Duties include, but are not limited to:

• • Liaise with outside agencies/organizations, businesses/government departments to determine economic opportunity for Matachewan First Nation;
  • Research and keep abreast of current economic development strategies/initiatives that can benefit MFN and MFN Band Members;
  • Develop work plans/strategies for approval on accessing identified opportunities;
  • Develop and submit proposals for funding in relation to accessing employment, training and business opportunities;
  • Provide support to individual Band Members who are interested in starting their own business including referral services;
  • WTES Coordinator will ensure that Band Members have access to training opportunities through the WTES program at Wabun Tribal Council;
  • Through WTES, the Coordinator will assist with applications and provide all information related to training opportunities through the program, including reporting requirements;
  • Provide quarterly/yearly reports to INAC and to Band Manager on economic development plan;
  • Prepare other reports as requested; and 
  • Any other related duties as directed by the Band Manager.

   
  

Qualifications

• • Grade 12, preferably college business related diploma
  • Experience in working with First Nations Economic or Social Program Development Programs would be an asset
  • Excellent verbal/writing skills

CLOSING DATE: May 26, 2023 @ 4:30 pm

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.