NNTC Business Development Officer

Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC)

Established in the early 1980's, the Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC) was given the responsibility to protect and advance the title and rights of the Nlaka'pamux Nation. Title and rights are our way of life, our ties to the land and our responsibility to protect for future generations. 

Our team is seeking a Business Development Officer, for a full-time position based in Kamloops or Lytton with travel throughout the Nlaka’pamux homeland, as required.

The main purpose of this role is to:

• Identifies and rationalizes economic opportunities

• Develops and implements relevant economic marketing strategies

• Assesses and plans for community development needs

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Researches, analyzes, develops and implements economic development plans

• Drafts reports and makes presentations to leadership or community members, when required

• Maintains relations and communications with existing businesses and industry while encouraging retention and expansion

• Promotes and supports the continued development of our natural resource strengths

• Provide economic and business development information to interest groups, other levels of government and business development proponents

• Provides advocacy and support to new business proponents, industry, community services and community organizations

• Providing advice, recommendations, and preparing reports on all economic development activities

• Arranging various workshops for community members and First Nation entrepreneurs with respect to private and public business ventures

This rewarding opportunity will appeal to professionals with some work in economic development, business development, preferably within a First Nations environment. This individual should also have:

• College or University degree in Commerce, Economics or a related field

• Working experience in Economic Development, marketing, and public relations

• Demonstrated experience working as a positive team contributor

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Possess a current and valid Canadian Driver’s License

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, manage conflicting priorities, and work well under pressure in a rapidly changing environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including proficient presentation skills

• Proven leadership skills as a senior executive working on economic development, business development and/or venture development.

 If you possess the necessary qualifications and skills, please forward your cover letter and resume to:  jobs@praxisgroup.ca.

This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

We thank all applicants in advance. Please self-identify as preference will be given to Nlaka’pamux.