Manager, Entrepreneur Initiatives - Louis Riel Capital Corporation

Closing Date : May 10, 2024 11 : 59 PM

The Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC) is a Manitoba Métis-owned lending institution created to finance the start-up, acquisition and / or expansion of viable Métis controlled small businesses based in Manitoba.

The LRCC seeks to fill one (1) full-time Manager, Entrepreneur Initiatives position based out of Winnipeg, MB. Salary range of $58, to $72, dependent on education and experience.

Job Duties / Competencies :

• Provide quality delivery and administration of the Manitoba Métis Federation Entrepreneur Initiative (MMF EI) program.
• Be the point of contact and support for Métis entrepreneurs approaching LRCC for business services or financing.
• Be responsible for delivering business training and workshops in the community to assist with starting or growing a business.
• Be responsible for the micro-loan program and assisting Métis entrepreneurs to apply and access micro-loans.
• Assist MMF EI clients and prospective clients with business plan development, this may involve working with external consultants.
• Provide direct support to MMF EI clients as needed. This may involve arranging for other LRCC team members to deliver business coaching based on their unique expertise.
• Assist in promoting other LRCC commercial programs.
• Take a lead role in managing and optimizing the MMF EI database, produce reports as required on MMF EI activities.
• Assist with activities to expand the number of qualified MMF EI loan clients (manage a portfolio of MMF EI micro-loan customers).

Skills and Qualifications :

• 3 - 5 years' experience in related context, community economic development, business finance, bank or credit union or non-profit organization is preferred.
• Experience with budgeting and financial systems / procedures.
• A university degree or college diploma in business administration, finance, community economic development, planning, or equivalent experience ( banking, lending, community economic development) is preferred.
• Experience in Métis business and economic development an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of Métis histories and cultures is an asset.
• Occasional evening / weekend work may be required.
• Some travel outside of Winnipeg may be required.
• Proficient with various Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Preference will be given to qualified Métis applicants. Applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify on their cover letter / resume.

The MMF encourages internal applicants to apply for career opportunities within our Government.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to : health and dental, life insurance, short term and long term disability as well as a pension plan.

Please forward a cover letter and resume byMay 10th, 2024.