Economic Development Analyst, Indigenous and First Nations Community Services

Coast Funds; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible extended health and wellness plan

Life insurance

RRSP program

Four weeks of paid vacation

Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s

Opportunities for travel

Team bonding events

Job summary

An Indigenous-led conservation organization in British Columbia seeks an Economic Development Analyst. The role involves supporting First Nations' economic projects, from funding applications to reporting. Candidates should have post-secondary education in related fields and strong financial analysis skills. This meaningful position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for travel within the region. Join a mission-driven team and make a positive impact on community-led outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong financial and risk analysis skills are essential.
• 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis or project evaluation.
• Knowledge of First Nations history and governance is valued.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with participating First Nations.
• Guide applicants through the funding process.
• Conduct financial analysis and risk assessments.
• Prepare documentation for funding agreements.
• Track key indicators and project outcomes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Risk assessment

Communication

Relationship-building

Research and analysis

Education

Post-secondary education in commerce, business administration, or economic development

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

• Empower First Nations economic development by working in service of coastal Nations, with opportunities to travel to communities and contribute to lasting, community-led outcomes
• Earn a competitive salary of $62K–$72K, with 4 weeks’ vacation, flexible benefits, and paid holiday closure
• Grow your career in a high-trust, mission-driven organization committed to sustainable development and long-term prosperity for First Nations communities

About Coast Funds

Coast Funds is an Indigenous-led conservation finance organization serving First Nations in the Great Bear Rainforest, Haida Gwaii, and other coastal communities. Coast Funds delivers financing and services in support of participating First Nations' goals for vibrant economies, healthy communities, and the conservation of their homelands for the benefit of future generations.

Coast Funds’ team works closely with First Nations, oversees the funds’ financial performance, liaises with funders, and leads organizational initiatives.

For more information, please visit our website: coastfunds.ca/

About the Opportunity

Coast Funds is looking for a full-time Economic Development Analyst based in Vancouver, BC on a hybrid schedule. Remote candidates located elsewhere within BC may also be considered.

Reporting to the Director, Economic Development, you will play a key role in supporting the administration and analysis of economic development projects for First Nations, from initial application through to disbursement, tracking, and reporting. This role supports high-trust funding administration, contributes to developing economic development services and tools, and ensures projects are aligned with Coast Funds’ wellbeing outcomes.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Building and maintaining positive, proactive relationships with participating First Nations
• Guiding applicants through the funding process and assessing project eligibility
• Coordinating due diligence activities, including financial planning and risk assessments
• Conducting financial analysis and reviewing project budgets
• Preparing and coordinating documentation required for funding agreements and disbursements
• Recording, tracking, and analyzing key indicators, data, and project outcomes
• Supporting active projects by monitoring progress, risks, and reporting requirements
• Contributing to wellbeing outcomes evaluation and impact analysis
• Conducting research and analysis on provincial and federal economic development initiatives
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support meetings, materials, and project coordination
• Maintaining accurate records and correspondence in CRM systems
• Carrying out additional duties that support the economic development function within Coast Funds

About You

To qualify, you will need post-secondary education in commerce, business administration, economic development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and lived experience, along with strong financial and risk analysis skills. A minimum of 1-3 years of related experience in financial analysis, project evaluation, or a similar role supporting economic development will also be essential.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience conducting business or sector research and analysis
• Knowledge of First Nations history, culture, governance, or community contexts
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce) and database tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience managing confidential client information and file systems

As our ideal candidate, you will possess excellent communication skills, strong analytical abilities, relationship-building capacity, and sound judgment when supporting project applicants. You bring curiosity, integrity, and attention to detail, and you are comfortable working autonomously while collaborating effectively with colleagues and partners.

This is a meaningful role for a motivated early-career professional who is passionate about supporting First Nations economic development, eager to apply financial and analytical skills to real-world projects, and driven to contribute to positive community impact across the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $62K-$72K/yr, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Flexible extended health and wellness plan
• Life insurance
• RRSP program
• Four weeks of paid vacation
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s as additional paid time
• Opportunities for travel throughout the Great Bear Rainforest, Haida Gwaii, and Vancouver Island
• Team bonding events and a supportive work culture
• And more!

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!