Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
04/23/2025
Worker Type:
Permanent
Language(s) Required:
English
Term Duration (in months):
Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :
$90,710 - $122,726
Indigenous relationship-building experience rewarded
Build and foster relationships with Indigenous communities, officials and organizations across Canada to develop and execute external-facing initiatives that advance Indigenous food security and financial sovereignty.
You’ll also maintain detailed records to support reporting requirements and prepare effective outreach communications and materials for diverse audiences.
What you’ll do:
- Develop relationships with Nation and government officials, Indigenous organizations and communities, and internal stakeholders
- Facilitate connections between prospective and current Indigenous customers and internal partners
- Ensure FCC events are inclusive, accessible and culturally aware, and that sponsorships and partnerships are responsive to opportunities and challenges in Indigenous agriculture and food
- Develop and execute external engagement initiatives by analyzing opportunities and issues
- Prepare communication materials and make presentations to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership, the Board and external partners
What we’re looking for:
- Relationship-builder able to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels, across a variety of organizations, government departments and communities
- Sound business judgment with an intuitive grasp of political factors, opportunities and issues
- Expert communicator who can clearly convey ideas to diverse audiences in spoken and written formats
- Project management pro who can organize initiatives to ensure effective execution and follow-up
- Creative thinker with the ability to provide solutions and find opportunities
- Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize research findings into actionable insights
What you’ll need:
- A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business or commerce and at least three years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Experience working with and for Indigenous social and economic development priorities
- Deep knowledge of Indigenous community structures and the history and current challenges facing Indigenous agriculture
- A passion for working with and contributing to the prosperity of Indigenous Peoples, communities and organizations
Top Skills
What We Do
FCC is a federal Crown corporation that is 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. With 100 offices across the country (and our headquarters in Regina), we’ve built a culture of teamwork, leadership and respect.
We offer financing, insurance, software, learning programs, and other business services to producers, agribusiness owners and agri-food entrepreneurs across the country.
FCC is one of Canada’s best employers. Here, diverse people pull together to achieve challenging and rewarding goals. Learn and grow in an environment of acceptance and accountability. We want our employees to succeed, and our culture helps them do it.
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