Job Order Detail

Description

The National Circle of Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Business Specialist to help our organization activate a community of partners focused on reigniting the role of Indigenous peoples in agriculture and food, through knowledge sharing and supporting business creation, while honoring first peoples, their lands, and mother earth.
Key Responsibilities
    Establish and maintain valued relationships with Indigenous clients and communities to advance and execute their goals towards food sovereignty.  
    Effectively communicate with clientele to understand needs, identify barriers and problem solve to accelerate the development of sustainable Indigenous businesses.
    Advance the NCIAF Business Development strategy and enhance NCIAFs offering by establishing, growing and maintaining relationships directly with industry, government, academia and other like-minded nonprofits.
    Look for opportunities to address barriers and gaps within the ecosystem through innovation and collaboration to create new programs or offerings with stakeholder groups.
    Support the delivery of effective and valuable events


Skills and Qualifications:
    Bachelors degree in Business or Agriculture (preferred)
    Proven leader with strong relationship building skills and tenacity to navigate ambiguity and persevere through challenges.
    Confident communicator able to uncover needs and deliver solutions that are in the best interest

Offering:
Pension & RRSP Match
Benefits including vision, dental, disability and life Insurance
Wellness Program
Education Allowance
Vacation & EDOs