Economic Development Officer

emplois en environnement; Salluit (Village); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost of living differential: minimum $

Job summary

The Kativik Regional Government in Salluit, Quebec, is seeking an Economic Development Officer for the Regional and Local Development Department. This permanent, full-time position supports planning and execution of business initiatives in Nunavik, including loan management and restructurings, with travel to northern villages.

The ideal candidate has a university degree in commerce or accounting, at least 3 years of related experience, strong financial management knowledge, and bilingual ability

Qualifications

• University degree in commerce or accounting; exceptional relevant experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in business management, accounting or taxation.
• Knowledge of financial management for various business types (sole proprietor, corporate, partnership, cooperative).
• Computer literate and willing to receive training in business management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct operational/management assistance to Nunavik businesses (planning, accounting, organizing, financial management).
• Assist promoters in implementing their business plans and prepare restructuring plans.
• Collaborate with the RLD Director on loan issues and prepare activity reports.
• Travel to Nunavik northern villages as required.

Skills

Financial management

Planning & analysis

Bilingual Inuktitut-English

Education

University degree in commerce or accounting

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Economic Development Officer

PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION

The Regional and Local Development Department (the RLD department) of the Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is seeking the services of an individual with strong administrative skills to work closely with the Department Director on files related to planning and implementation of businesses in Nunavik, business restructuring and loan management files.

The selected candidate will:

• Provide direct operational/management assistance to Nunavik existing and new businesses (planning, accounting, organizing, financial management, troubleshooting, etc.);
• Assist promoters in implementing their business plans;
• Prepare business restructuring plans;
• Work with the Director of RLD department on promoters’ business loan issues;
• Prepare activity reports as required by the Director of RLD department;
• Work closely with the RLD department Director on any other files related to business management, loans and other tasks required by the Director;
• Travel to Nunavik Northern villages.

The selected candidate must:

• possess a university degree in commerce or accounting. Exceptional relevant work experience will also be considered;
• have a minimum of 3 years of related experience (business management, accounting, taxation, etc) or pursuing studies related to business services requirements;
• have knowledge in financial management and various types of business: sole proprietor, corporate, partnership and cooperative
• be computer literate;
• be willing to receive training in business management;
• be willing to travel occasionally in Nunavik;
• be bilingual either in Inuktitut-English or Inukticut-French

Place of work:

Salluit, Quebec

Salary:

Minimum $60 074 to maximum $ 102 839 annually (Class 9)

Other benefits:

• Cost of living differential: minimum $11 834 annually
• Food allowance: minimum $7858
• Annual leave trips: minimum 3
• Group insurance
• Simplified Pension Plan: 6,25% employer, 4% employee
• Vacation: 20 days annually
• Statutory holidays: 20 days including 10 during the Christmas period

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this principle and in compliance with the collective agreement of its CSN unionized employees, conditions may vary to promote employment of Inuit candidates.

Only selected candidates for interviews will receive a written response.