Entrepreneur Navigator/Mentor | |
| Job ID | 8A-A6-00-45-05-14 |
| Company | Native Women's Association Of Canada |
| Location | Ottawa |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2019-10-12 |
| Posted Until | 2020-04-09 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Miscellaneous |
| Description | |
| Advise and support Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender diverse entrepreneurs looking to start or scale up their businesses, and assist them in accessing other services and supports. Develop online resources and manage online networking tools. Your Impact The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is a National Indigenous Organization representing the political voice of Indigenous women and girls in Canada. Incorporated in 1974, NWAC works to advance the social, political, and cultural well-being and equality of Indigenous women through advocacy, education, research and policy. This exciting opportunity aims to make a difference in the lives of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender diverse entrepreneurs in Canada and around the world. The NWAC is seeking to fill two Entrepreneur navigator/mentor positions. What We Value We value diversity, sharing, adaptability and a willingness to learn. How We Work Our team is organized to maximize collaboration, information exchange, as well as efficiency. We will be looking at various approaches to organize our teams and foster a great workplace environment, and as such we are open to hearing about your experiences and ideas to ensure we achieve our team objectives as efficiently as possible. | |
| Start Date | November 1, 2019 |
| Salary | $50,000 - $60,000 |
| Education Requirements | Post-secondary diploma or degree in business or related field. (A combination of experience and education will be considered) |
| Essential Skills | Core Competencies Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to prioritize work Ability to meet tight deadlines Ability to work as a team member Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities Ability to interact professionally Be adaptable and flexible in a changing work environment Reliable and dependable |
| Experience | Experience in working with a National Indigenous Organization with Indigenous Peoples, especially women. Experience as an entrepreneur or in a relevant field that supported entrepreneurs, including branding, marketing, financing, and the management of small businesses. Must be computer literate with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe. |
| Languages | Bilingualism (French and English) Ability to speak an Indigenous language |
| Additional Skills | Assets Experience with bookkeeping software, i.e. Quickbooks. |
| Other | Preference will be given to Indigenous women candidates. Please self identify. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held in Ottawa or by teleconference. Willingness to travel when necessary. |
| How To Apply | Send CV and cover letter to: Apply@NWAC.ca Or Apply via our Career page: https://www.nwac.ca/careers/ |
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