About the role

Senior Advisor helping BDC, Canada’s development bank, support Indigenous entrepreneurs across Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Building community partnerships, referrals, tailored solutions, and economic empowerment initiatives.

Responsibilities

Support Indigenous entrepreneurs in achieving their ambitions
Develop and maintain relationships with external organizations and individuals in the entrepreneurial ecosystem
Promote BDC’s credibility, image and notoriety with Indigenous communities
Act as a referral point for Indigenous businesses and guide entrepreneurs and partners to appropriate BDC offerings and internal contacts
Collaborate with account managers to identify opportunities and provide expert advice on business needs
Ensure geographic coverage and identify opportunities to help Indigenous businesses thrive
Foster trust-based relationships and deliver exceptional customer care while handling sensitive information confidentially
Communicate with senior executives, clients, land shareholders, and all organizational levels
Serve as a subject matter expert on Indigenous communities and educate BDC client-facing and operational support employees
Contribute to tailored solutions and BDC strategy for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Coordinate information and actions for diversity champions
Support project teams in establishing training opportunities
Collaborate with business partners to identify new opportunities
Use professional networks to identify and pursue business opportunities
Participate in Indigenous conferences and monitor economic trends affecting Indigenous entrepreneurs

Excellent relationship building, communication and presentation skills
Strong understanding of the barriers and opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Commitment to promoting economic empowerment and development within Indigenous communities
Bachelor’s degree in administration or any field deemed equivalent, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
More than 5 years of experience in a financial institution in business development or other relevant experience
Ability to analyze financial statements, synthesize information, and communicate effectively
Strong leadership abilities
Passion for issues affecting Small and Medium Entrepreneurs and good knowledge of economic development policies and practices
Self-identified Indigenous individual
Excellent ability to speak and write in English and French
Valid driver’s licence

Flexible and competitive benefits
Employee Savings and Investment Plan with BDC matching part of voluntary contributions
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
$750 wellness and health care spending account
Paid vacation each year
Five personal days
Sick days as necessary
Offices closed from December 25 to January 1
Hybrid work model
Opportunities for learning, training and development