Job Description
Job Description
Salary : JOB POSTING
Position Title : Director of Economic Development, Full-time Permanent Position
Position Description : The Director of Economic Development is responsible for planning and implementing strategies to ensure the most innovative approaches are used to accomplish and promote growth and expansion within Fort William First Nation. This role is responsible for identifying, training, developing and implementing strategic, effective organizational processes and learning initiatives. The goal of this position is to help develop a strong, innovative economic structure that allows for the success of Fort William First Nation. The Director of Economic Development will have overall operational responsibility of Economic Development, Public Works and Bingo operations and will have a seat on Fort William First Nations Senior Management Team.
Major Responsibilities :
- Plan, manage, and coordinate Fort William First Nations Economic Development efforts
- Accurately represent management directives and employee needs by designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating policies and procedures
- Seek out new economic development opportunities and funding sources
- Oversight of the Public Works and Bingo departments including related long-range planning and budgeting
- Determine how local economic factors will affect Fort William First Nation whether it be positively and negatively
- Assess strategic opportunities that will benefit economic growth
- Make economic recommendations to Executive Management and Chief and Council
- Work closely with the finance department to ensure economic stability and to determine future economic strategies
- Develop strategic plans to ensure innovative practices are implemented to support the economic growth of the company
- Keep the executive team informed of significant problems that may jeopardize the achievement of company goals
- Work with outside agencies and professional consultants as necessary
- Review policies and procedures of various departments and recommend improvements which may increase economic development opportunities
- Set strategic, organization-wide objectives and ensure implementation for these initiatives to ensure economic growth
- Improve organizational capability by developing organizational assessment mechanisms, interpreting results, developing recommendations and action plans
- Work directly with management to design, develop and implement corporate economic strategies and monitor the effectiveness of new strategic initiatives
- Additional related duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in planning, economics, business administration, or a related field is preferredFour years responsible experience in economic development, mining sector, energy sector, tourism, marketing or a closely related field, focusing on the attraction of new business opportunities is preferredDemonstrated ability to meet strategic economic objectives for the organizationDemonstrated ability to manage economic core processes of an organizationProven project management skills requiredAble to make sound business decisions and evidence-based recommendations to senior managementThorough knowledge of the methods and procedures used in the successful development of economic organizational growthEffective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organizationEffective written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skillsAbility to work with leaders within business to develop innovative ideas and resources to execute initiativesInspire and lead a team to influence changeComputer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe products and e-mail requiredAble to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key business partners, and employeesDemonstrated ability to have a positive impact on business resultsPossession of an appropriate, valid drivers licenseSalary : To be negotiated.
Closing Date : Applications, consisting of a cover letter & resume with 3 references, must be received by 11 : 59 pm on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Please direct your application to the attention of :
Human Resources Recruitment
Phone : Email :
If hand delivering, ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.