Economic development officer - Aboriginal communities

Saik'uz First Nation in Vanderhoof, BC is inviting applications for the position of Economic development officer - Aboriginal communities. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. This is a Term or contractFull time position. Flexible availability required for: Day.

Job Description

• The candidate must administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in rural and urban areas.
• The candidate must plan development projects.
• The candidate must develop venture capital sources.
• The candidate must respond to enquiries from members of the business community concerning development opportunities.
• The candidate must prepare reports, research papers, educational texts, or articles.
• The candidate must review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals.
• The candidate must develop feasibility studies.
• The candidate must prepare funding applications.
• The candidate must deliver presentations at conferences, workshops, or symposia.
• The candidate must develop and implement business plans.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must be able to pass a driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate will have access to on-site daycare facilities.
• The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

resume@saikuz.com

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?