Business Development Advisor

7 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF) Full time $52,000 - $60,000

About Us

The Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to empowering individuals with information and resources through education and affordable financing to improve employability and self-sufficiency.

We provide access to loans to help individuals start, buy, or expand small businesses and professional development loans to enhance employability and support credential recognition. Additionally, OCLF offers educational services in money management, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship through community partnerships.

Job Overview

This dynamic position combines hands-on advisory work with strategic program development. As the Entrepreneurship & Financial Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in nurturing Ottawa's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. You'll spend most of your time (90%) as the primary contact for OCLF's involvement in ENRICH (One Hub), where you'll guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the intricacies of business planning and financial management.

The remaining 10% of your efforts will focus on OCLF's business loan activities, assisting clients with loan applications and monitoring their progress. Your bilingual expertise will be essential as you navigate between English and French-speaking communities, delivering workshops, participating in team meetings, and providing one-on-one consultations.

Responsibilities

  1. Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for OCLF's role in ENRICH (One Hub), providing advice and support to aspiring entrepreneurs.
  2. Deliver engaging workshops to One Hub clients, sharing your expertise on various aspects of entrepreneurship and financial management.
  3. Guide clients through the intricacies of business plan preparation, idea refinement, and financial planning.
  4. Provide dedicated mentorship to newcomer clients aspiring to start their businesses.
  5. Assist clients in preparing loan applications, leveraging your financial acumen to help them present compelling cases for funding.

Requirements

  • Fluency in English and French.
  • Experience working with diverse communities or newcomer entrepreneurs, particularly within non-profit or community development organizations.
  • A background in delivering workshops or training sessions.
  • Familiarity with the Ottawa business ecosystem and local entrepreneurship landscape, coupled with an understanding of immigrant entrepreneurship challenges and opportunities.

Salary Range: $52,000 - $60,000 per year, pro-rated for term of contract.



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