SENIOR ADVISOR, INDIGENOUS ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Across the Province of Quebec & Atlantic

Business Development Bank of Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank dedicated to developing Canadian businesses seeks a Senior Advisor for Indigenous Entrepreneurship. This role involves building relationships with Indigenous communities, promoting economic empowerment, and guiding entrepreneurs to resources. The ideal candidate will possess strong relationship-building skills, a commitment to Indigenous economic empowerment, and relevant experience in a financial institution.

Benefits

Employee Savings and Investment Plan

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

$750 wellness and health care spending account

Paid vacation

Five personal days

Sick days as needed

Opportunities for learning, training, and development

Qualifications

• Over 5 years in a financial institution or relevant experience.
• Understanding of barriers and opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations.
• Act as a referral point for Indigenous businesses.
• Engage in business development activities to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Presentation

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SENIOR ADVISOR, INDIGENOUS ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Across the Province of Quebec & Atlantic

SENIOR ADVISOR, INDIGENOUS ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Across the Province of Quebec & Atlantic

Apply locations Montreal; time type Full time; posted on Posted 8 Days Ago; time left to apply End Date: May 21, 2025 (6 days left to apply); job requisition id R-6456

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that fosters diverse teams and empowers employees. It also means being at the forefront of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and innovate, supporting the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Benefits include:

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan with company matching, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, and a $750 wellness and health care spending account.
• Paid vacation, five personal days, sick days as needed, and office closures from December 25 to January 1.
• A hybrid work model balancing professional and personal life.
• Opportunities for learning, training, and development.

This role can be located anywhere in Quebec or the Atlantic region.

About BDC

BDC is a unique bank dedicated exclusively to developing Canadian businesses. As a Crown corporation for over 80 years, we focus on the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises through financing, advisory, and investment services, committed to the long-term success of entrepreneurs across industries and stages of development.

With 2,900 employees serving over 100,000 entrepreneurs annually, we facilitate over $10 billion in loans and manage $52 billion in capital dedicated to SMEs. We support over 1,000 Indigenous clients nationwide and value their unique contributions.

We are recognized as one of Canada's top employers for over 17 years, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage Indigenous individuals to apply and offer an Indigenous employee resource group.

Role overview

To enhance our support for Indigenous entrepreneurs, BDC is expanding its presence in Indigenous communities. The Senior Advisor, Indigenous Entrepreneurship, will build relationships, align efforts with community needs, and promote economic empowerment by serving as a key liaison and expert.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations to understand needs and promote BDC's credibility.
• Act as a referral point for Indigenous businesses, guiding entrepreneurs to appropriate BDC resources.
• Collaborate with account managers to identify support opportunities and ensure geographic coverage.
• Foster trust-based relationships and deliver exceptional customer care with confidentiality.
• Enhance BDC’s understanding of Indigenous communities through research, internal education, and tailored solutions.
• Engage in business development activities to identify new opportunities.
• Stay informed on Indigenous needs and economic trends through participation in conferences and ongoing research.

Qualifications

• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of barriers and opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
• Commitment to economic empowerment within Indigenous communities.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Over 5 years in a financial institution or relevant experience.
• Financial analysis skills and effective communication.
• Leadership qualities to inspire diversity champions.
• Passion for SME issues and knowledge of economic development policies.
• Self-identified Indigenous individual.
• Proficiency in English and French.
• Valid driver’s license.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you require accommodations during the application process, contact us at [e-mail]. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

About Us

BDC is dedicated to fostering the growth of Canadian businesses with a human touch, making a difference in lives and communities. We are committed to changing lives for the better and banking at another level.