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Business: Xaxli'p First Nation
Email: admin@xaxlip.ca
Address: PO Box 1330 Lillooet BC V0K 1V0
Website: https://xaxlip.ca/

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Xaxli'p First Nation is hiring an Economic Development Officer to facilitate economic development planning and initiatives, secure funding, and identify and foster economic development opportunities. Wage: $28-$35/hour based on qualifications and skills.

Please see attachment for the full job description.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Xaxli’p policies, standards, and procedures, and as directed by the Executive Director.
•Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of Xaxli’p.
•Coordinate and develop project funding and grant proposals. A minimum of 50% of work time allocated for this purpose.
•Work closely with the General Manger of the Xaxli’p Development Corporation to align goals for Xaxli’p Economic Development activities and to identify funding opportunities to assist in growing existing businesses and creating feasibility analysis of new opportunities.
•Develop policies/by-laws and administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment
•Coordinate First Nations Finance Authority programs (including financial law, tax bylaw, and other policies as required)
•Establish and nurture business relationships with representatives of the industrial community both locally and externally.
•Work with community organizations in further developing and delivering programs and initiatives.
•Research and prepare impact reports that illustrate relevant economic, demographic and other trends and forecasts to support the implementation of the Xaxli’p Economic Development Strategy. 
•Work with Xaxli’p entrepreneur clients through one-on-one coaching.
•Connect Xaxli’p entrepreneurs to micro-finance supports, grants and loans.

QUALIFICATIONS
•Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Economic Development or Commerce, or combined experience and track record in the field
•Three (3) years directly related work experience in business development, economic development, funding proposals

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
•Must have transportation/vehicle with a current Driver’s License.
•Works well with others as part of a team, possess excellent business counseling skills.
•Knowledge of Indigenous community and experience working with Indigenous organizations and communities.
•Knowledge of government agencies and private sector organizations that deliver small business programs and services.
•Proven ability to develop and analyze business plans.
•Sound knowledge of municipal affairs, business principles and land use planning.
•Knowledge of St’at’imc language and culture is an asset.
•Flexibility around work hours and willingness to travel.
•Criminal record check and driver’s abstract must be provided by successful candidate.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and qualifications to:

Email: admin@xaxlip.ca or Mail to: Xaxli’p, PO Box 1330, Lillooet, BC, V0K 1V0

Xaxli’p is committed to equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous candidates. Preference given to Xaxli’p Members (Must have the required qualifications, as defined, for the position)