Director of Economic Development

COMPETITION # 2026-037

POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Grand Chiefs Office, this position is responsible for implementing economic development initiatives to enhance economic ventures for First Nations. This includes leading the development of a comprehensive economic strategy for the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to advance First Nations priorities, strengthen economic sovereignty, identify investment opportunities, and support sustainable, long-term growth through the following key activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and assess economic development opportunities that align with AMC priorities.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of economic development plans and strategies.
• Prepare funding applications, proposals and project reports for economic development.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Develop, implement, and revise work plans as required, including planning, coordinating, facilitating, and reporting on activities and deliverables.
• Liaising and networking with First Nations in economic development and/or consultants to achieve work plan activities and initiatives.
• Effective management of time and in-person visits to First Nations.
• Collaborate and work in partnership with First Nation organizations, professional economic development organizations, and business entities.
• Prepare bimonthly reports, issue sheets, summary reports and other documentation for the Grand Chief and/or Chiefs Committees.
• Planning, conducting and coordinating studies, reports, develop briefings notes for economic development.
• Provide support and contribute toward the planning, designing and implementing of projects.
• Preparation of timely briefing notes and speaking notes.
• Facilitate and encourage public and private sector investments and/or partnerships that will enhance the economic viability of potential business opportunities.
• Perform professional presentations or demonstrations of opportunities.
• Conduct presentations directly to First Nation leadership in Manitoba.
• Emphasize economic development projects' benefits to First Nations (product/service features and benefits, quote prices, discuss terms, and prepare forms and/or reports).
• Develop a First Nation economic development project designed to generate revenue.
• Ensure follow-up on requests and inquiries in a timely manner.
• Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity.
• Maintain accurate records, including sales call reports, expense reimbursement forms, billing invoices, and other documentation.
• Conduct front-line assessments of activities, monitor progress and effectiveness, identify issues or opportunities, and provide timely updates and recommendations to their direct supervisor.
• Maintain contracts and relations with major accounts, outlets, wholesalers, vendors, and other distributors/business partners.
• Act as liaison to other business units for the completion of day-to-day administrative and operational issues.
• Create training and development plans for sales representatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Economic development or Business or Management degree/diploma or accounting designation and/or a related equivalent demonstrated experience;
• Knowledge of research methods & techniques;
• Knowledge of First Nations, culture, history, treaty and inherent rights;
• Demonstrated ability to provide analytical support while managing multiple projects, and deadlines;
• Must have presentation skills and excellent writing and communication skills;
• Ability to analyze and/or prepare Financial Statements and budgets;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work co-operatively as a part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office -Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Adhere to AMC policies and procedures with specific attention to attendance and professional ethics;
• Possesses a valid Class 5F Driver’s License and vehicle, work flexible hours, and travel upon request.