Indigenous Entrepreneurship Opportunities

1 month ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada BDC Full time

We are Canada's development bank, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs. Our mission is to help create and develop Canadian businesses through financing, growth, and business transition capital, venture capital, and advisory services, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. As a complementary lender, we offer loans and investments that fill out or complete services available from other financial institutions.

The following job posting and assessment questions were crafted by Kiinago Biinoogi Muskiiki ('Our Children's Medicine' in English) in consultation with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and other members of the community. Applications housed on this platform provide a unique opportunity for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit job seekers to share their whole selves with potential employers, including their lived experience and transferable skills. For more information, visit ourchildrensmedicine.ca.

We're looking for a Virtual Banking and Online Financing Student to join our team from select locations across Canada. As a BDC employee, you'll have the opportunity to develop your strengths and learn new skills in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

At BDC, we have a long history of working with Indigenous entrepreneurs. We appreciate your unique histories, cultures, and contributions in Canada. Our employee resource groups, including the Indigenous Peoples ERG, are comprised of volunteer employees who work closely to create impactful initiatives that make a difference.

We're committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca.

We were also Canada's first financial institution to obtain the B Corp certification, meeting high standards of purpose, social, and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

We're proud to be one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Apply today and join our team



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