Regional Director, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Nord-du-Québec and Outaouais

Investissement Québec

. Ensure the smooth operation of activities related to advisory services, financing applications, portfolio management, and business development .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeGatineau • CanadaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development, financing applications, and portfolio management while effectively managing human and financial resources. Proven ability to advise businesses and navigate the economic landscape, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business DevelopmentFinancing ExperienceTeam ManagementEconomic Landscape KnowledgeSME Environment Understanding

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementAdvisory ServicesBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningMinisterial Request PreparationResource AllocationEconomic Development PlanningBusiness Financing KnowledgeCustomer Experience MonitoringService Relevance Assessment

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationCollaborationLeadershipStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Information Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA DesignationMBA

Industry Keywords

SME EnvironmentEconomic LandscapeBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ResourcesGovernment ProgramsPolitical SensitivityRegional Economic Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the smooth operation of activities related to advisory services, financing applications, portfolio management, and business development
Coordinate Investissement Québec’s integrated service offering
Contribute to monitoring objectives related to customer experience, service relevance, profitability, and portfolio quality
Ensure the regional office achieves its business objectives
Support the Senior Regional Director in achieving the Corporation’s business objectives and strategic plan
Manage human, budgetary, and financial resources to achieve objectives
Supervise, guide, support, and coach business development staff
Develop an action plan based on strategic priorities and business and economic development objectives
Represent the Corporation before businesses and regional financial and economic stakeholders
Maintain a regional presence within the business community
Communicate the Corporation’s directions, values, and messages to employees and promote the Employer Brand
Ensure government programs are implemented in accordance with local and regional realities
Support the management of highly politically sensitive files
Supervise the preparation of ministerial requests
Adjust programming and resource allocation to rapidly incorporate ministerial initiatives
Plan and facilitate regional economic development committees
Collaborate with the other business lines of the Executive Vice-President, Regional Network
Participate in recruitment, hiring, and succession planning
Coordinate the input of information into the Corporation’s information systems
Supervise the implementation of the “economic activities” mission with Québec’s civil protection organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in business administration or another relevant field
In-depth understanding of the dynamics of the SME environment
In-depth knowledge of the economic and financial landscape of the region served
General knowledge of legal matters related to business financing
Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant financing experience
Experience advising businesses, developing business, and managing teams
CPA designation or MBA is an asset
Availability to travel regularly throughout the territory served

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from home up to three days per week
Several flexible scheduling options
Opportunity to take a half-day off by extending workdays over four days
Flexible schedule allowing seven hours of work between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Paid Friday afternoons every other week during the summer
Two full weeks of remote work from within Québec per year
Professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge, professional skills, and management abilities
Study leave
Reimbursement of fees for obtaining a professional certification
Reimbursement of course materials
Free telemedicine services
TonIQ health and wellness program
Reimbursement of a portion of registration fees for a physical wellness program
Free, immediate, and confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program
Defined benefit pension plan
Flexible group insurance plan, customizable based on needs and eligibility
Reimbursement of a portion of public transit costs
Free bicycle parking