IEP Support Officer processing applications, claims, payments, and legal documents for NACCA, which supports Indigenous financial institutions and economic development.
Providing IFI guidance, records management, policy compliance, and client services in a hybrid Ottawa role.
Responsibilities
Process Indigenous Entrepreneurship Program applications, claims, payments, legal documents, and related reporting information from assigned IFI regions
Apply approved policies and procedures related to ABFP, ACDP, ADLA, and IRB programs
Process applications, claims, and payments within five business days of receipt
Draft legal documents within approved IEP policies and procedures
Verify submitted information for completeness and quality
Provide approval/remediation recommendations to senior management for risk mitigation and compliance
Follow due diligence and risk management processes
Maintain accurate client files and reporting/payment records
Communicate with assigned Indigenous Financial Institutions and provide guidance on IEP policies and procedures
Advise IFIs of Committee meetings, deadlines, payments, and missing or corrected documentation
Peer-review applications and claims for policy adherence and decision-making consistency
Respond to general inquiries and refer them to the appropriate IFI
Maintain IFI client/project files and records in accordance with accessibility and confidentiality requirements
Recommend file classifications and corporate-record maintenance practices
Provide documentation for committees and stakeholder meetings
Attend working groups and participate in special projects
Collaborate with other NACCA programs and entities
Handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly
Undertake related duties as required
Requirements
Completion of College Diploma in Business Administration or Office Administration Certificate is preferred
Candidates with a combination of relevant experience and education may be considered
Minimum 1–3 years of client service delivery experience required
Prior experience working with Indigenous communities and/or organizations preferred
Proficiency in general office procedures
Ability to complete basic accounting procedures
Strong understanding of accounting principles
Excellent customer service and issue-resolution skills
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent documentation skills
Strong cross-cultural skills
Knowledge of Canadian public policy and Indigenous economic policy considered a significant asset
Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines and work under pressure
Bilingualism considered a significant asset, with proficiency in English, French, and Indigenous languages
This is a unionized position based in Ottawa, Ontario
Persons of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference
Must be able to meet employment accommodation and accessibility requirements as applicable
Benefits
Health benefits
Paramedical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Employee Family Assistance Program
Defined Benefits Pension Plan
Supportive workplace environment and benefits focused on Indigenous culture and sensitivity
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