Business Development Specialist
$62,400–$68,640 year
On-siteAbbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Build professional relationships with hospital discharge planners, social workers, physicians, and retirement residences throughout the Fraser Valley. Conduct in-person outreach, meetings, and presentations to explain home care services and identify organizational needs. Generate qualified client inquiries, referral relationships, and educational presentation opportunities while maintaining a tracked pipeline and documented CRM records. Produce weekly activity reports, transition reports, and researched lists of RFPs, grants, and partnership opportunities. This fixed-term contract runs from August 2026 through January 2027, requiring a valid BC driver's license, reliable vehicle, and travel across Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Langley, and Aldergrove.
Required Qualifications
- Valid British Columbia driver's licence
- Reliable vehicle available for regular business travel
- Willingness to travel throughout Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Langley, Aldergrove and surrounding Fraser Valley communities
- Flexibility to attend occasional early-morning, evening or community networking events
- Successful completion of reference and background checks as required
Desired Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in business, marketing, healthcare administration, nursing, or social work
- Experience in business development, healthcare outreach, community relations, account management or referral development
- Strong professional communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
- The ability to independently organize and manage a community-based territory
- Experience using Microsoft Office and a CRM or contact-management system
- The ability to research and summarize RFP, grant, contract and partnership opportunities
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