Joint Economic Development Initiative
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Elsipogtog Band Council is looking for a Facility Manager. The Facility Manager will be responsible for overseeing the repurposing of the old Elsipogtog School. They will be involved with planning and coordinating the upcoming renovations. Once renovations are complete, the Facility Manager will oversee all day-to-day operations within the building. ... Application deadline: April 23, 2021 at 12 PM To apply please submit a resume and references, with the subject line Facility Manager to [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Glooscap First Nation is looking for a Netukulimk Community Liaison. The Netukulimk Community Liaison will report to Amanda Francis Director of Administration and Gail Tupper Natural Resources and Environment & Aboriginal Fishery Guardian. ... Application deadline: April 20, 2021 To apply please submit a resume, cover letter and 3 references to Amanda Francis at [email protected]

The Regenerative Farming Internship program at Hayes Farm starts soon There is still time to apply and be a part of this great opportunity. 2 bursaries have already been awarded but thanks to the Dept. of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) we were able to add an additional position. There is still 1 bursary available! Learn about small-scale farming and how to grow your own food. This program offers lots of hands-on experience and mentorship. ... The internship runs from April 26 - November 26, 2021. Please note that the application for the Hayes Farm Regenerative Farming Full Internship is separate from the JEDI bursary application. Both applications must be submitted together to [email protected] https://www.hayesfarm.ca/rfc https://jedinb.ca/bursary

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Financial Advisor at Scotiabank Financial Advisors are customer-centric and able to connect with people in a relatable way. As an essential member of the Canadian Banking Branch network, their focus is to provide exceptional service throughout the customer’s journey by:... Educating our customers, providing relevant insights and expert advice Building our customer’s comprehensive plans using a holistic approach to help them achieve their goals Developing, retaining and growing the branch business by delivering against individual and team sales goals that support a positive customer experience For more information and to apply: https://jobs.scotiabank.com//Fredericton-Finan/543956117/

Tomorrow at 2 PM (AST) the Cybersecurity Program is hosting an information session This is a chance to learn about the program, meet the instructors, and participate in a Q&A. Link to attend the info session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87246994830... Apply to the program at: https://form.jotform.com/210345934655256 For more information contact Ian Daly at [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Mi'gmawe'l Tplu'taqnn Inc. (MTI) is looking for a Director of Administration. MTI is a not-for-profit organization created by the Mi’gmag First Nations in New Brunswick. Its objectives include promoting and supporting: the recognition, affirmation, exercise, and implementation of the Aboriginal and Treaty rights. ... Application deadline: April 22, 2021 To apply please send a resume to Tanya McGraw at [email protected]

JEDI is hiring a Communications Intern!! If you are a Recent university graduate who studied a related program such as Journalism/Communications/Marketing, we are looking for you! Qualified candidates must be of Indigenous descent. Full details are included in the posting below. To apply, please submit your confidential resume and cover letter saved as one document by 4:30 p.m. on Dec 4, 2020 to [email protected] stating Communications Intern in the subject line.

JEDI IS HIRING!!! Position: Communications Intern If you are a recent university graduate who studied a related program such as Journalism/Communications/Marketing, we are looking for you! ... *Qualified candidates must be of Indigenous descent. Full details are included in the posting below. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter saved as one document stating Communications Intern in the subject line by 4:30 p.m. on Dec 4, 2020 to [email protected] .

