INTERNAL/EXTERNAL COMPETITION Business Development Officer

Kakivak; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Travel Allowance

Health & Dental Plan

Pension Plan

Job summary

Kakivak Association in Iqaluit invites applications for a Business Development Officer to support Inuit entrepreneurs and small businesses across the Qikiqtani Region. You’ll assess needs, provide practical guidance, and connect clients with programs and services.

With 2–3 years in business development or related client service, you’ll build partnerships with communities and public bodies, promote services, and help clients advance plans from start-up to growth while maintaining privacy and file

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-3 years of related experience in business development or counseling, entrepreneurship support, community economic development, or similar client-service role.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and explain programs and services, helping clients identify practical next steps for startup, growth, or expansion.
• Provide business advice and technical support in planning, budgeting, bookkeeping, cash flow, marketing, licensing and regulations.

Skills

2-3 years experience

Client counseling

Relationship building

MS Word/Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Spreadsheet software

Bookkeeping software

Job description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL COMPETITION Business Development Officer

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL COMPETITION
Position: Business Development Officer
Department: Business Development
Tenure:IndeterminateLocation:Iqaluit, Nunavut
Open to:Preference given to Inuit Enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement
CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Are you interested in business development and helping Inuit succeed? Consider this opportunity with Kakivak Association!

Join us at Kakivak Association, where your experience in business development can directly contribute to the success and growth of Inuit businesses across the Qikiqtani Region. We are on the lookout for a dedicated Business Development Officer who is passionate about supporting community growth and wellbeing through Inuit entrepreneurship.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of related experience in business development and counseling, entrepreneurship support, community economic development, or a similar client-service role.
• Experience supporting small businesses or entrepreneurs with business planning, budgeting, bookkeeping, cash flow, marketing, licensing, regulations, and general business operations.
• Build relationships with communities, entrepreneurs, governmental bodies and other business support organizations.
• Knowledge of Inuit values, culture, language, traditions, and economic development opportunities in Nunavut, with fluency in Inuktitut considered a strong asset.
• Proficiency with MS word-processing, bookkeeping and spreadsheet software, plus file management and databases.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support Inuit entrepreneurs and small businesses by assessing client needs, explaining available programs and services, and helping clients identify practical next steps for business start-up, growth, or expansion.
• Provide business advice and technical support in areas such as business planning, budgeting, bookkeeping, cash flow management, marketing, licensing, regulations, funding options, and general business operations.
• Assist with applications, proposals, and financing processes, including helping clients complete required documentation, preparing written analyses and recommendations, and monitoring financing conditions or business progress.
• Maintain regular client follow-up and accurate records, including client files, databases, reports, financial requisitions, and other documentation while ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
• Promote Kakivak’s programs and business supports through various forms of community outreach throughout the Qikiqtani Region, which may require travel from time to time.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range of $70,990.60 to $95,682.95
Northern Living Allowance of $28,925
Benefits include: Vacation Travel Allowance, Health & Dental Plan, and Pension Plan
STAFF HOUSING IS NOT PROVIDED.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.