Indigenous Business Liaison Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 50690)

Description

Are you a champion for Edmonton's economy? Do you bring a customer-focused experience to helping businesses start, grow and invest in Edmonton?

The City of Edmonton is seeking an Indigenous Business Liaison to drive outreach and engagement within the business community. This role champions Indigenous-owned businesses by connecting them with City supports and services, providing pathfinding assistance within the economic development ecosystem, and advising internal teams on economic reconciliation. The Liaison will play a crucial part in implementing the Economic Action Plan and various City strategies, including the Indigenous Procurement Framework and the Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan.

This position involves building relationships with local businesses and facilitating collaboration with organizations that support Indigenous entrepreneurs. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal, project management, and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape affecting businesses. If you are passionate about fostering economic reconciliation and supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship, we encourage you to apply.

What will you do?

• Deliver One-one-one Business Support Service to support business launch and growth, and to foster local economic development
• Apply an Indigenous worldview and GBA lens to service delivery to support entrepreneurs facing additional barriers to navigating City permits & licenses
• Lead engagement in the economic development ecosystem with organizations supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs to generate client referrals
• Contribute to the development and review annual work plans
• Maintain collaborative partnerships and effective communication with key stakeholders including local and recently-landed businesses, business improvement areas, economic development partners, and other levels of government to deliver shared objectives
• Emphasis will be on developing and maintaining relationships with internal City areas and external organizations that support Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses
• Provide an advisory role to committees and teams on policy matters, and provide expertise on Indigenous entrepreneurship and economic reconciliation
• Prepare and conduct presentations to internal and external audiences, including developing customized equity-informed content to meet the objectives of partner organizations
• Enhance awareness and understanding of business friendly supports and services available from the City of Edmonton from multiple business areas across the City of Edmonton (eg. Sustainable Procurement, Economic Investment Services, and the Indigenous Relations Office)
• Participate in committees and work teams to support cross-functional initiatives, and provide strategic insight to align work across the corporation
• Provide Indigenous business-related content for briefings and Council reports as assigned