Director, Economic Development Economic Development | Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government Classification: Band 8 — Senior Manager / Director Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Supervises: Economic Development staff and contractors Location: hitac̓u, BC (Hybrid — regular on-site presence required) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent The Director, Economic Development provides senior leadership for Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government's economic development mandate: setting economic vision and strategy, identifying and assessing opportunities, creating the enabling conditions for investment, and advancing priority opportunities to an investment-ready state. Consistent with the Executive-approved model, the Department does not own or operate commercial businesses; commercially viable opportunities are transitioned to YFN Enterprises for investment, implementation and operation. The role builds the institutional capacity needed to grow own-source revenue, support citizen entrepreneurship, and advance long‑term economic self‑sufficiency for the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation and its citizens.

Establishes goals, objectives and performance indicators and reports on progress and outcomes Monitors economic trends, funding programs and policy developments relevant to Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ interests Builds the institutional and strategic foundations required for durable, long‑term economic development Chance Identification & Project Development Reviews existing studies, concepts and previously identified opportunities and establishes a prioritized pipeline of economic development opportunities Leads research, feasibility studies, due diligence and business‑case development for priority opportunities Advances opportunities from concept toward investment‑ready and commercially viable projects Maintains and regularly reports on the status of the opportunity pipeline Coordinates land and infrastructure readiness with Lands, Capital Infrastructure and Asset Management, and other departments Supports the development of laws, regulations,



policies and permitting processes that enable investment Coordinates economic development initiatives across YG departments and with Treaty implementation Partnerships & Citizen Business Support Develops relationships with industry, investors, financial institutions, consultants, neighbouring communities and other governments Facilitates partnerships and joint ventures, and negotiates related agreements in coordination with the CAO and legal counsel Supports Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ citizen entrepreneurship and citizen business development, including investment readiness supports Promotes citizen employment and training pathways through economic development initiatives Maintains a clear separation between the government's economic development role and the operation of commercial businesses Does not manage, direct or operate YG or YFN Enterprises businesses, or make commercial investment decisions Works closely with YFN Enterprises to transition commercially viable opportunities to the appropriate business entity for investment, implementation and operation Supports information sharing and coordination that respects arm's-length governance and protects commercial decision‑making from political interference Establishes and leads a lean Economic Development Department, adding capacity only where supported by priorities and demonstrated need Works in partnership with the Human Resources function on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, performance management and succession planning Administers funding agreements and monitors financial performance Supports the Economic Development Committee and provides analysis, options and recommendations Supports the Administration and legal counsel in preparing amendments to the Administration Structure Regulation, Interpretation Act, Economic Development Committee Terms of Reference and other affected enactments Ensures timely program reporting, accurate records,



and sound administrative systems, policies and protocols Senior Management Team Participates in Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government strategic planning as a member of the Senior Management Team Provides updates and briefings to the CAO and, as directed, to the Executive, Legislature and the hitac̓u Assembly Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or a related field (Master's Degree preferred) ~8–10 years of directly related experience in economic development, business development, or related fields, with 2–3 years at a management level ~ Experience developing business cases, feasibility studies and due diligence for economic development projects ~ Demonstrated strategic planning and program development experience Experience working with First Nations governments and arm's-length Indigenous economic development or holding companies Familiarity with Indigenous nation-building approaches to economic development, including the separation of business management from political decision‑making Experience supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship and employment initiatives Strong negotiation, partnership‑building and relationship‑management skills Ability to work effectively within arm's-length governance structures and respect the boundary between government and commercial operations Financial literacy, funding proposal and business case development skills Hybrid work arrangement with a regular on‑site presence in hitac̓u Standard work week of 37.5 hours, with occasional evening or weekend requirements Regular travel to attend meetings, conferences, and partnership events is required Commitment to advancing economic opportunities that benefit Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ citizens Understanding of the intergenerational impacts affecting Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ citizens and employees Competitive base salary ~ Extended Health and Dental Benefits (applicable from day one!) ~ Enrolment into Municipal Pension Plan ~4-weeks' paid vacation (with incremental increases for years of service) ~ Paid personal and flex day ~ Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ citizens are encouraged to apply. #

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