Kwakiutl Band Council (KBC) is seeking a full-time, permanent Economic Development Manager (EDM) to work out of Fort Rupert just outside of Port Hardy (Northern Vancouver Island). Please submit a cover letter, resume, references and salary expectations.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to request and review the full job description for this position. Cover letters should  clearly indicate how you meet the requirements such as main duties, experience and knowledge required for this job. A highly competitive salary is provided-based upon experience and qualifications. Please send the required application documents above to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax (250) 949-6066 no later than 8 a.m, November 2, 2015.

Job Summary: The Economic Development Manager (EDM) is a senior manager position within the Kwakiutl Band and is frequently tasked with inter-departmental coordination (i.e., lands & resources, forestry, fisheries, treaty implementation,….).  S/he is responsible for managing all aspects of Economic Development, including community consultation; forest management and enforcement; natural resource business development; and development and implementation of an overarching economic development strategy.  An important function of the Economic Development Manager will be the development of economic development policies, development of protocols and related procedures (including referrals) for all sectors of the North Island economy.

In Cooperation with the Council and the Band Manager, the Economic Development Manager will play a leading role in negotiating strategic partnerships and other business arrangements with resource companies and others that will achieve the social and economic objectives established by the Kwakiutl Band. S/he will ensure that the values of community members are identified, considered and integrated into business planning and operations. In addition, the Economic Development Manager will work in close collaboration with Band’s Social Development and Education Departments to access funds and establish programs to develop the capacity of Band members to secure employment, training and/or initiate business initiatives.

The successful candidate must have a Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Economics or Commerce or a related discipline with 2 years direct experience; OR a Diploma in Business or related discipline and 3+ years of direct experience.  Preference may be given to applicants with three (3) years or more years of previous experience in economic development (especially within a First Nations) and applicants who are of Aboriginal ancestry. Preference may be given to applicants with 3+ years experience working for First Nations in other areas such as fisheries, lands and resources, forestry, treaty, etc.,.