(Beaverhouse Band Members and Indigenous Persons will be given priority)

Following the Mission Statement of Beaverhouse First Nation Band Office is seeking an experienced and excited professional who will play an important role in the community’s transformation and development. This position will support the growth and advancement of Beaverhouse First Nation in the Kirkland Lake area.

Economic Development Duties:

- Develop economic development projects with stakeholders and prepare the appropriate funding applications.
- Review statistics, community information, and consultation documents to build Strategic Action Plans.
- Participate in active networking with regional First Nation communities and indigenous economic development organizations, i.e. trade shows, workforce development conferences, business development seminars.
- Compile signed industry agreements and design/maintain an archival directory for organizational capacity building.
- Act as a point person for planning, data collection, and research to effectively support the organization and community development.
- Create capacity building opportunities for Beaverhouse membership by organizing entrepreneurship workshops, exploring cooperatives, business ventures and other entrepreneurial training.

Community Engagement & Consultation: · Apply provisions of the First Nations principles of OCAP®. Training will be provided to the EDO.

· Create a repository of all MOU’s and Agreements with industry partners for easy access by staff and leadership to ensure compliance of all parties.





· Assist with the creation of an Economic Development Action Committee which will be made up of key community members and develop Terms of reference for the committee.

· Assist with the coordination of all consultation activities and prepare reports for dissemination to community members and band management and leadership when required.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

· Willingness to be trained in the Economic Development sector.

· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, TEAMS and other related office programs.

Assets:

· Understanding of Native culture, traditions, teachings, and community dynamics.

· Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.

· Valid First Aid and CPR

What We Offer:

· Comprehensive Health Benefits- 100% Employer Paid

· Paid- Time Off

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 annually

How to Apply: Please submit Cover Letter and Resume to the attention of the Hiring Committee to [email protected] or can be dropped off at 26 Station Rd N, Kirkland Lake, ON.

Closing Date: Until Filled

Upon acceptance of the position, a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required. We thank everyone for their applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $27.00-$32.00 per hour

Perks

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3H3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Economic Development Officer (Kirkland Lake)
🏢 Beaverhouse First Nation
📍 Kirkland Lake