Director Of Economic Development

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What we need

Reporting to the CAO, the Director of Economic Development leads the development and implementation of an economic development plan and strategies for the Nuxalk Nation. The position is responsible for overseeing and managing economic development initiatives for the Nuxalk Nation, including identifying new business opportunities, promoting economic growth and resiliency, advancing economic reconciliation, and building strong relationships with Stakeholders, Partners, Communities, Businesses, and Citizens to create mutually beneficial partnerships. This position also supports various ministries in dealing with economic development related initiatives and will be expected to work closely with Communications, Environment, Inter-Governmental Relations, and Resources staff.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement an effective and comprehensive economic development strategy and operational objectives for Nuxalk Nation.

• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities and partnerships that align with Nuxalk's economic development goals and objectives as well as ensuring economic viability.
• Provide subject matter expertise and work closely with Nuxalk's leadership team to ensure alignment between the Nuxalk’s vision and strategic priorities with economic development initiatives.
• Actively participate as a critical member of the Nuxalk Senior Management Team to create solutions that advance the successful, efficient, and effective delivery of initiatives, programs, and services.
• Develop and implement the Ministry of Economic Development operating budget and ensure financial integrity is maintained.

Hire, lead, train and develop a team of economic development professionals to execute Nuxalk's economic development plan and objectives.

• Oversee the planning, development, and implementation of economic development projects, including business and economic research and analysis, project management, evaluation and reporting.

Collaborate with other departments, ministries and other key partners within Nuxalk Nation and externally to identify areas where economic development initiatives can support broader community development goals.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with other First Nation groups, Nuxalk Council and Governing Members, and key Stakeholders, including Indigenous organizations, government agencies, and industry partners.
• Serve as a member or liaison for economic development groups, and external committees or task forces that promote economic and community development at the local, provincial, or federal level, as assigned or deemed appropriate.
• Represent Nuxalk Nation at industry events, conferences, and other public forums to promote economic development opportunities in British Columbia.

Assist with the negotiation and management of professional service contracts, property sales or acquisition, and economic development-oriented negotiations, as assigned, and managing external vendors and consultants in these areas of work.

Serve as a member of various staff and advisory committees and deliver on other duties as assigned to support the CAO’s goals.

Key Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

BA in Business, Economics, or a related field.

• Experience in Project management, and stakeholder engagement.
• A thorough understanding of the economic landscape in British Columbia, including the challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous communities.
• Working knowledge with government funding programs and other sources of financing for economic development projects.

Strong leadership skills, with minimum 3 years' experience in managing processes and mentoring teams to achieve common goals.

• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, and issues affecting the Nuxalk community in British Columbia.

Demonstrated successful ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including Nuxalk community, senior leadership, staff, government officials.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including other organizations and economic development professionals.

Strong oral, writing, editing, and presentation skills to engage all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

Strong project management skills, with ability to prioritize multiple projects with tight deadlines, using analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong working knowledge with MS Office products

There will be a need to attend meetings and events which may require work and travel outside of normal business hours.

• Valid class 5 BC driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract and have access to a reliable vehicle.

What you get:

A 35-hour work week; Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM with a lunch hour.

A generous benefit package.

Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Dress is casual but professional.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$82,215.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Business development: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-13