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Business Development and Outreach Officer

​COMPETITION NUMBER: 1731
CLOSING DATE: June 22, 2026 @11:59 PM MDT

 

The Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership  

 

The Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership (CIIL) empowers Western Canadian organizations to develop and maintain equitable and inclusive environments. Our focus is on providing support and training to organizations that is driven by research and data. Reporting to the Institute Director, the successful candidates will thrive in showcasing the values of the CIIL of starting small and thinking big as they support the team in connecting with community partnerships.  

The ideal candidate will have natural relationship building skills and creativity to identify and reach out to prospective community partners, create content to showcase our work, and create greater opportunities for business development.   

This is a casual role with a flexible schedule of about ten hours a week.  

 

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

In partnership with the Institute Director and the CIIL team, this position will:   

  • Help secure new clients and partnerships for the CIIL. This may include attending industry and networking events.  

  • Support with the development of proposal templates and marketing materials that drive client acquisition and retention.

  • Assist events and workshops by attending, recording sessions, and developing content from those sessions that can be used in proposals and/or marketing materials.  

  • Synthesize information received from prospective clients, contributors, and existing published research literature and create materials to showcase our  community impact and services. 

  • Liaise with external stakeholders, networks,  

  • and service providers to showcase existing data and consider ways to leverage the information for further projects.  

  • Regularly scan existing markets in EDIA training and consulting to help position us in unique places.  

 

WHAT YOU BRING 

  • College or university degree in a related field (students who are near completion are welcome to apply.) 

  • Knowledge of visual design tools including Canva and Adobe suite (InDesign and Illustrator) 

  • 3-5 years' experience creating and designing content for distribution.  

  • 1-3 years' Experience in fostering new relationship with stakeholders and businesses. 

  • Knowledge of best practices in EDIA training.  

  • Experience in graphic design and video production.  

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

  • Ability to translate research concept into plain language and design graphics to convey findings.  

  • Excellent writing skills. 

  • 1-2 years in sales and marketing practices. 

  • Training (either degree or certificate) in Equity, Diversity and inclusion related field would be an asset.  

  • Experience in developing marketing plans or social media strategy would be an asset.  

 

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER? 

As a difference maker you bring: 

  • Proven leadership skills with demonstrated experience working with clients and external stakeholders.   

  • Strong analytic, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. 

  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to work with clients in solving complex issues.  

  • Cultural sensitivity. 

  • Ability to work collaboratively with the entire CIIL team, including the content developers, the institute director and the equity, diversity and inclusion specialist.   

 

SALARY:  $49.01 - $61.28 hourly, reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a casual, temporary position.

 

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

 

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

 

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

 

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

 

Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

 

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

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