Business development officer

Posted on May 04, 2026 by Employer details Comfora Home Care

Location Bedford, NS B4A 4E9
Work location On the road
Salary 17.00 hourly / 15 to 25 hours per week
Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time leading to full time
Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, To be determined
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies 1 vacancy
Source Job Bank #3567105

English

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

1 year to less than 2 years

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas
Perform administrative tasks
Respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities
Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
Develop marketing strategies
Develop and implement business plans
Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for mature workers

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Additional ways to apply

Job reference number 20260501
Answers to the following screening questions:
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?

2026-05-25

To apply for this job email your details to jobs@comfora.ca