Business Development Coordinator

BKL Consultants•Burnaby, BC

9d•CA$52,000 - CA$60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BKL Consultants Ltd. is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Business Development (BD) Coordinator to support the firm's growth by managing the lead pipeline, identifying new opportunities, and coordinating client outreach. This role is for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a direct impact on how a small, high-performing consultancy wins work. Based in the Burnaby office, this position offers the potential for a hybrid work arrangement. The ideal candidate is organized, curious about business growth, and energized by working across people, tools, and deadlines.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and a professional attitude with a willingness to manage multiple priorities at once.
Positive outlook and require minimal supervision.
Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and motivate oneself.
Ability to meet deadlines with high-quality, thorough work.
A diploma or degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new software (CRM systems, project management tools).
Self-starter who can work independently with minimal direction.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a sales, business development, client services, or administration coordination role (including co-op or internship experience).
Experience in the AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) or professional services industry.
Familiarity with public procurement processes and bid platforms (BC Bid, MERX, Bonfire).
Experience with prospecting tools and online research methods for client identification.

Responsibilities

Monitor bid sites and procurement platforms for relevant opportunities; review RFPs and project descriptions to assess fit for BKL's service areas and geographic focus.
Manage and maintain the lead intake side of the CRM, ensuring new opportunities are logged, categorized, and qualified; track win/loss outcomes and maintain basic BD metrics to support pipeline reporting.
Prepare opportunity summaries for internal review, including project scope, timeline, submission requirements, and key decision criteria.
Use social selling and prospecting tools to identify, track, and research prospective clients, decision-makers, and project owners relevant to BKL's target markets.
Draft client outreach communications on behalf of the business development team for their review and send; prepare talking points and relevant background for client meetings.
Coordinate lunch and learn presentations with target firms: identify appropriate contacts, handle scheduling and logistics, assist with presentation preparation, and follow up with attendees afterward.
Support relationship-building efforts by tracking client touchpoints, maintaining contact databases, and flagging follow-up opportunities.
Monitor industry news, project announcements, and market trends; research prospective clients and competitors to inform pursuit decisions and go/no-go discussions.