Engagement Session National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Reclaiming Power and Place and Calls for Justice Indigenous people living off-First Nations communities are invited to an engagement session hosted by the Women’s Equality Branch (Government of NB) to discuss with you the National Inquiry report’s Calls for Justice. ... The objective of this session: Share Government of NB’s process during the National Inquiry’s truth gathering phase and next steps. Seek feedback from Indigenous people on the Calls for Justice calls most meaningful for NB Indigenous women, girls, and organizations. Facilitate dialogue on working together on the Calls for Justice and continued engagement with Indigenous people in NB. Date: November 24th, 2020 Time 6pm to 8pm Location: Fredericton Inn There will be limited space available due to social distancing requirements so please confirm participation as soon as possible by email to [email protected]

Women in Business NB - Femmes en Affaires NB is pleased to announced the launch of the platform Nnujintuisgatijig ". This online platform will promote craft creations created by indigenous women entrepreneurs. https://www.nujintuisgatijig.ca/index... If you are an Indigenous Woman Artisan interested in this opportunity to help sell your crafts please complete the Expression of Interest form. Register here: https://www.nujintuisgatijig.ca/register.html

CESO Mentorship Program CESO is a not-for-profit organization working together with Indigenous entrepreneurs, communities and leaders to build capacity in all areas of economic development. CESO provides skilled experts who share their knowledge and expertise with clients in a collaborative, advisory and coaching framework. ... The initiative is supported with funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). Here's what you can expect from the mentorship: 7 days mentorship (approx. 50 hours) of virtual one on one business coaching from an industry expert. Hands-on real-time support to help you make decisions and manage your business growth. Support with writing business plans, marketing plans, financial plans, funding applications where needed. Improve your organization and management practices. many other options are available, let us know what your goals are. Eligibility requirements for applicants are as follows: Incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized businesses in Canada. Small or medium- sized businesses with 500 or fewer full time equivalent employees. Small or medium- sized businesses that are planning to pursue growth and profit by developing and commercializing innovative, technology- driven new or improved products, services, or processes. Find out if your business is eligible for funding by contacting Janelle King, Community Relations Officer, CESO at [email protected] / (647) 478-4104 The following information will also be required: - Full name of your business - Your name, phone number and email address - Problem overview - Actions already taken by your business - Specific information showing actions taken by your business - Anticipated use of the results - Anticipated benefits

JEDI partnered with Skills Canada New Brunswick-Compétences Canada N.-B. to recognize Beading and Basketry as skilled trades. We hosted a skills competition in the spring to highlight the fields of Beading & Basketry. We are pleased to announce our online auction giving members of the community a chance to own a beautiful, hand-made piece of art while supporting young indigenous artists in their pursuits to harness their skills in beading and basket-making. All proceeds wil...l be donated to a charity of the artists' choice To view and bid on auction items please visit: https://www.skillscanadanb.com/auction

Women in Business NB - Femmes en Affaires NB is pleased to announce the launch of the platform Nnujintuisgatijig ". This online platform will promote craft creations created by indigenous women entrepreneurs https://www.nujintuisgatijig.ca/index

Come check out JEDI's Virtual Plenary!!! E-Commerce - Creating an Online Presence for Your Business. Come learn the importance of having a website for your business, how to create an online presence for your business and meet some of our Indigenous Entrepreneurs that are putting these great tools to use.... Day One - November 24, 2020 - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Why Should You Have a Website. Indigenous Entrepreneur Panel Breakout Sessions Day Two - December 1, 2020 - 1:30 pm - 4:00pm E-Commerce presented by LearnSphere / SavoirSphère ProfitLearn To register please visit: http://www.jedinb.ca/jedi-plenary.html

. ATTENTION ALL INDIGENOUS POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS There is just one week left to get your application in for the JEDI/ Brunway Bursary!!! There are two bursaries valued at $1000 each available to Indigenous students who are currently enrolled in post-secondary education. ... It is our hope that these bursaries will support these Indigenous students in accomplishing their future endeavors. Please email completed applications and ALL necessary information to Val Polchies at [email protected] The deadline for submission is November 30th, 2020 http://jedinb.ca/bursaries.html

Planet Hatch is accepting applications to the Sales Accelerator Program until next Friday, October 9th. This is a 6-week intensive training program that helps entrepreneurs build their sales pipeline, develop skills to close deals fast, and drive revenue for scalable growth. Participants in the Sales Accelerator program receive comprehensive sales training from industry experts, access to a fully-funded, post-secondary student intern to help, and access to up to $25,000 in f...unding. Graduates will leave the program with a fully developed sales plan and pipeline, qualified leads, necessary skills to negotiate & ‘close the deal,’ and predictable recurring revenue to scale. Grow your entrepreneurial skills and accelerate your sales!

