Business Advisor

Position: Business Advisor

Location: Vernon Office

Department: Business Services

Closing Date of Posting: Open until filled

Start Date: As soon as possible

Days/Hours of Work: Full-Time Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

Reports to: Business Services Manager

Company:

Located in the beautiful Okanagan valley, Community Futures North Okanagan (CFNO) is a community-based not-for-profit corporation offering targeted support to entrepreneurs, local businesses and job seekers. Surrounded by three lakes, our staff balance work with an active lifestyle that the Okanagan offers. Our team members are passionate about growth, innovation and collaboration, where we constantly strive to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our clients. If you have a growth mindset and can see yourself thriving in this role, you are a great fit for our team. Check us out

What you will do:

Business Advisor is a business generalist that serves to help develop new and existing businesses in the North Okanagan to effectively launch, implement, and grow their business. The focus of this Business Advisor is to support employers and job seekers through our WorkBC Wage Subsidy Program. The WorkBC Wage Subsidy program covers a part of employee wages so employers can hire job seekers.

This role requires the ability to negotiate contracts, as well as assists entrepreneurs and business owners through one-to-one coaching, sharing of resources, connecting to relevant supports, workshop facilitation, and targeted programming.

What we need from you

Education and Certification

• Grade 12 completion or equivalent
• Post-secondary courses, certificate, degree or diploma in a relevant field (e.g. commerce, marketing, finance, business administration, bookkeeping, accounting or human resources)
• Valid driver's license required

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Effective presentation, public relations, verbal, written and interpersonal communication
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and/or coaching experience
• Business acumen an asset
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and business community
• Experience working in not-for-profit, government-funded programs
• Experience in CRM, specifically ICM, is an asset

What we provide

Benefits and Compensation:

• Biggest benefit is our people so we invest in them through individualized Professional/Career Development plans
• A diverse and inclusive environment that includes an Inclusion Committee that brings initiatives to make sure we're meeting the mark
• Social Committee hosts games, lunches, raffles, and more, bringing a whole lot of fun and energy to the workplace
• Competitive wages
• 3 weeks vacation taken in the year earned
• RRSP/TFSA matching program
• Comprehensive group benefits
• Paid Sick, Wellness, Volunteer Days and Fitness Fridays (30 min Meditation/Yoga/Walking treks)

Salary Range: $26.50-$28.00

Application Process:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references through the 'Apply for this Job' button. All resumes are reviewed, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CFNO is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring with diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences to apply. If you require information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation, please state your request in your application.

NOTE: Community Futures North Okanagan is not eligible to hire under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP).