Sustainable Development Analyst

at  Malahat First Nation

MALAHAT NATION

110 Thunder Road | Mill Bay, BC| V0R 2P4
Tel: (250) 743-3231 | Fax (250) 743-3251
info@malahatnation.com | www.malahatnation.com

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ANALYST

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Environment & Sustainable Development
START DATE: September 2023
COMPENSATION: $80,634.95 to $83,053.63 (NEE: A - 27) - subject to education and / or experience or a combination of both.
STATUS 1 - fulltime permanent (35-hours per week)
Malahat Nation is seeking a dedicated and hard-working Sustainable Development Analyst (SDA) with experience working with Indigenous communities in economic development to join our Environment and Sustainable Development team! Malahat Nation represents approximately 350+ members with two reserve lands located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, south of the village of Mill Bay, about 40- kilometres north of Victoria, British Columbia. Malahat Nation has been dedicated to protecting and understanding the local marine environments since time immemorial and must be a part of building the understanding required to manage these valuable resources effectively. Our staff are offered a pension and benefits plan, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
PURPOSE: Reporting to the Executive Director of Environment and Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Analyst (SDA), in collaboration with the Malahat Nation Government and Malahat Nation businesses, help develop an economic development strategy. This work will include planning to attract new businesses to Malahat land and the growth of existing businesses located on Malahat Nation Lands. This role will also include participation in existing development projects including but not limited to Malahat Skywalk, Malahat Film Studios, Malahat Business Park and other development initiatives. This position is a fulltime permanent position, based in the office, with possibility of a hybrid working arrangement. Occasional travel may be required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration or other relevant program, and two years of relevant experience ; or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area of study with 5-years relevant professional experience. Candidates with fewer years professional experience may be considered where they have highly relevant experience, i.e. working in indigenous communities
• Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector search prior to employment required
• Class 5 BC Driver License with Driver Abstract is required
• Effective December 3, 2021 full vaccination against COVID-19 is required to be eligible for employment at Malahat Nation. All individuals must show Proof of Vaccination as a mandatory condition of their employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills that are relevant to the position as this will require the role to prepare proposals for a variety of economic development initiatives for submissions to public and private funding sources.
• Existing knowledge of economic development funding available for indigenous organizations including Indigenous Services Canada’s Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP), programs available through Aboriginal Financial Institutions and other financial institutions such as Business Development Canada and banking institutions would be preferred.
• Experience working for a First Nation community and a willingness to learn about Malahat culture, customs, and traditions is an asset
• Demonstrated experience working independently and, in a team setting
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities in economic development
• Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills.
  Interested applicants are invited to submit a current resume, a detailed cover letter and three references.

• Support the Executive Director of Environment and Sustainable Development, Chief and Council, and the boards of Malahat Nation companies;
• Information to regularly be provided to Chief and Council and corporate boards includes; providing reports and presentations regarding training, business, and economic development activities at meetings, and recommend plans, objectives and strategic opportunities for future consideration.
• Use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to perform continuous assessment of economic development needs, including maintaining an inventory of existing businesses, sector activities and current human resources (Labor force) in the community.
• Responsible for developing and implementing business plans for current and future Malahat Nation businesses and as such experience in doing such work will be highly valued.
• Ensure that Malahat Nation economic development initiatives and opportunities are communicated to key stakeholders.
• Maintain a sound administrative and organizational system, develop budgets and cash flow projections, use business planning software, and create presentations for public speaking opportunities.
• In cooperation with the Director of Finance, support the E.D of Infrastructure & Sustainable Development with the financial and human resource management aspects of the Sustainable Development in alignment with Financial Administrative Law (FAL) and Malahat Nation law and policy;
• Develop and track accomplishments related to an ongoing work plan that will guide the work in Malahat Nation.
• Contribute to the growth of economic sustainability of individual and businesses by increasing the potential and credibility of the individuals and businesses within Malahat Nation and advocating potential partnerships for economic development initiatives on the work plan.
• Must become familiar with background materials and information relating to Malahat Nation and the political processes.
• Must demonstrate a non-political approach to communicate and foster relationships with politicians, Elders and community members.
• Continuously develop and maintain knowledge required to-do the job by understanding, embracing, and contributing to the community’s economic development plan.
• To ensure effective planning, close collaboration with other Malahat Nation departments will be required.
• Work collaboratively with the Education Employment and Training (EET) Coordinator to ensure the growth, development and employment of Malahat Nation members is maximized on all economic development ventures.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.