Senior Indigenous Entrepreneurship Advisor

Build trusted relationships with Indigenous entrepreneurs as a Senior Advisor at BDC, using communication, financial analysis, and community knowledge.BDC seeks a Senior Advisor, Indigenous Entrepreneurship to reinforce relationships with Indigenous communities in specific regions. Reporting to the Inclusive Entrepreneurship team, you will guide entrepreneurs and partners toward appropriate BDC channels and resources. Your expertise will support economic empowerment, tailored solutions, and deeper understanding of community needs. The role connects relationship building, business development, and internal education across BDC.Key Responsibilities:
Support Indigenous entrepreneurs in achieving their ambitionsDevelop relationships with organizations across the entrepreneurial ecosystemRefer businesses to appropriate BDC offerings and contactsCollaborate with account managers on entrepreneur support opportunitiesShare Indigenous community knowledge across BDC teamsRequirements:
More than five years’ relevant financial institution experienceStrong relationship building, communication, and presentation skillsUnderstanding of barriers facing Indigenous entrepreneursBachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experienceSelf-identified Indigenous individual with English and French fluencyBring relationship building, financial analysis, and Indigenous community expertise to support entrepreneurs through BDC’s national network.
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