Program Advisor for Micro Entrepreneurship Pilot Program (MEPP) for Economic Planning Board (EPB)

ITREB
British Columbia
$70K-$80K a year (estimated)
Full-time
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About the Program

The MEPP is a unique initiative aimed at empowering newly arrived Murids in Canada by fostering entrepreneurship in key sectors.

These may include home-based businesses such as tailoring, esthetics services and baking. This program combines hands-on mentorship, industry-specific knowledge, and practical business skills development to help participants establish and grow their own micro-entrepreneurships promoting financial stability.

About the Role

  • Understand and become well versed with program materials and templates.
  • Liaise with the Industry SME's to gain the industry knowledge required to support the program participant.
  • Attending local and national MEPP calls.
  • Filling in regular status reports as required.
  • Regular cadence and communications required with the program participant.
  • Program Advisor will report primarily to the local chairs and indirectly to the Core Team.
  • Meetings with program participants will take place in person as well as on-line.

Note : Training will be provided for the role.

About You

Skills and Competencies :

  • Police check is Mandatory.
  • Capacity for patience and compassion.
  • Ability to be a motivator to participants.
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Farsi Language experience an asset.
  • Business acumen an asset.
  • Experience in Project Management an asset.
  • Experience in Financial Management an asset.
  • 16 days ago
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