Economic & Sustainability Development Officer (Manager)

DEPARTMENT: Wolf Lake First Nation Administration RECRUITMENT OBJECTIVE Wolf Lake First Nation (WLFN) is inviting applications for the position of Manager - Economic Development and Sustainability. We are seeking a person who shares our goal of advancing the effective and sustainable development of our local and regional economy, including the prosperity of the community and our members. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in economic development in a First Nation context, the ability to develop and lead projects and coordinate partnerships, excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and enjoy working in a team.

POSITION OUTCOME • WLFN and its members benefit from an effective, prosperous and sustainable local and regional economy, principally under the control of the WLFN Government.

RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Band Manager and with the regular engagement of community members: • Coordinate the development and implementation of the WLFN Strategic Plan for Economic and Sustainable Development, including timely updates. • Develop and implement an effective policy framework to guide prosperous and sustainable economic development for WLFN, its members, entrepreneurs, and partners. • Obtain the funding required to support the implementation of the Plan. • Establish mutually beneficial partnerships with governments and the private sector to support and promote a healthy, prosperous local and regional economy. • Assist community members with entrepreneurial projects, including the development of business and marketing plans, the financing of new or expanded businesses, and access to training and other professional services. • Coordinate economic development with healthy community and infrastructure development. • Make regular progress reports to the WLFN Council and to the community members. • Establish and maintain effective networking with representatives of provincial, and federal governments, and with other select organizations, including the First Nation capital institutions. • Occasional travel will be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Good knowledge of WLFN history, traditions, and culture. • Good working knowledge of economic development in First Nations, and related government policies, programs and funding. • Strong communication skills, oral and written, in English and preferably in French. • Ability to effectively advance several priorities at the same time, sometimes under pressure. • Results oriented, self-motivated and able to work independently. • Strong interpersonal and team skills.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Preference will be given to Anishinabe or other Indigenous candidates with relevant postsecondary education in related fields such as economics, finance, business administration, or general administration.

COMPENSATION
is competitive and commensurate with the position responsibilities and the skills of the candidate.

Deadline for application: Friday, April 26 , 2024 at noon (will remain an active open posting until filled)

If you are interested, please send your resume and a cover letter indicating your suitability for this opportunity.

Martha Polson, Band Manager Wolf Lake First Nation
5 Riordon Ave, Temiscaming QC
J0Z3R0
Or by e-mail:
mpolson@wolflakefirstnation.com

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