Business Development Administration Trainee

Requisition Number: 23723BR Description: Welcome to Stantec Belgium – where big dreams meet meaningful impact At the heart of Stantec's International Division, we're not just an office; we're a buzzing hub supporting global game-changers like the European Commission and other international donors. Are you a young professional ready to make your mark in the world? If so, you're in the right place to kickstart your journey in international development Stantec Belgium, the go-to for EC external aid services with a green twist, wants awesome junior professionals like you to join our lively crew. We are currently seeking to recruit a Business Development Administration Trainee for the International Development Unit – Business Development Team to join a 2-year junior programme to enhance our Business Development Team in Belgium. Why Stantec Belgium? As a key player in EC external aid services, focusing on sustainability and the green transition, we offer a unique opportunity for young professionals to contribute to groundbreaking projects. Picture yourself as a vital part of our International Development Unit's Business Development Team, working on competitive tenders for projects funded by prestigious institutions like the European Commission (DGs and its executive agencies), European Investment Bank. Your role Get ready to dive into a diverse range of tasks As a Business Development Administration trainee, your role includes: Daily administrative support to the business development team during the expression of interest and proposal preparation processes for international projects following strict EU procurement procedures. Key contact point between Stantec and partners for general administrative requests. Working closely and supporting the BDC (Business Development Coordinator) in various other horizontal tasks related to the BD department. Quality control of expressions of interest (EOI) and proposals prepared within the unit. Manage large number of documents and data; maintain dashboards continuously up to date. Formatting of documents related to our offers, preparation of templates, collection of internal and external documents. Any other administrative support to the Business development department. What we offer Exciting two-year junior Programme: Begin your two-year adventure with a six-month paid traineeship contract. If your performance is positively evaluated and we have openings, you might be offered a permanent position in La Hulpe, Belgium, contingent upon achieving the agreed-upon targets. Global Exposure: Immerse yourself in an international environment and contribute to projects that redefine the future of international development. Career Growth: Aim high The Junior Programme is structured to lead you to the role of Business Development Manager, potentially at one of the top 10 most sustainable corporations globally and one of the market leaders with the EC for external aid services. Qualifications: You should ideally have the following qualifications and demonstrate the following skills: Academic background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, Management or related field. Knowledge of the European Commission external assistance policies would be considered as an advantage. A traineeship with the EC external aid services is an asset. Excellent organisational and administrative skills (ability to prioritize and excellent time management). Languages: Fluent in English, solid written and spoken French. IT-skills: advanced use of MS Office (Excellent capacity to format and edit long Word documents, Excel). Multitask personality, rigorous, accuracy and attention to detail, with a dynamic work ethic approach, teamwork mindset, strong result-oriented personality. Creative, communicative, open-minded and willingness to work in an international environment. Excellent verbal and written communication. Flexible and able to work within tight deadlines and under pressure. If you are ready to work in a fast-moving, international environment, please send your detailed CV (in English only) in electronic format quoting BD Admin/2025 to: thomas.leonard@stantec.com About Stantec: We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. Our global network of 32,000 employees in over 450 locations across six continents collaborates to bring projects to life, from initial concept through implementation. Join us and redefine your personal best Work Location(s):Belgium, Belgium-La Hulpe Employment Type: Full-Time Job Type: Regular