Economic Business Development Officer ~ Closed
Stk’emlupsemc Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce they are searching for a skilled Economic Business Development Officer to join their dedicated team.
Stk’emlupsemc Enterprises Inc (SEI)
Stk’emlupsemc Enterprises Inc (SEI) is the Business Development Arms of the Stk'emlupsemc Te Secwepemc Nation. The Business Development department is guided by a mission statement “to provide for the creation of a prosperous community” while adhering to the values that “all community economic development will be socially, culturally and environmentally appropriate to Stk’emlupsemc Te Secwepemc Nation.” In its simplest form, their Business Development department can be described as action taken locally by a community to provide economic opportunities and improve social conditions in a sustainable way. Our community initiates and generates our own solutions to economic problems leading to positive concrete changes in communities by:
Creating employment
Stabilizing local economies
Reducing poverty
Contributing to the health of the natural environment
Building on local resources and capacities
Increasing community control
Stk'emlupsemc Te Secwepemc Nation
Stk'emlupsemc Te Secwepemc Nation (SSN) consists of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and Skeetchestn Indian Band, one of the seven historic “Divisions” of Secwepemc Nation. The Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwepemc Nation are responsible for Aboriginal Title and Rights on their Territory. Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc Band is a progressive Band on the leading edge of self-sufficiency for their approximate 1000 members (living both on and off the reserve). They pioneered Indian Property taxation and have created over 200 direct jobs and over $200 million of regional economic activity. The Band, which operates over 10 corporations, added 20,000 acres of fee simple land, and crown leases for resource development, partnerships with investors, entrepreneurs and other investment/economic opportunities.
The Economic Business Development Officer
Reporting to the SEI Board of Directors, you will be responsible for the professional expertise, program direction, planning, and operational implementation for the short and long-term economic business development of SEI. This includes the coordination, direction, and implementation of programs and projects that support economic commercial, office, and industrial development; workforce development; the attraction of and assistance to domestic and international businesses; small business development initiatives; and/or other economic development, redevelopment programs or projects. This position oversees program administration including, negotiating, contract management, stakeholder communication, general administration duties, among other aspects to ensure the management of all economic aspects within SEI.
What Skills, Competencies and Experience Does the Economic Business Development Officer have?
You are a solution focused and organized leader with the ability to develop strong cooperative relationships with internal and external customers, and colleagues. You are results oriented and pursue excellence while achieving results that meet or exceed requirements. You are intrinsically innovative and make an effort to improve performance or operational activities by trying new things and looking at opportunities to bring a new approach to the status quo.
You have a degree in Business or Economics or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A class 5 Driver’s Licence is required. Experience working with First Nations communities, an understanding of SSN culture and traditions, and knowledge of First Nation governance, government programs and services would be an asset.
How Can I Apply?
If you possess a strong business orientation, respect cultural diversity, and have a passion for developing business, we’d like to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to serve the community, be engaged in meaningful work, earn competitive compensation, and live in a spectacular community with abundant natural beauty and outdoor activities. If this sounds like the position for you, we would love to hear from you. Please respond with a résumé and covering letter outlining why you are interested in this position to: hello@praxisrecruitment.ca no later than 4:00 pm on August 15, 2022.
In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is SEI Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.
Praxis Recruitment is a Recruitment Firm located on the Sunshine Coast (the traditional and unceded homelands of the shíshálh and Skwxwú7mesh Nations) in beautiful British Columbia. We provide exceptional customer service and operate with the highest level of respect to our clients and applicants.
