Business Development Officer

Qalipu First Nation • Corner Brook, NL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Development Officer is responsible for facilitating community and business development opportunities through one-on-one entrepreneurial support, the coordination of business and community development programs and projects and promoting the community to expand economic development opportunities. The Business Development Officer will also be responsible for assisting member-owned businesses in improving their marketability and communication as well as helping Qalipu First Nation’s overall marketing and communications team. While expected to work closely with the Communications team, the Tourism Development Officer and Bay FM Radio, this position reports directly to the Manager of Tourism and Community Development.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor level degree in business administration, community economic development, marketing, communications, or equivalent.
• 3 years of relevant experience specific to business support or development.
• Experience in community economic development
• Experience in working directly with individual business owners.
• Experience in a marketing-related role
• Experience as part of a development team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a private vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with current and emerging Indigenous business owners to provide support and information on both internal and external business support programs and initiatives
• Develop marketing materials including posters, brochures, flyers, business cards, and other materials as required
• Working to secure unique opportunities for those businesses registered within the Qalipu Business Network
• Acting as a liaison between local organizations, businesses and individuals and representatives of government, businesses and industry regarding business support programs and other economic development opportunities
• Managing the Qalipu Business Network website and social media channels
• Promoting and maintaining membership within the Qalipu Business Network
• Securing grant funding to expand upon business support programming and training
• Develop a newsletter for Experience Qalipu and Qalipu Business Network.
• Providing consistent communication to all Qalipu member businesses regarding both internal and external opportunities
• Planning and implementing business support events, such as the Annual Qalipu Business Forum
• Support community engagement planning and delivery
• Work with Bay FM to develop and execute communication strategies surrounding Qalipu First Nation events
• Staying up to date on current Indigenous business funding opportunities and assisting Indigenous businesses with application writing
• Liaise with industry and government partners to promote local businesses and individuals
• Working closely with the Tourism and Community Development and Communications team to collaborate on projects and initiatives
• Represent Qalipu First Nation on various committees, working groups and at trade shows
• Facilitating community and regional network
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Three weeks of annual leave per year.
• 13 days off to cover Statutory and Non-statutory holidays per year.
• Office closes during the Christmas break.
• Option to enrol in C of C – Employee Benefits Plan.
• Registered Pension Plan: FT employees contribute from 4 to 7%, employee contributions are matched by the Band.
• 12 paid sick and family medical days per year.
• Employees may attend an appointment of less than 2 hours with no deductions to Sick and Family Medical.
• One day off per year for the death of a relative not included as immediate family, a close friend or neighbour.
• Employees may volunteer outside of the organization up to 21 hours per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree