Women in Business Coordinator (WIBC)

Northwest Employment Works; Neebing; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Employment Works is seeking a Women in Business Coordinator to support Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs in business and lending. The role involves proposal writing, coordinating learning networks, and providing small business lending information. Applicants should have relevant educational qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in community economic development or business finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide proposal writing and administrative support to Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs.
• Coordinate a welcoming environment for Indigenous women.
• Explain small business lending eligibility and submission process.

Skills

Communication

Administration

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration

Degree in Business

Job description

NADF is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Women in Business Coordinator (WIBC)

Established in 1987 as a not-for-profit Indigenous Financial Institution, we are dedicated to serving entrepreneurs, businesses, and First Nation communities across the region. Our wide range of services is tailored to support Indigenous business growth and economic prosperity. From providing tailored financing solutions to offering comprehensive business support services, facilitating community planning initiatives, and delivering workshops and bookkeeping training, our goal is to empower your success.
The Women in Business Coordinator provides business support services and small business lending and facilitates a learning network for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs (IWE) within NADF’s service area.
You are a dedicated and collaborative team player with the highest integrity and a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality. You have strong written, verbal communication skills, and consistently demonstrate a proactive, organized, and energetic approach.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide Proposal Writing, Administrative Support to Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs (IWE):

• Provide proposal writing and administrative support to qualified grant and loan recipients. Research and explore new programs to ensure new financing opportunities are available to IWE clients as appropriate.

2. Co-ordinate Learning Network & Environment by:

• Promoting a welcoming environment for Indigenous women and establishing relationships, responding to inquiries, and maintaining correspondence with IWEs in a professional and friendly manner.

3. Provide Small Business Lending:

• Small Business Lending – explain eligibility, criteria for approval, and submission process.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• A post-secondary diploma in Business Administration, Finance, or Community Economic Development Diploma, and/or a degree in Business, Accounting, Administration, Planning, or Economic Development is preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience related to context, e.g., community economic development, business finance, bank or credit union, or non-profit organization, is preferred.

Job Type: Contract to March 31, 2029
Wage Band/Salary Range: Wage Band 4 / Salary Range $54,578 – $77,376
Location: Fort William First Nation office and/or Timmins office
Hours of Work: The standard work week for all employees is seven (7) hours per day and thirty-five (35) hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Travel: The ability to travel will be required.
Closing Date:
Internal: May 23, 2025, by 1:00 p.m.
External: May 30, 2025, by 1:00 p.m.

Attachment:
NADF Job Description – Women in Business Coordinator (WIBC)
To be considered for this challenging and rewarding position, please forward a detailed resume in confidence, along with a cover letter and three (3) current work-related references to [e-mail]
For a full job description, visit – www.nadf.org/careers