Our client, a Canadian division of a global business enterprise, provides a professional work environment at a convenient Vancouver downtown location.
The company is currently seeking a well-rounded Business Development Professional to join the Mineral Resources Department at the Vancouver head office. This role will play a key part in advancing new business creation initiatives.
Job Title: Business Development Professional, Mineral Resources
Reference #: PFBDBC080626
Duration of employment: Permanent Full-time
Employer: Global business enterprise
Location: Downtown Vancouver, BC
Starting Date: : ASAP(starting end of July/ early August)
Work hours: 9:00 am-5:00pm, M-F, *Flexible working hours are available. Weekly total is 35 hrs.
Compensation: $80-130K/year and a competitive benefit package
Group insurance (life, accident, LTD, critical illness, extended health, dental, EAP) upon hiring, Pension benefits after 6 months, Two weeks’ vacation, Support for professional development, Performance-based bonus plan, 10 days of paid sick leave per year
Main Job duties:
Reporting to the Vice President of Mineral Resources, the successful candidate will:
- Support departmental planning and management of the department’s business.
- Collaborate closely with the Vancouver Office Business Development & Innovation Department and be responsible for mineral resources and other businesses’ technological innovation (i.e. technologies in various sectors, including AI, cleantech, critical minerals, decarbonization) from startup scouting and the relevant due diligence perspectives.
- Act as the local representative and support the business objectives of parent company in Japan and other key oversea offices.
- Maintain existing investment activities for startups and venture capitals.
- Maintain and strengthen overall relationship with main partner companies and governments.
- Attend seminars and webinars, study industry news, exchange information and opinions with key players in the industry.
- Conduct research and prepare reports with personal perspectives about key industrial players’ announcement and future strategies.
- Learn, understand and keep up-to-date knowledge on emerging technological and market trends in the business sectors to assist the Department Manager’s industry research and business development activities.
- Conduct and maintain direct communication with parental companies in the United States and Japan.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Fluent in English, with strong business writing and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Japanese language and understanding of Japanese business cultural is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in one or more of the following areas:
- Mining or mineral resources.
- Trading or business development.
- Technological innovation or related sectors.
- University degree with foundational knowledge of emerging technologies and North American market dynamics.
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
- Familiarity with venture capital or startup investment is an asset.
- Collaborative team player who thrives in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (US or Japan) as required.
- Valid class-5 BC driver’s license.
* Please apply only if you possess all the requirements.
* Please click on "Apply Now" and indicate the reference number " PFSRBC200323" in the Cover Letter section.
* We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $80,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- trading or business development: 2 years (preferred)
- Mining or mineral resources: 2 years (preferred)
- Technological innovation or related sectors: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Class-5 BC driver’s license (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
