SENIOR ADVISOR, INDIGENOUS ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Across the Province of Ontario

BDC
CA - Ontario - Ottawa
May 8, 2025
Consulting

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that promotes the best conditions to bring together diverse teams where employees are empowered to act. It also involves being at the heart of ambitious economic and financial projects to innovate and support Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan with company matching, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, among others.
Additional paid vacation, five personal days, sick days as needed, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1.
A hybrid work model that fosters a healthy work-life balance.
Opportunities for learning, training, and development, and much more.

• This role can be located anywhere in Ontario.

About BDC

At BDC, we support over 1,000 Indigenous clients across Canada. We have a long-standing commitment to working with Indigenous entrepreneurs, respecting their unique histories, cultures, and contributions.

We have been recognized for 18 years as one of Canada's top 100 employers, and for 14 years as a top employer in diversity. We strongly encourage Indigenous individuals to apply and have an Indigenous employee resource group to support our initiatives.

POSITION OVERVIEW

To better serve Indigenous entrepreneurs, BDC is expanding its presence in Indigenous communities through a new engagement model aimed at removing barriers to access capital, mentorship, networking, and business education.

We are hiring a Senior Advisor, Indigenous Entrepreneurship. This role involves building relationships within specific regions, aligning BDC's efforts with community needs, and positioning BDC as a trusted partner for Indigenous communities.

You will work closely with entrepreneurs and partners, focusing on economic empowerment, and report to the Inclusive Entrepreneurship team. You will guide entrepreneurs and partners to appropriate resources, contribute to Indigenous community initiatives, and ensure BDC's relevance and value in these communities.

Main responsibilities include:

Developing and maintaining relationships with Indigenous organizations and understanding community needs.
Promoting BDC's credibility and presence within Indigenous communities.
Acting as a referral point for Indigenous businesses, guiding them to suitable BDC offerings and contacts.
Collaborating with account managers to identify support opportunities.
Building trust-based relationships with Indigenous entrepreneurs and understanding their unique needs.
Delivering exceptional customer care with integrity and confidentiality.
Enhancing BDC's understanding of Indigenous communities through research, internal education, and tailored solutions.
Participating in Indigenous conferences and staying informed on economic trends affecting Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Qualifications include:

Excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.
Strong understanding of barriers and opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Commitment to economic empowerment in Indigenous communities.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Over 5 years of experience in a financial or relevant role.
Ability to analyze financial statements and communicate insights effectively.
Leadership skills and ability to inspire diversity champions.
Passion for supporting Small and Medium Entrepreneurs and knowledge of economic development policies.
Self-identified Indigenous individual.
Fluent in English; French is an asset.

Valid driver's license is required.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you require accommodations during the application process, contact accessibility@bdc.ca.

We appreciate all applications; only selected candidates will be contacted.

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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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