Senior Business Development Advisor

Owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), Acden is one of Canada’s largest Indigenous corporations. ACFN’s Chief and Council play a pivotal leadership role within Acden as our Chair and Board of Directors.

Acden’s business partnerships are examples of economic reconciliation in action, and with the continued guidance of ACFN Chief and Council, Acden’s continued growth will ensure a brighter future for ACFN members by building on Acden’s track record of excellence in industrial services.

Join Acden Holdings and be a part of a legacy of excellence and strategic innovation.

Acden Holdings oversees critical functions such as business development (BD), maintenance, health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ), human resources (HR), bids and contracts, and finance with a sense of responsibility. Our team is responsible for strategic growth, maintaining facilities, upholding health, safety, environment, and quality standards, and managing human resources to support company goals and employee well-being through innovation, growth, and a commitment to serving our clients and community.

We promote success and sustainability, and our team is committed to delivering the best service and ensuring our clients meet the highest quality and safety standards.

Senior Business Development Advisor

Term: Permanent/ Local Position (Non-Camp/Non-FIFO)

Location: Acden Headquarters, 220 Taiganova Crescent, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary.
• RRSP Contribution Matching Program: Start shaping your future with immediate enrollment of Acden's matching program.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being.
• Training and Development: Access our fund program to enhance your skills.
• Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.
• Work/Life Balance: Our schedule and flexibility allows you to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.
  

What I will be doing?

• Creating long-term value for Acden from clients, partners, markets, and relationships
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key industry and site-based operations decision-makers and leaders
• Exploring new partnerships, supporting the prequalification stages, and business development opportunities, and communicating recommendations to the Business Development Leaders
• Exploring and coordinating available grants to support wholly owned businesses
• Attending, engaging, and hosting networking events, conferences, workshops and other various events in Fort McMurray and other determined or required locations
• Stewarding to and supporting Acden’s strategic goals and vision; creating supporting strategic plans and roadmaps for wholly owned companies and corporate initiatives
  

What does Acden need from me?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or relevant discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of business development experience required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, and other related software
• Outstanding interpersonal and networking skills
• Excellent skills in teamwork, leadership and communication
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty
• Ability to build rapport and professional relationships
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, analytical and reasoning abilities
• Ability to work efficiently on simultaneous assignments under tight deadlines with no supervision
• Professional self-starter, high level of motivation, client empathy and ethics
• Demonstrated success in building trust and maintaining long-term relationships
• Ability to collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, and make actionable recommendations
• Results driven individual

What are the "nice to haves"?

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is considered an asset

Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well-being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.

We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify if they are members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), we also invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

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