Business Development Officer

3 weeks ago


Truro, Canada The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq Full time

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq**

**CMM Development Corporation**
- **Business Development Officer**_

**About CMM**

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (The CMM) is a Tribal Council representing eight
- **Business Development Officer.**_

**Position Overview**

The CMM through its current programming and development corporation will be promoting business and social enterprise development for the organization and its member communities. Reporting to the CEO, the Business Development Officer will be responsible to provide support to the development of social/economic activities, including helping to plan and develop economic projects, marketing, proposal writing and researching information on socio
- economic development.

**Overview of Responsibilities**:

- Promote, encourage, assist and support economic development initiatives to ensure that The CMM, and membership bands, are aware of the business opportunities available to them.
- Appraise projects and programs to determine if there is a basis for the applicant to acquire funding.
- Provide advice concerning the sources and conditions of available economic development financing to The CMM to administer and develop programs.
- Assist and develop business plans, feasibility studies, community plans and/or funding proposals.
- Negotiate and secure funding and/or financing for business and training projects with governments (federal, provincial, and municipal) or other agencies for The

CMM or member bands.
- To provide information, materials and resources to programs and communities in order to facilitate the administration and coordination of workshops and conferences.
- Prepare training proposals through the identification of training needs created by internal or external needs of The CMM or member bands that could impact future areas of development.
- Prepare and submit claims to Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and other relevant agencies as well as accessing government contracts relevant to development.
- Develop and compile research aimed at improving current partnerships and generating new partnerships.

**Position Requirements**:

- Post Secondary degree or certificate program in Management, Economic

Development or Administration.
- Knowledge of government and private industry programs with respect to

Economic Development.
- Working knowledge of the political and social environment of Nova Scotia First

Nation communities.
- Knowledgeable of business, feasibility, marketing, and communication plans.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle, and ability to travel.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and written.
- Experience using computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
- Effective interpersonal skills, high level of initiative and motivation.
- Ability to work a standard thirty-five (35) hours per week; however, the ability to work flexible hours may be required.

**Salary/Employment Term**:
**Application Deadline: Open Until Filled**

Submit **Cover Letter **and **Resume **to**:Human Resources**

**c/o The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq**

**PO Box 1590, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5V3**
- We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal _
- Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. _**Only those applicants who provide up-to-date CV along with**_
- **Applicants MUST provide proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.**_

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- TRURO, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location



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