Position:                     Economic Development Officer/Grant Writer

Reports to:                  Administrator

Salary:                        Compensation Commensurate with Experience.

Position Description:

The Economic Development Officer/Grant Writer is responsible for facilitating community economic development in order to secure opportunities for economic and business development. This position will assist potential entrepreneurs by providing information and referrals to business planning and development supports.  This position will also be responsible to be the lead grant writer.

Duties:

Grant Writing:

• Work closely with all Departments in developing grant proposals
• Research, access and assess all appropriate available public and private sector grants and proposals
• Assemble and submit grant requests, including letters, proposals and budgets
• Act as project lead on all grant applications and proposals
• Ensure that Department Heads are kept informed of all proposals and grant applications that are relevant to their individual departments
• Develop and prepare proposals and grant application according to guidelines; consult with industry and government representatives concerning eligibility requirements
• Comply with all follow-up grants reporting as required
• Perform researches into grant making organizations
• Writes applications that display meticulous grammar and spelling
• Adhere guidelines given by the organizer or project leader
• Analyze the feasibility of the project’s budget
• Writer will have to interview people in the organization and perform comprehensive research to complete the project given
• The grant writer must have complete understanding of the program
• When the proposal is done, the grant writer will keep in contact with the organization to check the progress
• If requested the grant writer will have to submit progress report to organizations that has founded the program

Business Development:

• Assist local organizations, businesses and individuals with establishing economic and community development plans, businesses and projects
• Facilitate and assist leadership / management team in the development and implementation of a community strategic plan; economic development and investment strategy
• Research and provide recommendations for the growth and development of Settlement owned businesses and new business development
• Evaluate economic development studies and agreements and make recommendations to Council with financial analysis on proposed business plans and opportunities identified through the use of a standardized process
• Coordinate the development of business plans, bids, contracts and feasibility and market analysis of economic opportunities
• Work with the Business Investment Committee
• Liaise and assist with operation of the Settlement owned Entities;
• Ensuring professionalism at all times;
• Ensuring that there is no conflict of interest or self interest above Settlement interest;
• Provide settlement members assistance with preparing business plans
  • Provide advice on market analysis and economic opportunities
  • Provide advice on product development and identification of target markets
  • Identify management capabilities and recommend training requirements
  • Determine start-up costs, forecast sales and conduct a break even analysis
  • Assist with financing
  • Assist with marketing planning
  • Conduct financial analysis on proposed business plans and opportunities
  • Provide advice on licensing, taxation and business related requirements
• Adhere to the Fishing Lake Metis Settlement Human Resource Management Policy
• Adhere to the Fishing Lake Metis Settlement Health and Safety Policy

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor Degree in a relevant field such a Commerce, Accounting, Business Administrations and/or Finance; Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of the Settlement Policies & Bylaws
• Knowledge of the Metis Settlements Act;
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle, some travel is required.
• Possess excellent writing analytical and research skills.
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting , spreadsheet and word-processing
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, team-player and highly organized
• Understanding of budgets as they relate to proposals and grants
• May be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Act with the utmost professionalism at all times
• Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain accurate records
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to develop and analyze business plans
• Must have good administrative skills and be detailed oriented
• Good communication skills
• Can work with wide range of people
• Can express themselves easily
• Able to coordinate directly and supervise others
• Should be able to persuade or influence others
• Must understand about the operations of the foundations, organizations and businesses
• Able to meet deadlines for grant writing projects

Preference will be given to qualified residing Settlement Members. We thank all those who have applied, only those who qualify will be contacted for an interview.

Deadline Date:           May 14, 2021 at 12 pm

Please submit resumes to Reception (Marie Dustow) or email [email protected]

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