Business Continuity Planning Analyst

The Business Development Team at the National Circle of Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF) is seeking a Business Development Associate (Summer Student) to work alongside a dynamic team focused on business acceleration, industry partnerships, and relationship management. This role provides hands on experience in business planning, market research, and strategic business development.

Assist in the preparation of business planning templates and toolkits for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities in Indigenous agriculture and food sectors.
• Support business development initiatives, such as business case studies, funding proposals, and resource development.
• Collaborate with team members to analyze and summarize data related to economic opportunities for Indigenous communities.
• Provide administrative support, including document organization and meeting coordination.
• Participate in team meetings and support the NCIAF Business Development strategy.

Enrolled in a post-secondary education program in business administration, economics, agriculture, or Indigenous studies.

• A strong self-starter passionate about supporting Indigenous communities, Peoples and rights holders to land journey to self-sufficiency.
• Interest in business development, Indigenous economic growth, and agriculture.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and relationship building skills.
• A team player, with a positive attitude and strong organizational skills, who can effectively work in a collaborative, agile work environment.