Entrepreneurship Coordinator/trainer

**Entrepreneurship Coordinator/Trainer**

**Classification**:Term: September 11, 2023 - May 16, 2025

**Salary**:$30.00/hour
**Location**:Williams Lake, BC
**Deadline**:August 30, 2023

The Tŝilhqot’in Nation is a world leader in advancing Indigenous rights and title, as demonstrated by the landmark Aboriginal Title Declaration from the Supreme Court of Canada in 2014. The Nation is currently implementing a ground-breaking tripartite framework agreement (Gwets’en Nilt’i Pathway Agreement) with the goal of transforming over the next five years the fundamental relationships between the Tŝilhqot’in Nation and the Federal and Provincial Crown governments.

Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is currently hiring an Entrepreneurship Coordinator/Trainer for a duration of approximately 20 months to support entrepreneurs by providing business development assistance and mentorship.

**SPECIFIC ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Facilitate entrepreneurship and small business development with a focus on two streams: one for new entrepreneurs and one for existing entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses;
- Develop and coordinate the delivery of new and existing entrepreneur and business training workshops and programs individually or in conjunction with other partners or affiliates;
- Take the lead in developing a youth entrepreneur program;
- Develop resource manual of business supports available to aspiring entrepreneurs;
- Presentations to Tsilhqot'in National Government communities on entrepreneur opportunities;
- Build relationships with industry, economic development organizations, funding agencies, financial institution and investors;
- Mentoring entrepreneurs, including ability to work one-on-one with entrepreneurs over an extended period of time;
- Working with all age groups from youth to Elders;
- Prepare updates and reports as requested;
- Conduct research and consult with key collaborators and community members;
- Provide input into the evaluation of the program;
- Other duties as required

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Experience owning a business or working for a business development organization;
- Knowledge of the process of starting a business in BC;
- Willingness to learn about Tsilhqot’in Nation and communities affiliated with TNG
- Valid BC Driver’s License and access to reliable insured transportation
- Ability and willingness to travel to remote communities in the region as required;
- Strong computer skills;
- Strong communication skills;
- Organizational, conflict resolution and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Recognizes and respects cultural diversity and understands Tsilhqot'in culture
- Ability to speak fluent Tsilhqot’in language will be considered an asset

**Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references by the closing date to**:
Brittany Spooner

Human Resources Manager

Tŝilhqot’in National Government

253 - 4th Avenue North

Williams Lake, BC, V2G 4T4

**Only those invited to interview will be contacted.
**Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - Section 16(1) Canadian Human Rights Act.