LFFA Fisheries Economic Development Officer (FEDO) The Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance (LFFA) requires the services of a Fisheries Economic Development Officer (FEDO) to take on the exciting challenge of building business relationships while pursuing for-profit and not for profit business opportunities within the Lower Fraser Area. This position reports to the LFFA Executive Director and will work closely with Executive Committee, member First Nations and leadership of the LFFA. The FEDO will have demonstrated experience in proposal writing, fund-raising and project coordination relative to economic development. Responsibilities: • Seek out businesses to undertake joint venture opportunities while working with the LFFA and individual or groups of LFFA First Nation communities to develop funding proposals and economic development initiatives. • Developing and adapt proposals to community requirements and needs, while being the primary contact for new business and investor inquiries. • Research and seek a diversity of project funding sources, including government and granting agency programs, aquaculture opportunities, fisheries sustainability and ecological initiatives, food health and safety programs, vessel and marine safety initiatives; • Work with LFFA to ensure budget expenditures are accounted for, within objectives and on time with a suitable audit trail; • Be a primary information contact for companies and/or businesses that pursue fisheries related leasehold operations on LFFA member First Nation lands. • Develop a range of LFFA business promotional and communication materials. Qualifications and Experience: • A valid BC Driver’s License. • Ability to pass a criminal record check. • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field five to ten years equivalent experience in economic and/or fisheries development. • Experience in working with First Nation communities and/or organization, including an understanding of land management practices, legislation and requirements. • High level of competency using computer software including Microsoft Office or equivalent. (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook). • Proven experience in preparing and administering budgets, developing business plans, and controlling cash flows. • Excellent interpersonal, verbal written communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and records. • Solution and analytical thinker who enjoys working independently and within a team. • Knowledge of First Nation culture would be an asset. Location: Fraser Valley, BC Term: Temporary full time or contract position to March 31, 2015. Successful candidate will pursue funding to support full time position. Start date: February 2015 Contract/Wage: Negotiable subject to experience and qualifications. In addition to a current resume, submit a cover letter stating clearly how you meet the qualifications and experience, including salary expectations. Applications will be accepted until January 21, 2015 – 4pm. Please forward these to: [email protected] We appreciate all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 23:10:48 +0000
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