Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and advance new business, investment, partnership, and revenue-generating opportunities.
• Provide strategic advice to the Band Manager and Chief and Council regarding economic development initiatives.
• Research and prepare business cases, feasibility assessments, funding proposals, briefing materials, and recommendations.
• Identify and pursue federal, provincial, industry, and other funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with industry, government, financial institutions, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and potential investors.
• Represent Beaverhouse First Nation at meetings, conferences, negotiations, and economic development initiatives as required.
• Review proposed partnerships, joint ventures, procurement opportunities, and other business arrangements.
• Support opportunities associated with mining, natural resources, infrastructure, construction, procurement, tourism, land-based initiatives, and other sectors relevant to the First Nation.
• Identify opportunities for Beaverhouse First Nation businesses and members to participate in contracting, procurement, employment, training, and entrepreneurship.
• Assist with the development of Beaverhouse First Nation-owned businesses and economic development entities.
• Monitor economic development projects, agreements, budgets, timelines, deliverables, and performance.
• Coordinate with legal, financial, technical, and other professional advisors when required.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for the Band Manager and Chief and Council.
• Ensure economic development initiatives reflect Beaverhouse First Nation’s priorities, values, rights, and long-term interests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years of professional experience, including experience leading economic development, business development, investment, major projects, or strategic initiatives.
• Strong record of successfully advancing economic or business development initiatives.
• University degree or college diploma in Business Administration, Economic Development, Commerce, Finance, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience developing partnerships and working with senior representatives from government, industry, and other organizations.
• Experience preparing and evaluating business plans, proposals, budgets, funding applications, and feasibility studies.
• Strong understanding of business development, investment principles, financial analysis, and project planning.
• Experience with negotiations, partnerships, joint ventures, procurement, or major project development is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of the mining and natural resource sectors in Northern Ontario is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous economic development, First Nation governance, Aboriginal and Treaty rights, consultation, and the Crown’s duty to consult is considered a strong asset.
• Strong written communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze complex information and provide clear, practical recommendations to the Band Manager and Chief and Council.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and move projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and ability to travel as required.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health benefits – 100% employer paid
• Paid time off

Salary: $95,000 – $115,000 annually

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Hiring Committee:

Email: [email protected]
In Person: 26 Station Rd N, Kirkland Lake, ON

Closing Date: Until Filled

Upon acceptance of the position, a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required. Beaverhouse First Nation thanks everyone for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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