Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)

Type: Full-time, one-year contract, with possibility of extension

Reports to: Business Development and Strategy Consultant

Salary: $52,000–61,000, commensurate with experience

Start date: Immediate

Position Summary

Canada’s electricity sector is experiencing significant growth and transformation. As Canadians electrify their homes and vehicles, integrate renewable energy technologies into the grid and embrace the impact of digital technology, it is crucial to bring together employers, unions, post-secondary institutions and policymakers to address the labour challenges confronting the sector.

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is working with its partners to build a world-class, safety-focused, innovative and inclusive electricity workforce. A key element of our work is telling this sector’s stories to various audiences across various channels.

The Business Development Coordinator will support the Business Development team in delivering day-to-day operations and administrative functions for Electricity Human Resources Canada. This role is primarily focused on coordination, data management, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of business development activities across membership, sponsorship, and program initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Business Development team across outreach, partnerships, and engagement activities.
Manage and maintain CRM data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper tracking of contacts, organizations, and opportunities, including pipeline updates and activity logging.
Support tracking of membership renewals, sponsorship opportunities, and follow-ups with partners and prospects.
Prepare and maintain tracking tools and reports (Excel, CRM dashboards) to support visibility on performance and progress.
Coordinate email outreach, follow-ups, and internal communications.
Assist in scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating logistics with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, programs, finance) to ensure alignment and effective information flow.
Prepare travel arrangements, including itinerary planning, hotel bookings, and expense reimbursement processing.
Manage and support LinkedIn presence, including posting, content updates, and engagement tracking related to business development team in coordination with marketing and communications team.
Organize documentation and support reporting and follow-up tracking to ensure workflow efficiency and accountability.
Assist with lead generation, including preparing membership and MOU proposals and presentations.
Other duties in line with the mission and objectives of EHRC as assigned.

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience in an administrative, coordination, assistant, customer service or business support role.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and French.
Proficient in corporate productivity tools, particularly CRM systems (e.g., Insightly, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho).
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong listening, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Affable team player who excels working with team of high performers.
Familiarity with LinkedIn or digital engagement tools for basic profile management and content support is an asset.
Comfortable supporting email /calls outreach, follow-ups, and professional communications with external stakeholders.
Post-Secondary degree/diploma in a relevant discipline or relevant workplace experience is considered an asset.
Experience supporting a leadership team in an assistant or coordination role is considered an asset.
Experience in a coordination or support role, with exposure to sales or business development functions is considered an asset.
Understanding of the needs and requirements of electricity and related organizations and related industries in Canada is considered an asset.
Specific experience with Insightly CRM is considered an asset.

Work Environment

Ottawa-based, hybrid work environment (minimum 3 days in office per week).
Small office with a team of about 18 staff.
Close to public transport, paid parking available, local amenities nearby.
Some travel across Canada is required.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a term, one year contract with the possibility of an extension.
Salary: $52,000 to $61,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
15 days of paid vacation annually.
Flexible health benefits package upon the completion of probation, including prescription drugs and a Health Care Spending Account.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employer-matched RRSP contributions after one year of service.
Professional development and career growth opportunities

Applications

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Choukri Berghout, Business Development and Strategy Consultant, at berghout@ehrc.ca.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Do you only meet some of the requirements but still think you are a good fit? At EHRC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

EHRC is an enthusiastic equal-opportunity employer. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let us know. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.

About EHRC

Electricity is an essential component of the Canadian economy, powered by over 120,000 Canadians who generate, transmit and distribute it to homes and businesses nationwide. As demographics and technology evolve, the industry must adapt and grow its skilled workforce. Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) supports this transition by providing objective research, information and tools on labour market trends, helping the workforce remain innovative and improve service quality. EHRC is a trusted partner, offering evidence-based solutions to the human resource challenges in the electricity sector.

We respectfully acknowledge that we conduct business on the ancestral and unceded territories of all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island. EHRC’s head office is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe people, whose enduring presence and contributions we honour.

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