Economic Development Officer/ First Nations Liason

at  Village of Granisle

FINANCIAL ASSISTANTECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER/ FIRST NATIONS LIASON

The Village of Granisle situated on the beautiful shores of Babine Lake with a population of 337 is seeking a highly motivated individual to market and grow our economic opportunities. Along with this growth will come First Nations engagement and collaboration.

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound personal judgement, discretion, and credibility.
• Good problem-solving skills coupled with solid consensus-building and entrepreneurial skills.
• Identify grant opportunities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local First Nations.
• Established relationships with Indigenous Peoples in the region would be an asset.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to cultivate and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with elected officials, community groups, staff, and public.

EDUCATION

• Experience in the community/economic development field or related knowledge in a parallel field
• Proficient in the use of current information technologies.
• Post-secondary education in Indigenous Governance, Public Administration would be an asset.
• Must possess a valid BC Driver’s License.
  This is a permanent part-time Staff position with a flexible work week of 28 hrs./wk. with a starting annual salary of $40,000 plus an attractive benefit package. Successful applicants will be asked to provide a Criminal Record Check. Interested people should forward their resume including Employment related references to the Chief Administrative Officer at the Village of Granisle, no later than February 28,2025.
  Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Granisle
  PO Box 128, Granisle, BC V0J 1 WO

• Promote the community’s economic well-being while understanding that a socially and environmentally health community is vital to the local economy.
• Builds and maintains working relationships with First Nations on whose territory the Village of Granisle operates.
• Ensure all economic development and strategic plans align with respect to the current Official Plan.
• Liaises with Village of Granisle staff to build partnerships between First Nations’ and Village of Granisle.
• Coordinates visits to the Municipality for prospective investors.
• Responds to requests for support and guidance from the Village of Granisle staff and First Nations regarding First Nations relations and activities.