Entrepreneurship Coach, Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Futurpreneur; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A national nonprofit organization is seeking an Entrepreneurship Coach for Indigenous Entrepreneurs to provide training, coaching, and support for young Indigenous entrepreneurs. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model with a starting salary of $77,000 per annum. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial analysis and an understanding of Indigenous entrepreneurship. Comprehensive benefits include health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning allowance

RRSP matching program

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with young entrepreneurs or business start-ups.
• Deep understanding of business fundamentals such as cash flows.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert coaching and guidance to Indigenous entrepreneurs.
• Conduct webinars and workshops on business essentials.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver Futurpreneur’s services.

Skills

Business coaching

Financial analysis

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Facilitating training sessions

Understanding Indigenous entrepreneurship

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Economic Development

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

About Futurpreneur

Futurpreneur is a national non-profit organization that empowers young, diverse entrepreneurs, ages 18-39 to start, buy or grow their businesses in Canada, by providing loans with mentorship and resources.

Founded in 1996, we have helped more than 20,000 young entrepreneurs, promoting entrepreneurship among Canadian youth as a critical pillar for diversifying the economy, generating employment opportunities, and fostering a sustainable future.

Futurpreneur is a founding member of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance, the Canadian member of Youth Business International and the Canadian host of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).

Our Purpose (why we exist): To drive inclusive Canadian prosperity by fostering the success of young entrepreneurs

Our Mission (what we do every day to achieve our purpose):To empower diverse entrepreneurs ages 18-39 by providing loans with mentorship and resources to help them start and buy businesses that contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic prosperity, in their communities and across Canada.

Our Values (how we work – our core principles & commitments): We are mission-driven, collegial & collaborative, diverse & inclusive, and accountable & transparent.

Here’s the opportunity:

The Entrepreneurship Coach, Indigenous Entrepreneurs will work primarily but not exclusively, with young Indigenous entrepreneurs and mentors, and act as a key resource in the idea & business plan development phase, as well as the post-launch phase. This incumbent provides training facilitation, coaching, advisory services, and additional support to young Indigenous entrepreneurs around starting, buying and growing a business throughout their entrepreneurial journey with Futurpreneur.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Community Engagement, you will work closely along a national team of Entrepreneurship Coaches and other client facing teams (Business Development, Client Services, Communities) to help create an exceptional client experience that illuminates the value of Futurpreneur’s offerings throughout their entrepreneurial journey.

This is a permanent full-time position, that can be located anywhere in Canada, with a preference for Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba. The incumbent will work under our hybrid work model (minimum 2 day in the office).

What you will do:

Counselling Entrepreneurs (Applied stage & beyond) & Community-building (75%)

• Provide expert coaching and guidance to Indigenous entrepreneurs who are actively seeking financing with mentorship from Futurpreneur. This includes coaching on refining a business plan, developing realistic cash flow projections, marketing strategies, business structure requirements, competitor analysis, and risk mitigation plans.
• Offer personalized support to Indigenous entrepreneurs via phone, video calls, emails, and in person meetings.
• Foster long-term relationships with Indigenous entrepreneurs, serving as a trusted advisor by conducting post-launch follow-up support meetings (individually or in groups).
• Facilitate key community-building activities such as onboarding sessions, office hours, networking and group discussions that help Indigenous entrepreneurs and mentors engage with and learn from each other
• Work in close collaboration with internal teams, including Programs, Client Services and Client Support teams, to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of Futurpreneur’s services to Indigenous entrepreneurs and mentors

Training Entrepreneurs & Mentors (15%)

• Deliver national webinars, bootcamps, and workshops, on the essentials of business planning, cash flow management, marketing, and other key elements of entrepreneurship, such as Futurpreneur’s core training programs (e.g. Rock My Business, #OwnersWanted, Growth Accelerator)
• Support the Mentoring team, as needed,in delivering trainings and guidance to mentors (individually or in groups), to help strengthen their relationships with Indigenous entrepreneurs.
• Proactively share helpful content and resources, such as blogs, videos and programs with Indigenous entrepreneurs to ensure they are aware of and fully utilizing available tools.

Subject matter expert responsibilities (10%)

• Provide your expertise and make recommendations to continuously improve Futurpreneur’s programs and services
• Help inform special projects and new program development to support Indigenous entrepreneurs at all stages, as well as mentors
• Contribute to Futurpreneur-hosted events, leveraging your expertise to support its mission and elevate its visibility as the ‘go-to organization’ for young Indigenous entrepreneurs
• Stay informed of emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities within the entrepreneurial ecosystem to ensure coaching practices, resources, and business insights remain relevant and responsive to the evolving needs of young Indigenous entrepreneurs

What you bring:

• Relevant experience may include educationwith a focus on business administration, economic development, entrepreneurship or equivalent hands-on career experience
• Hands on experience working with and advising entrepreneurs or business start-ups
• Deep understanding of business fundamentals such as business plans and cash flows with strong expertise in financial analysis
• Credentials in business coaching from recognized organizations (e.g., International Coaching Federation [ICF], or a business coaching program) – would be considered a strong asset
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of the barriers and opportunities experienced by young Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous-led and Indigenous-focused community organizations
• Proven experience in facilitating large training sessions, webinars, presentations
• Ability to synthesize complex information to guide entrepreneurs
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with shifting priorities
• Ability to work effectively in a team and across various teams
• Superior interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional active listening, powerful questioning and feedback delivery skills
• Strong customer service experience with ability to tailor guidance
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and capacity to adapt
• An interest and passion in youth entrepreneurship – a strong asset
• Experience in more than one industry is considered an asset
• Alignment with Futurpreneur’s values and commitment to the mission/purpose of the organization
• Be a role model for Futurpreneur’s organizational culture by creating a positive impact at every touchpoint with people

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and salary expectations by August 12, 2025.

What we offer:

At Futurpreneur, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Our package includes a fair base salary, extensive health and dental benefits, and a supportive, flexible work environment.

We embrace a hybrid work model with flexible hours, a work-from-abroad policy, and generous time off—including paid vacation, personal days, summer hours and a December office closure.

We are dedicated to ensuring fair, competitive, and transparent compensation. Salaries are regularly reviewed and benchmarked to uphold internal equity and reflect our values. The starting salary for this role is $77,000 per annum and is set at this amount.

To prioritize health and wellness, we provide comprehensive health and dental coverage, a health spending account, mental wellness support, and a RRSP matching program. We also invest in learning and development through a learning allowance, a coaching program, and access to an e-learning platform.

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