Business Development and Policy Analyst

Reports to: The Director of Socio-Economic and Community Development in the Economic Development Department

Location: Kuujjuaq or Montréal

Benefits: All marginal benefits available to Makivvik employees annually as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual such as: Simplified Pension Plan, Vacation, Sick days, Isolation premium, Cargo allowance, Group Insurance

Gas allowance, Travel Benefit, Housing allowance.

Responsabilities:

- Efforts that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for the Nunavik region;
- Develop pertinent industry sectors in Nunavik with a focus on job creation and facilitating economic activity;
- Work with the Co-director and EDD team to study the integration of new ventures with current subsidiary businesses, strategies, and operations; examine risks and potential;
- As part of Makivvik’s subsidiary oversight framework, work with the Co-director in:

- coordinating information among Subsidiaries and Joint Venture Corporations, including determining the requirements for financial and operating reports;

- assisting small subsidiaries and joint venture corporations in the achievement of their business objectives, through assistance to their board members and/or management;
- Seek, assess, and develop business opportunities for the Makivvik Corporation; not limited to projects which extend to other Inuit regions.
- Coordinate the design and implementation of tools and frameworks to better guide the long-term Business Development vision of the Makivvik Corporation;
- Filter potential business opportunities by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, economic and job creation potential, financials, evaluation of options, resolving internal priorities and recommending investments;
- Research and prepare business plans or analysis in various sectors including (but not limited to): mining, energy, tourism, fisheries, and real estate;
- Work with pertinent staff on structuring transactions (could include mergers/acquisitions), including negotiation of an equitable agreement, employee contracts, financing, and future liabilities;
- Liaise with various levels of Government on behalf of the Department of Economic Development in effort to identify new opportunities to collaborate on new and established initiatives alike;
- Analyze and define legal frameworks with aim to facilitate regional economic innovation;
- Be available to travel, as requested;
- Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

- Undergraduate degree with a focus in Business, Economics, Mathematics, or other quantitative fields;
- CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional designation (ongoing or completed)
- MBA, or Public Policy Masters preferred but not required;
- Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in a related field;
- Effective communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
- Effective computer skills : Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
- Comprehensive financial and accounting skills;
- Strong computer literacy with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel presentation skills;
- Knowledge of research tools for business development and transaction support; Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills;
- Proposal and Funding applications;
- Ability to prepare integrated financial models including discounted cash flow and valuation analysis;
- Thorough understanding of the inter-relation of net income, cash flow and working capital;
- Prior experience working on capital markets transactions and/or business acquisitions.
- Prior experience in Business Development in the Arctic/Sub-arctic regions or internationally;
- Knowledge and understanding of issues and priorities with respect to Economic and social development in Nunavik;
- Relevant work experience in Business or Economic Development (could include accounting, commercial banking, or investment banking);
- Experience in financial services;
- Ability to manage complex concepts;
- Knowledge of and interest in financial markets;
- Knowledge of procurement strategies;(preferred but not required);
- Development of Project, Business Planning, Funding Proposals in key sectors of interest.
- Ability to analyze international and inter-provincial trade policy to identify new economic opportunities for Nunavik businesses.
- Security clearance is required.

Training will be available for Beneficiaries in the advancement for their career.

Inuit Beneficiary hiring will always be a priority at Makivvik.

Discover a unique opportunity and embark on a rewarding career with Makivvik

To learn more visit us at www.Makivvik.ca/jobs or send your resume/application to: HR@makivvik.ca

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