest Nova Scotia’s team is as innovative and energetic as the clients we serve. We are a client- and employee-centric organization and care deeply about the work we do, driven by our passion to help the companies we work with succeed.
Job Opportunity: Business Development Coordinator (temporary position, ending August 2026)
Invest Nova Scotia is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to provide timely, efficient, and client-focused administrative support to the Regional Business Development and Market Development team. Reporting to the Director, Regional and Market Development, the Coordinator is responsible for the administration of key programs, including the Innovation Rebate Program, and other initiatives as assigned to the team.
This role requires subject matter expertise in program delivery and involves regular coordination with internal business units to meet administrative and operational requirements. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth execution of program processes while supporting strong internal collaboration and delivering a high standard of service to clients.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing comprehensive support to the Regional Business Development and Market Development teams in program facilitation, client consultations, partnership development, and project management.
- Supporting the delivery of incentive and funding programs through administrative tasks and direct client interaction for information collection and assessment package preparation.
- Serving as the subject matter expert for program-related inquiries, offering accurate and timely guidance.
- Managing the operating budget for programs, ensuring project approvals align with established financial limits.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to:
- Streamline administrative workflows for the both teams;
- Ensure efficient exchange of information with other business units;
- Enhance filing and monitoring systems; and
- Strengthen internal communication.
- Entering and maintaining data in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (Salesforce) and generates reports as required.
- Answering questions from new, potential, and current clients, and following up in a timely manner.
- Data mining and research support to assist Business Development Advisors and Export Development Executives.
- Coordinating research initiatives with the Strategy & Research and Marketing teams when needed.
- Supporting the team with day-to-day admin tasks, from scheduling and processing invoices to managing records, coordinating projects, and preparing reports.
- Providing up-to-date information on government programs, external resources, and other relevant materials for client meetings.
- Jumping in to support business unit projects and initiatives, while pitching in on other tasks as needed to keep things running smoothly.
Education/ Professional Experience:
- As the successful candidate you have a bachelor’s degree in business, combined with a minimum of three years’ related experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Key Competencies:
- Strong time management, organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with the ability to align with business needs
- Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to work independently when required
- Skilled at multitasking, meeting deadlines, and adapting to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and proofreading communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Demonstrated professionalism and adaptability in fast-paced settings
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems considered an asset
If you have what it takes to join our team, we would like to hear from you. To learn more about us, please visit our website at investnovascotia.ca.
Invest Nova Scotia is committed to embracing diversity and fostering a workplace that is reflective of the diverse and global community in which we operate. We welcome applications from Black Nova Scotians, African Nova Scotians and other racialized people; 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, Indigenous People, veterans, immigrants, people living with disabilities and those that identify as women. If you are a member of one of the groups who reflect the diversity of Canadian society, you are encouraged to self-identify on either your cover letter or resume.
If at any point during this process, you require accommodation please let us know.
This role is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Classification: This is a bargaining unit position with an Invest Nova Scotia 4 rate of pay: ($55,623 - $67,908) based on the March 31, 2024, collective agreement rates. Preference will be given to qualified Invest Nova Scotia NSGEU bargaining unit candidates.
Closing Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
Competition #: 25-INS-06
Resumes and cover letters will be used to screen applicants for this role. Please ensure that you clearly articulate in your cover letter how your skills and attributes will serve to apply to the requirements of this position.
Please send your resume and cover letter merged as one PDF document via e-mail to careers@investnovascotia.ca. The competition number must be included in the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Pre-employment screening will be conducted for final candidates, and results will be considered in the hiring process.