SENIOR ADVISOR, INDIGENOUS ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Across the Province of Ontario

BDC; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Advisor für indigene Unternehmertum, um Beziehungen zu indigenen Gemeinschaften zu stärken. In dieser Schlüsselrolle unterstützen Sie indigene Unternehmer, indem Sie Barrieren abbauen und den Zugang zu Kapital und Ressourcen erleichtern. Sie werden als Hauptansprechpartner fungieren und Initiativen entwickeln, die den spezifischen Bedürfnissen dieser Gemeinschaften gerecht werden. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf die wirtschaftliche Stärkung indigener Unternehmer zu haben und dabei in einem unterstützenden, inklusiven Umfeld zu arbeiten.

Benefits

Flexible und wettbewerbsfähige Vorteile

Mitarbeiterspar- und Investitionsplan

Definierte Rentenversicherung

$750 Wellness- und Gesundheitskonto

Bezahlte Urlaubstage und persönliche Tage

Schulungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Qualifications

• Über 5 Jahre Erfahrung in einer Finanzinstitution oder einem relevanten Bereich.
• Starkes Verständnis der Barrieren und Chancen für indigene Unternehmer.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Pflege starker Beziehungen zu externen Organisationen.
• Förderung des Ansehens von BDC in indigenen Gemeinschaften.

Skills

Beziehungsaufbau

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Präsentationsfähigkeiten

Analyse von Finanzberichten

Führungsfähigkeiten

Kenntnis der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklungspolitik

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss oder gleichwertige Erfahrung

Job description

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that fosters the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, fueling the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan with BDC matching part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, among others.

• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1.

• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life.

• Opportunities for learning, training, and development, and much more...

*This role can be located anywhere in the province of Ontario.

About BDC

At BDC, we support over 1,000 Indigenous clients from coast to coast. We have a long history of working with Indigenous entrepreneurs, appreciating their unique histories, cultures, and contributions to Canada.

For the 18th year, we have been recognized as one of the 100 best employers in Canada, and for the 14th year, as one of the 100 best employers in Canada in terms of diversity. We strongly encourage individuals who identify as Indigenous to apply, as part of our diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives. We also have an Indigenous employee resource group available to all employees.

POSITION OVERVIEW

To better serve Indigenous entrepreneurs, BDC is enhancing its market presence in Indigenous communities. Our new engagement model aims to remove barriers faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in accessing capital, mentorship, networking, and relevant business education and knowledge.

We are currently hiring a Senior Advisor, Indigenous Entrepreneurship. In this role, you will be deployed in specific regions to strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and ensure our efforts align with their needs and expectations.

As a Senior Advisor, you will be BDC’s primary resource for building relationships and positioning BDC as a partner of choice within Indigenous communities. You will work closely with entrepreneurs and partners, focusing on economic empowerment.

You will report to the Inclusive Entrepreneurship team and guide entrepreneurs and partners to appropriate channels and resources, regardless of internal business lines.

You will be a key resource for developing initiatives relevant to Indigenous communities, sharing your knowledge to ensure BDC remains relevant and valuable to these communities.

Main responsibilities

Supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs to achieve their ambitions

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external organizations and individuals involved in the entrepreneurial ecosystem to understand community needs.
• Promote BDC’s credibility, image, and recognition within Indigenous communities.
• Act as a referral point for Indigenous businesses, leveraging in-market activities and long-term relationships, guiding entrepreneurs and partners to the right BDC offerings or contacts.
• Collaborate with account managers to identify opportunities and provide expert advice on business needs.
• Ensure geographic coverage, identifying opportunities to support Indigenous businesses.
• Foster trust-based relationships with Indigenous entrepreneurs, understanding and addressing their unique needs to support their growth.

Enrich BDC’s understanding of Indigenous communities

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior executives, clients, and land shareholders.
• Act as a subject matter expert in research and understanding of Indigenous communities.
• Internally educate and engage BDC employees to understand the importance of this strategy.
• Contribute to developing tailored solutions for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
• Disseminate information and coordinate actions to promote diversity and inclusion.
• Support project teams in establishing training opportunities.

Conduct business development to support Indigenous entrepreneurs

• Collaborate with partners to identify new opportunities.
• Use your network to pursue business opportunities.

Stay informed on Indigenous needs and trends

• Participate in regional Indigenous conferences.
• Keep abreast of economic trends impacting Indigenous entrepreneurs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Main qualifications:

• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of barriers and opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
• Commitment to promoting economic empowerment in Indigenous communities.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or relevant experience.
• Over 5 years of experience in a financial institution or relevant field.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and communicate effectively.
• Strong leadership abilities to inspire diversity champions.
• Passion for issues affecting Small and Medium Entrepreneurs and knowledge of economic development policies.
• Self-identified Indigenous individual.
• Excellent English communication skills; French is an asset.

Valid driver’s license required

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment. If you require accommodations, please contact [e-mail]. We appreciate all applications; only selected candidates will be contacted.