Entrepreneurship Officer

Job description

The FNQLEDC is an organization whose mission is to advise, help and support First Nations communities and individuals in carrying out their economic development projects.

In collaboration with the Economic Development Advisors and under the supervision of the Team leader for economic development accompaniment and consulting services, the Entrepreneurship Officer is responsible for supporting the engagement of First Nations individuals and assisting them in the design and implementation of projects that will contribute positively to the economic development of communities and individuals.

In addition, the Officer provides first-level support to Community Economic Development Organizations and Officers (CEDOs) as well as Indigenous entrepreneurs in order to raise awareness and develop skills relating to entrepreneurship, through a range of tools, training, and advisory services.

Main duties
– Support First Nations entrepreneurs in writing their business plans, studying the feasibility of their projects, and preparing financial forecasts of their income and costs.
– Assist First Nations entrepreneurs in the preparation of market studies.
– Support the clientele in the administrative procedures relating to the creation of a business (NEQ, taxes, etc.).
– Assemble the documents needed to submit a funding application.
– Facilitate various workshops on starting a business and writing a business plan.
– Plan, organize, coordinate and/or support the implementation of activities and the deployment of programs among the clientele.
– Stay informed about available economic development programs and resources for Indigenous entrepreneurs and organizations in order to be able to refer clients to the services that are best suited to their first-level needs.
– Act as a first-level resource person for the communities in terms of supporting economic development.
– Ensure the drafting of reports to follow up on activities.

Required experience and qualifications

Prerequisites
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in business administration or any other related field (a college-level diploma combined with experience may also be considered)
• Any combination of training and experience will be analyzed and may be accepted
• Good knowledge of the business world
• Knowledge and experience relating to First Nations circles are considered an asset
• Very good command of spoken and written English and French
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Microsoft 365
• Availability to travel regularly and a valid driver’s license
• All applicants must accept and consent to the reference check

Desired skills and attitudes
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good writing, popularization and analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Client focus
• Adaptability
• Tact and diplomacy

Job posting period

Until 2025-05-02 at 12:00