Manager, Economic Development
NADF
100 Little Lake Road, Suite 101Fort William First Nation, OntarioP7J0L2
The Manager, Economic Development will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and maintaining economic development programs. They will serve as a liaison with FedNor, multiple funders, First Nations, and stakeholders. Additionally, the Manager will collaborate with the Loans Manager to support economic development initiatives and facilitate access to funding opportunities for community members and businesses. The Manager is responsible for engaging with First Nations and community members to develop and support approaches and strategies for economic development, community planning, and capacity development.
Full Time
Administrative Manager
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89,806-127,321
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6/28/2024
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1.Supervision and Leadership:
a.Directly supervise all assigned economic development staff.
b.Provide leadership and direction, including conducting evaluations, performance assessments, and workplanning.
c.Ensure job-related training is provided, as necessary.
d.Offer support and guidance to staff.
2.Community Engagement and Program Management:
a.Engage First Nations and community members to develop and support approaches and strategies foreconomic development, community planning, and capacity development.
b.Establish and measure results, including the number of events, workshops, and surveys conducted.
c.Act as a communication liaison between multiple funders, First Nations, and stakeholders.
d.Manage key activities outlined in funding agreements to ensure deliverables are met.
•Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Economics, Community Development, or a related field. Adegree in Accounting with a designation would be considered an asset.
•Minimum of five (5) years of senior experience in business-related management.
•Minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing staff.
a.Ability to work with confidential information and confidentially manage all duties.
b.Strong financial forecasting and analysis skills.
c.Proficient in personnel supervision.
d.Excellent administration and management skills.
e.Strong problem-solving abilities.
f.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
g.Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
h.Comprehensive understanding of economic sectors and challenges facing entrepreneurs.
i.In-depth knowledge of the economic climate and business development priorities of Indigenous communities inNorthern Ontario.
j.Possess a general understanding of the Indigenous culture and the opportunities and challenges of northernOntario’s business and economic development environments.
