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Description

The NCIAF Business Development Team is looking for a Summer Student  Business Development Associate to work alongside a dynamic team focused on business acceleration, industry partnerships, and relationship management. This role provides hands-on experience in business planning, market research, and strategic business development.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of business planning templates and toolkits for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
-  Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities in Indigenous agriculture and food sectors.
- Support business development initiatives, such as business case studies, funding proposals, and resource development.
-  Collaborate with team members to analyze and summarize data related to economic opportunities for Indigenous communities.
- Provide administrative support, including document organization and meeting coordination.
- Participate in team meetings and support the NCIAF Business Development strategy.

Skills and Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a post-secondary education program in business administration, economics, agriculture, or Indigenous studies.
- A strong self-starter passionate about supporting Indigenous communities, Peoples and rights holders to land journey to self-sufficiency.
-  Interest in business development, Indigenous economic growth, and agriculture.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Excellent communication, problem solving, and relationship building skills.
- A team player, with a positive attitude and strong organizational skills, who can effectively work in a collaborative, agile work environment.
- Experience or knowledge related to Indigenous communities is an asset.

For more information on the NCIAF, please visit www.nciaf.ca.