MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (BAND LEVEL 7)
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Job title: MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (BAND LEVEL 7)
Job description: March 10, 2022
MARKETIING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (BAND LEVEL 7)
Marine Institute
(Contractual Position to December 31, 2022, with the possibility of extension)
THE EMPLOYER
Memorial University (MUN) is a comprehensive, multi-campus, public university committed to excellence. The Fisheries and Marine Institute (MI) is MUN’s oceans and polytechnic campus, having locations in St. John’s, Foxtrap, Holyrood, Lewisporte and Stephenville with a budget of approximately $55 million and approximately 400 employees. MI is considered the most comprehensive institution of its kind in North America, with highly qualified employees and unique facilities such as full-motion ships bridge simulators and the world’s largest flume tank. It offers graduate and undergraduate degrees, diplomas, certificates and industry training for the marine sectors.
THE BACKGROUND
The Launch is the Marine Institute’s portal to the ocean and base of marine operations, designed to support at-sea education, training and research in the areas of ocean science and technology, ocean safety, fisheries and the marine environment. Located in Holyrood, NL, the facility is the principal launch point for ocean-based programming and research deployments for the MI as well as other parts of MUN. The facility’s water lot is currently being developed to include subsea infrastructure and equipment that will allow the facility to become a controlled, calibrated and carefully benchmarked technology development and testing environment, that will support the evaluation and development of next-generation ocean technologies, autonomous systems, remote operations, digitalization and will form the basis for enhanced ocean vehicle training and research.
THE OPPORTUNITY
MI has been awarded funding through the Government of NL’s Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Recovery Assistance Fund to support the further development of its Subsea Centre of Excellence. This work will allow operators to improve environmental safety by providing training and research opportunities that simulate the North Atlantic operating environment and through collaborations and partnerships with provincial, national, and international ocean sectors, will result in a state-of-the-art training and testing facility to support safe and sustainable operations in and on the ocean.
DUTIES
Reporting to the Director of The Launch and in coordination with the Manager of Marketing and Communications, the successful applicant will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of business development and communications strategies for the Subsea Centre of Excellence, as well as additional complementary infrastructure and resources at The Launch. Duties include liaising and building relationships with various internal and external stakeholders; developing and implementing internal and external research business communications strategies to support such networks; assisting in the planning and marketing of major campaigns and events; evaluating marketing activities and performing necessary follow-up and performing other related duties as required. Flexibility regarding work hours, including occasional evening and weekend work, is required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Considerable experience (3-5 years) in a business development role; graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in business, marketing, or engineering; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and planning skills and a demonstrated ability to build a rapport with business and community leaders, members of professional organizations, and government representatives. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required, along with a knowledge of digital and traditional marketing, social media platforms, and project management. The candidate must have the ability to engage and motivate people and have a high level of energy and initiative. Ability to work independently and as a team player; knowledge of the oceans or marine sectors is considered a strong asset. Compliance with Memorial’s Procedure for Vaccination Requirement (COVID – 19) is a condition of employment.
SALARY: $46,754 to $65,564 per annum (NAPE Local 7850)
CLOSING DATE: March 24, 2022
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.
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For further information concerning this opportunity, email , or contact the Human Resources Office, Marine Institute, Room E3306C or by telephone at (709) 778-0440.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Company: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Expected salary: $46754 – 65564 per year
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
Job date: Sat, 12 Mar 2022 02:29:29 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca