Manager - Economic Development and Sustainability - Sudbury, Canada - Wolf Lake First Nation

Description

WOLF LAKE FIRST NATION

Hunter's Point, P. O. Box 998

Témiscamingue, Quebec

J0Z 3R0

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JOB POSTING:
Economic & Sustainability Development Officer (Manager)

DEPARTMENT:
Wolf Lake First Nation Administration


RECRUITMENT OBJECTIVE

POSITION OUTCOME

• WLFN and its members benefit from an effective, prosperous and sustainable local and regional economy, principally under the control of the WLFN Government.

RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Band Manager and with the regular engagement of community members:

• Coordinate the development and implementation of the WLFN Strategic Plan for

Economic and Sustainable Development, including timely updates.

• Develop and implement an effective policy framework to guide prosperous and sustainable economic development for WLFN, its members, entrepreneurs, and partners.
• Obtain the funding required to support the implementation of the Plan.
• Establish mutually beneficial partnerships with governments and the private sector to support and promote a healthy, prosperous local and regional economy.
• Assist community members with entrepreneurial projects, including the development of business and marketing plans, the financing of new or expanded businesses, and access to training and other professional services.
• Coordinate economic development with healthy community and infrastructure development.
• Make regular progress reports to the WLFN Council and to the community members.
• Establish and maintain effective networking with representatives of provincial, and federal governments, and with other select organizations, including the First

Nation capital institutions.

• Occasional travel will be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good knowledge of WLFN history, traditions, and culture.
• Good working knowledge of economic development in First Nations, and related government policies, programs and funding.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written, in English and preferably in French.
• Ability to effectively advance several priorities at the same time, sometimes under pressure.
• Results oriented, selfmotivated and able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills.

QUALIFICATIONS
- secondary education in related fields such as economics, finance, business administration, or general administration.

If you are interested, please send your Martha Polson, Band Manager resume and a cover letter indicating Wolf Lake First Nation your suitability for this opportunity.

5 Riordon Ave, Temiscaming QC J0Z3R0


Salary:
$52,000.00-$65,000.00 per year


Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Témiscaming, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Economic development: 2 years (required)

Work Location:
In person