The coronavirus pandemic has caused one of the largest economic crises in history, but Canadian entrepreneurs are responding with courage and resilience. BDC is adapting too and is proud to announce its first-ever virtual Small Business Week with events and webinars you can attend from anywhere. This year we’ll be: Recognizing the resilience of Canadian entrepreneurs... Looking at what has changed for Canadian businesses Exploring how to build a future in these uncertain times Join BDC starting October 18th and take part in BDC Small Business Week activities under the theme Forging the Way Forward. Visit: https://www.bdc.ca//small-busine/events/pages/default.aspx right now to: Register early for an event Discover how other entrepreneurs are successfully navigating a changed economy

THERE IS STIL TIME TO REGISTER!!! Come join us at JEDI's Virtual Plenary!!! E-Commerce - Creating an Online Presence for Your Business.... Come learn the importance of having a website for your business, how to create an online presence for your business and meet some of our Indigenous Entrepreneurs that are putting these great tools to use. Day One - November 24, 2020 - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Why Should You Have a Website. Indigenous Entrepreneur Panel Breakout Sessions Day Two - December 1, 2020 - 1:30 pm - 4:00pm E-Commerce presented by LearnSphere / SavoirSphère ProfitLearn To register please visit: http://www.jedinb.ca/jedi-plenary.html

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Integrated Services Delivery (ISD) First Nation/Indigenous Children and Youth Coordinator ... Details below. All applicants are encouraged to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by December 3, 2020indicating competition number: 20-2000-C12 *This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level. Please send resumés and cover letter to: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Human Resources Services Place 2000, 250 King Street Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Telephone: 1 506 444-4909 [email protected]

Meet Travis Francis, owner of Lucrative Apparel. Learn how Travis decided to launch his apparel business to help support his young family and to raise awareness about social issuess https://huddle.today/why-this-mikmaw-entrepreneur-is-prom/

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Employment Opportunity In.Business: A Mentorship Program for Indigenous Youth is seeking to fill the position of Program Coordinator. Cape Breton University invites applications for the position of In.Business Program Coordinator. This is a full-time limited term position of approximately 1 year and will commence immediately. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of the In.Business youth mentoring program in the Atlantic Region.... Deadline for applications is October 9, 2020. For more details or to apply visit: https://www.cbu.ca//emplo/in-business-program-coordinator/

Opportunity alert! Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency has launched a recruitment process for members of employment equity groups for administrative positions in Moncton, N.B. If you want a workplace dedicated to diversity and inclusion with great benefits and chances to learn and develop, check it out:... https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca//applicant/page1800

27th Cando Conference 2020 Save the Dates: October 20-21 & Oct. 27-28. *October 26: Accredited Training towards TAED Certification - ACED 220 - First Nations Law and Community Economic Development (Competency 1 - Aboriginal Law & Policies)... Cando's 27th Annual National Conference & AGM, will be held virtually. The continued support from Conference stakeholders provides Cando with the opportunity to host a quality virtual event by delivering tools, resources, training and network opportunities for Economic Development Officers, members, stakeholders, and friends. The 2020 virtual Conference will continue to include two showcase panels: The National Youth Panel and the Women in Business Panel. In addition, there will with an Agriculture/Agrifoods Panel and a Government Procurement Panel plus a variety of topical workshops and presentations to empower EDOs and Lands Managers. This year's virtual conference promises to again provide delegates with valuable information on working in the field of Indigenous community economic development, as well as to incorporate a unique cultural perspective that is not often seen in pan-Indigenous gatherings More details about certification training: http://www.edo.ca/certification/training/courses#national More details about Cando Conference 2020: http://www.edo.ca/conference/2020

