Economic Development Intern - Jobs in Greater Sudbury, ON

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ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEKAtikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.Competition Number: 2021-045Position: Economic Development InternDepartment: Lands and Economic DevelopmentEmployment Status: ContractSalary: $21.47/HR – 35 Hours per WeekLocation: Naughton, ONClosing Date: January 28th, 2022 at 4:00pmPOSITION SCOPE:Major responsibilities of an Economic Development Intern includes working with team members to assist in day-to-day activities of the department; assisting in coordination and preparation of reports; participating in meetings; assisting with funding applications and working alongside the Economic Development Team. You will be responsible to support Economic Development initiative that are taking place on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Atikameksheng will be looking for candidates with an interest in business, economic development, and passion for supporting the Indigenous community. There will be no post-secondary requirement but those with relevant and applicable post-secondary education will be taken into consideration.The intern will need a basic knowledge and understanding of financial statements, budgeting processes, project management as well as community and partner communication and networking capabilities. A strong willingness to learn and grow will be the key attribute Atikameksheng is looking for.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work alongside Community Programming to help with support and development
• Help Community Members with employment related needs
• Engage with businesses on and off reserve
• Participate on a variety of Committees
• Assist in research and applications for grant/funding opportunities
• Develop Project Management abilities, including budgeting, risk evaluation, planning and reporting
• Track progress, deadlines, and priorities of all projects
• Prepare Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents
• May be responsible for booking and recording meetings
• Properly handle client requests through responsiveness, follow-up, and escalation
• Work proactively with other team members
• Prioritize activities for the best interest of the team when working on joint projects
• Personable, able to deal with a variety of people comfortably and pleasantly
• Strong customer service skills
• Problem solving capabilities necessary to accomplish the duties and tasks of the position
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to share knowledge and work in a strong team-oriented environment

Please refer to our website: https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ for posting details. A detailed job description is available upon request. Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to employment@wlfn.com, by fax to 705-692-5010 or by mail to:Human Resources,25 Reserve Rd,Naughton, ONP0M 2M0This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Indigenous Workforce Development Program. It is a requirement under this program that the selected candidate for this position self-identify as an Indigenous person. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/indigenous-workforce-development-stream

• Candidate for this position must identify as an indigenous person, including First Nation, Metis or Inuit.
• Candidate must be a new entrant into the workforce, are transitioning to a new career, or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field.
• Candidate must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship in the 2020 Mandate.
• Candidate must be 18 years of age or older.
• Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Once hired, the candidate must reside in the Northern Ontario community in which they are employed.

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