Reports to: The Director of Socio-Economic and Community Development in the Economic Development Department

Location: Kuujjuaq or Montréal

Benefits: All marginal benefits available to Makivvik employees annually as outlined in the Makivvik Human Resources Policy Manual such as: Simplified Pension Plan, Vacation, Sick days, Isolation premium, Cargo allowance, Group Insurance

Gas allowance, Travel Benefit, Housing allowance.

Responsabilities:

• Efforts that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for the Nunavik region;

• Develop pertinent industry sectors in Nunavik with a focus on job creation and facilitating economic activity;

• Work with the Co-director and EDD team to study the integration of new ventures with current subsidiary businesses, strategies, and operations; examine risks and potential;

• As part of Makivvik’s subsidiary oversight framework, work with the Co-director in:

  • coordinating information among Subsidiaries and Joint Venture Corporations, including determining the requirements for financial and operating reports;

• assisting small subsidiaries and joint venture corporations in the achievement of their business objectives, through assistance to their board members and/or management;

• Seek, assess, and develop business opportunities for the Makivvik Corporation; not limited to projects which extend to other Inuit regions.

• Coordinate the design and implementation of tools and frameworks to better guide the long-term Business Development vision of the Makivvik Corporation;

• Filter potential business opportunities by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, economic and job creation potential, financials, evaluation of options, resolving internal priorities and recommending investments;

• Research and prepare business plans or analysis in various sectors including (but not limited to): mining, energy, tourism, fisheries, and real estate;

• Work with pertinent staff on structuring transactions (could include mergers/acquisitions), including negotiation of an equitable agreement, employee contracts, financing, and future liabilities;

• Liaise with various levels of Government on behalf of the Department of Economic Development in effort to identify new opportunities to collaborate on new and established initiatives alike;

• Analyze and define legal frameworks with aim to facilitate regional economic innovation;

• Be available to travel, as requested;

• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree with a focus in Business, Economics, Mathematics, or other quantitative fields;

• CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional designation (ongoing or completed)

• MBA, or Public Policy Masters preferred but not required;

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in a related field;

• Effective communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;

• Effective computer skills : Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);

• Comprehensive financial and accounting skills;

• Strong computer literacy with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel presentation skills;

• Knowledge of research tools for business development and transaction support; Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills;

• Proposal and Funding applications;

• Ability to prepare integrated financial models including discounted cash flow and valuation analysis;

• Thorough understanding of the inter-relation of net income, cash flow and working capital;

• Prior experience working on capital markets transactions and/or business acquisitions.

• Prior experience in Business Development in the Arctic/Sub-arctic regions or internationally;

• Knowledge and understanding of issues and priorities with respect to Economic and social development in Nunavik;

• Relevant work experience in Business or Economic Development (could include accounting, commercial banking, or investment banking);

• Experience in financial services;

• Ability to manage complex concepts;

• Knowledge of and interest in financial markets;

• Knowledge of procurement strategies;(preferred but not required);

• Development of Project, Business Planning, Funding Proposals in key sectors of interest.

• Ability to analyze international and inter-provincial trade policy to identify new economic opportunities for Nunavik businesses.

• Security clearance is required.

Training will be available for Beneficiaries in the advancement for their career.

Inuit Beneficiary hiring will always be a priority at Makivvik.

Discover a unique opportunity and embark on a rewarding career with Makivvik

To learn more visit us at www.Makivvik.ca/jobs or send your resume/application to: HR@makivvik.ca