Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Business Growth

Pay Band 6 ($77,766 - $103,454 per annum)

Open Competition

Bouctouche / Miramichi Region

Professionalism • Integrity • Excellence

Opportunities NB (ONB) is New Brunswick's lead business development corporation working with companies inside and outside the province to drive economic growth and job creation in the province. A nimble, results-driven and client-centric organization, ONB is a Crown Corporation, strategically led by a private sector Board of Directors, made up of business leaders from New Brunswick companies and academia. ONB believes strongly in the future of New Brunswick and since its inception on April 1, 2015, has successfully been the catalyst for competitive and innovative economic growth and job creation for the benefit of New Brunswick today and for generations to come.

ONB has been recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for nine consecutive years, from 2017 - 2025, and is a recipient of the 2022 Employers of Diversity award from Atlantic Business Magazine. ONB is seeking a Business Development Executive to join a dynamic team of business professionals who are passionate about growing New Brunswick's economy, are committed to giving back to the community, and value making a difference.

Love where you work. Love what you do. Come work for us.

Who are you?

• You have a university degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline
• You have a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in account management, business development, working with early stage to mature companies, and developing company or industry files. **An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered**
• You must have strong presentation skills and be proficient in the use of electronic office software, database and office computer programs
• You possess general financial knowledge
• You pride yourself on your attention to detail, organization skills and ability to prioritize deliverables
• You are a highly motivated professional that is passionate about growing NB
• You possess exceptional analytical skills and have demonstrated a strong ability to detect areas of concern and develop innovative business solutions
• You are effective at prioritizing, monitoring and managing multiple client accounts at once
• You enjoy working with others and possess excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills
• You possess well-developed relationship management skills

As a Business Development Executive with the Business Growth team at ONB, you will:

• Report to the Director of Business Growth
• Be responsible for managing and growing an existing portfolio of businesses
• Provide guidance and support to entrepreneurs with expansion, acquisition, consolidation, and development of their businesses
• Develop and manage projects
• Conduct appropriate analysis to determine project viability
• Analyze financial assistance requests
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the region, job market and government organizations
• Liaise with businesses, financial institutions, government departments and agencies

Language:

Written and spoken competence in French and English is required. Please state your language capability.

Location and hours:

The position will be based in the Bouctouche/Miramichi Region. You may be required to travel occasionally outside of the region and work beyond normal business hours of 8:15am-4:30pm in response to client needs.

What can ONB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Plan and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities
• Opportunity to be involved in ONB events that give back to our community
• If approved and after three months of onboarding, an optional hybrid work plan of three days in office and two days remote
• Positive and inclusive work culture

How to apply?

• Candidates are required to demonstrate on their applications how, when, and where they have acquired the qualifications and skills required for this position
• Resumes should be in chronological order specifying the beginning and end dates in month and year format for all completed education and employment including part-time and full-time employment
• Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume

Apply on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by email to [email protected], or by mail to the address below by November 17, 2025 indicating competition number: ONB-25-12.

Place 2000
ONB People & Culture
4th floor, 250 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 9M9

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.