Are you passionate about seeing a business grow and thrive?

South Shore Opportunities is looking for a Business Officer. Located on the Nova Scotian South Shore in Liverpool we assist in the creation of small businesses and in the expansion and modernization of existing businesses by providing mentoring, advice and services to entrepreneurs and business owners. 

If you come work for us you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible work environment, (which includes working from home and the potential to work full time or part time), and a company culture that is supportive, collaborative, team based and values their employees. Most importantly you will have the opportunity to make a difference and help businesses grow and thrive!

What will you be doing?

As a Business Officer you will be working with entrepreneurs, start ups and current business owners to help them succeed. You will be with them from start, reviewing their loan applications, guiding business owners as they look for tools to help make decisions on expanding, and advising potential new business owners on the path forward.  A Business Officer listens and provides lots of hands on help and every client opens up new opportunities for collaboration and experiences.

What skills and talents would be the best fit for us?   

• Small business experience (this is important)
• Lending experience  (this will be considered an asset)
• Business counselling/training experience (this will be considered an asset)
• Ability to assess risk and viability of loan proposals
• The ability to work in a self-directed & confidential environment
• Ability to work with excel spreadsheets
• Ability to complete revenue/expense forecasts including cashflow projections
• A curious and analytical personality

A  Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business Administration or Commerce

Salary: South Shore competitive 2021- $59,177 -$69,620 full-time salary per annum (pro-rate for part-time)

Benefit and Pension plans available

Is this for you?   Please send your resume via email to:

South Shore Opportunities Incorporated

Attention: BUSINESS OFFICER

P.O. Bo 1204

Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0

Email:  sso@cbdc.ca

Closing Date:    Friday November 19, 2021  3:30 pm