Business Development Support Specialist

Position: Business Development Support Specialist

Company: Habitat

Location: Montréal QC (Hybrid: remote work and Mile-End office)

Language: Excellent written communication skills in French; functional English is an asset depending on context.

Organization Overview

Habitat is an environmental consulting firm whose mission is to accelerate the ecological transition by turning ambitions into concrete and sustainable actions. We support a wide range of organizations in integrating environmental issues into the core of their strategic decision‑making. Our work is grounded in recognized expertise in modeling, biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem services assessment, and sustainable land‑use planning.

Benefits

• Flexible working conditions promoting a healthy work‑life balance
• Hybrid work model: remote work and an office located in Mile-End with views of Mount Royal
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• An organization offering strategic challenges and opportunities for professional growth
• A committed, collaborative team driven by values of innovation and sustainability
• A meaningful mission: actively contributing to the ecological transition and biodiversity conservation

Working Conditions

• Permanent, full‑time position
• Salary range: $50,000 to $60,000 per year, based on a 35‑hour work week
• Desired start date: Spring 2026
• Hybrid work model: remote work and Mile-End office
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Business Development Support Specialist provides administrative support and coordinates sales and business development activities, acting as a key support resource for the team. Through this central role, the incumbent contributes to the preparation of service proposals, the structured management of commercial documentation and CRM systems, performance indicator tracking, and the coordination of internal and external meetings. Their contribution helps ensure efficient processes and smooth communication among stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Operations Optimisation
  • Organise, structure, and keep up to date all documentation and tools related to business development (templates, presentations, one‑pagers, summary sheets, upsell tools, etc.).
  • Structure and centralise service offers and templates to increase the efficiency of service offer production.
  • Update and maintain client databases and the CRM, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of information.
  • Compile, track, and update performance indicators (KPIs) related to sales and business development.
• Sales Team Support
  • Draft, format, and coordinate the production of service offers and responses to tenders.
  • Coordinate timelines, follow‑ups, and status updates for service offers and business opportunities.
  • Ensure coordination between the business development team, project teams, and finance to adhere to opportunity lifecycle processes.
  • Prepare and coordinate sales/business development team meetings (agenda, documents, logistics).
  • Draft meeting minutes and ensure follow‑up on identified actions.
  • Provide general administrative support to the team to ensure smooth and efficient sales operations.
• Strategic Market Monitoring
  • Support the identification of business opportunities and the strategic positioning of the organisation in its market.
  • Monitor calls for tenders, grant programmes, and opportunities relevant to the organisation.
  • Support the follow‑up, coordination, and logistics of events or commercial activities.
  • Contribute to the dissemination of strategic information within the sales team to support opportunity identification and upsell initiatives.
  • Produce monitoring tables and summary reports for the team and management.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative and operational processes related to sales.

Required Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC) or vocational diploma (DEP) in administration, office automation, management, or a related field. Any additional training in a relevant field will be considered an asset.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in administrative support, coordination, or sales support role.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Comfort with collaborative tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, CRM systems).
• Excellent written communication skills in French; functional English is an asset depending on context.

Key Skills

• Strong organizational skills and a high level of rigor.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in document preparation and review.
• Autonomy, reliability, strong work ethic, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and the ability to prioritise in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional context.

Application Process

Application deadline: April 15, 2026. Submit Your Application Via https://www.habitat-nature.com/emplois. Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Habitat reserves the right to conduct interviews prior to the application deadline.