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Indigenous Economic Development Analyst

Vancouver, BC V6B 4M9

Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Indigenous Professional Job Number: 45962167 Pay Rate: $62000-72000 / year

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Spirit Omega Inc in Partnership with Coast Funds is pleased to announce that we are seeking an Indigenous Economic Development Analyst to join their team.
 
This position is intended for candidates who identify as First Nations, Inuit or Metis.  Candidates from these communities who wish to be considered must self identify.
 
Coast Funds is an Indigenous-led conservation finance organization that supports First Nations to invest in sustainable economic development and ecological stewardship within their traditional territories.  Coast Funds was created in 2007, as an outcome of the Great Bear Rainforest agreements, to manage funds for First Nations’ stewardship and economic priorities in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii. Today, the organization manages conservation endowments and economic funds, which are allocated between participating First Nations. Coast Funds also provides financial administration services to First Nations and their partners.  To date, Coast Funds has delivered $120 million for over 450 Indigenous-led conservation, economic development, and sustainable energy projects. With these investments, First Nations are strengthening coastal communities, diversifying local economies, and stewarding lands, waters, and life.
 
You will be working closely with First Nations and Coast Funds’ colleagues, role supports the funding administration of prospective and approved economic development projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring the effective, high-trust administration of funding. Additional duties include assisting the Director, Economic Development and contributing to the development and expansion of economic development services to First Nations and tracking project outcomes in line with Coast Fund’s wellbeing methodology.
 
 Key Responsibilities: 
  • Build and maintain proactive, positive, and constructive relations with Coast Funds participating First Nations.  Guide eligible First Nations through the application process, assess project eligibility, and review applications.  
  • Coordinate due diligence from initial concepts to funding applications, including assisting with risk assessment and financial planning.
  • Conduct high-quality analysis and due diligence for funding applications, including assessing the probability of success and conducting risk assessments as required.   
  • Review project budgets and assist with financial analysis, as needed.
  • Coordinate documentation required for funding agreements and disbursements to ensure timely processing of disbursement requests. To ensure timely and accurate record-keeping for all funding applications and related correspondence in the CRM.  
  • Record, track, and analyze key indicators and data for reporting. Track active projects, support First Nations in completing reports, and communicate progress and risks.
  • Support annual updating and evaluation of Coast Funds well-being outcomes.  
  • Collaborate/liaise with the Director, Stewardship Funding/team, Director, Development, Communications Team and First Nations project coordination staff, as needed. Assist in the development of briefing and de-briefing meetings & materials.  
  • Conduct research and analysis on provincial and federal economic development, and ensure Annual workplan items are completed successfully.
Qualifications: 
  • A postsecondary field related to commerce, business administration, economic development, and/or an equivalent combination of the following training, experience.
  • 1 – 3 years experience of related experience, particularly with respect to financial and risk analysis.  
  • Strong financial analysis skills, and Strong business communication skills in both written and verbal form with an ability to write clearly and concisely for professional audiences.
  • Experience conducting business industry/sector research and analysis.  
  • Experience with customer relationship management systems or database software would be an asset.
  • Experience managing confidential client information and corporate file systems.
  • Strong word processing and business communication skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Maintain a positive attitude, handle complex topics, and adapt to situations.  With a naturally inquisitive mindset, assess and recommend actions based on experience, new information, or research; identify risks and opportunities.  Collaborate, teach, and influence to achieve win-win outcomes.  Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.   
  • Be detailed, organized, and motivated to complete tasks/projects.   
  • Adapt to an evolving work environment and encourage others to value change.
  • Balance multiple priorities to produce tangible results.  
  • Be motivated and willing to work autonomously, be self-directed, efficient, and energetic with a quick learning ability.  
  • Work comfortably in a high-growth, evolving, and high-functioning organization with a complex structure.  
While not essential for the role, the following would bring significant additional value to the role:   
  • Experience working with First Nations, Indigenous communities, or rural economic development.  
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures relating to First Nations administration, in addition to First Nation funding deliverables and reporting methods.  
  • Lived or work experience and/or familiarity with the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii region and Coast First Nations.  
  • Project management skills, including planning, implementing, managing, evaluating projects, financial planning, budgeting, and identifying barriers.  
Working Conditions:   
  • This position is primarily based in the Vancouver office (3 days/week minimum), with semi frequent in-person meetings and workshops requiring short-notice attendance. A remote arrangement is possible for the right candidate.  
  • Regular in-office hours (Pacific Standard Time) for coordination and team meetings are expected.  
  • Intermittent compensated travel within the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii for meetings or project site visits is necessary, with semi-frequent short trips (one/two nights) to Vancouver Island and up to eight overnight trips annually.  
Submissions accepted until a candidate is identified
 
**We thank all applicants for applying, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted directly**
 
Spirit Omega is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of Indigenous peoples, Women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
 
Looking for more opportunities? Check out our website at jobs.spiritomega.com
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