Business Development Advisor

3 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Nokiiwin Tribal Council Inc. Full time

**Employment Opportunity**

Nokiiwin Tribal Council requires an experienced, knowledgeable, and motivated **Business Development Advisor. **The Business Development Advisor under the direction of the Executive Director, will work on developing the business development / revenue generating opportunities as identified and prioritized.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Oversees all aspects of the Business Development Initiatives and is responsible for creating strategies to market and attract new businesses and industries.
- Leads the development and execution of a business development strategy focused on creating diverse and sustainable employment investment opportunities.
- Responsible for business attraction, retention, expansion, and investment.
- Conducts research, updates, and maintains Nokiiwin and Member First Nations community assets and economic profile(s). The Profile(s) provides information on economic and demographic data, small businesses, and community assets.
- Represents Nokiiwin Tribal Council in meetings, conferences, and events, as requested. Act as liaison between Councils, municipalities, and potential partners on matters that effect business development. Identify opportunities, solve problems, gather data, and maintain positive relationships with potential partners.
- Participate, organize, and attend trade shows, conferences, seminars, and workshops as requested.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- University Degree or three-year community college diploma in related discipline.
- Minimum five years’ experience in economic development in the public sector or related field.
- Economic Development Certification (Ec.D.) or working towards certification would be preferred.
- Detail oriented and organized, ready to balance detailed work on contracts and development project.
- Excellent project management, organizational, communication, interpersonal and management skills.
- Excellent public relations skills with proven ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders including business and government officials, community leaders, members of the public and staff.
- Excellent computer skills using MS Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience using web content management software and social media in a professional context, including Facebook, Twitter etc.
- Must possess a valid class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- A current and acceptable Criminal Record Check is required for this position at the incumbent’s expense, prior to the commencement date.

As a Federally regulated employer, employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

**Anticipated Start Date: March 2023**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months

**Salary**: From $35.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Economic Development in Public Sector: 5 years (preferred)
- Project Management: 5 years (preferred)
- Public Relations: 5 years (preferred)
- Business Development: 3 years (preferred)
- direct First Nation: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Economic Development Certification (Ec.D) preferred (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-02-17
Expected start date: 2023-03-13



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