FREE WEBINAR How #Indigenous companies can get support for exporting. Learn about programs that help Indigenous exporters to access capital and enter new markets. ... Register at http://ow.ly/Pq8T50BFPeg

Today is #OrangeShirtDay, where we recognize the trauma that residential schools inflicted on Indigenous communities and honour those impacted. We also join together in the spirit of reconciliation and commit to ensuring that Indigenous children matter. #EveryChildMatters

CCAB member, NATOA is inviting Indigenous youth age 16-35 to join the Youth Summit for FREE!!! NATOA is a charity organization and is committed to providing Indigenous Peoples of Canada with the resources and information that will help them efficiently create, manage, and operate trusts as a means to ensure the seven generations yet unborn, can benefit from the goals and dreams of the present generation. NATOA’s goal is to be a highly professional and relevant resource for In...digenous Peoples in becoming self-sustaining and vital economic communities. Event highlights include: A chance to win a Macbook Air, IPad and Apple watch! Exclusive internship opportunities Mentorship Develop leadership skills Social media literacy Mental health education How to start a business Use promo code: NATOAFAMILY Register at: https://natoa.ca/2019/10/06/indigenous-youth-virtual-summit/

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position Title: Overall Responsible Operator Report To: Director of Technical Services Main Office: 38 Micmac Road, Eel Ground First Nation,... New Brunswick Application Deadline: 12:00 pm, Friday, October 23rd, 2020 Anticipated Start Date: November 16th, 2020 Please submit your resume and cover letter to Jodi MacIntosh, Manager of Human Resources & Administration, at [email protected].

Employment Opportunity Workplace Essential Skills (WES) Casual Trainer Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Woodstock, New Brunswick ... The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour is seeking an individual for the position as a Casual Trainer for the Workplace Essential Skills (WES) Program in the Woodstock, NB area. Please send resumes to [email protected]

Planet Hatch is preparing to launch a new program that prepares post-secondary students for the coming wave of employment opportunities, and it hopes to extend the program beyond New Brunswick. The Fredericton-based innovation hub is working with the University of New Brunswick on the pilot of the Future of Work Skills-Development program, which it hopes to launch in the next few months. Overseen by Ignite Fredericton , Planet Hatch is developing a suite of programs that aim... to develop entrepreneurs and employees who can compete globally and be able to participate fully in coming economic Read more here:. http://entrevestor.com///hatchs-new-future-of-work-program

Employment Opportunity Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Mawiw Council Inc ... The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator will be responsible for working with member First Nations to create and update emergency management plans that encompass the five phases of emergency management, namely: prevention, mitigation, preparation, response and recovery. The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator will also facilitate the development and coordination of emergency management preparedness within the Mawiw Council organization. To apply: Please send a cover letter illustrating why you qualify for the position; a detailed resume; and 2 to 3 references to [email protected] The deadline to apply is October 15th, 2020

Employment Opportunity Learning Facilitator Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation is currently seeking an individual to take on the exciting new role of Learning Facilitator.... The Learning Facilitator position will lead in the creation of our Story of Change, a living document driven by continuous learning resulting from ongoing youth engagement and work with our network of partners and allies. To Apply: If you are a highly motivated individual, seeking an exciting position in a dynamic environment where you can make a difference, Ulnooweg is looking for you. Please email your resume and cover letter to Michelle Richard at [email protected] by September 30, 2020 Please read ad below for more details.

Join Cando for FREE weekly series of training webinars! Clean Energy and Economic Development Solutions for Communities ... Tuesday, September 29th 10:00am PDT; 11:00am MDT Natural Resources Canada`s Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program supports projects across Canada to reduce the reliance of rural and remote communities on diesel fuel for heat and power, with particular emphasis on Indigenous communities. CERRC-BioHeat Projects reduce the use of fossil fuels through the installation or retrofit of proven forest-based biomass heating options in communities or for industrial applications Kelsey Harmse from Gitxsan Development Corporation will be joining to discuss their experience with Indigenous-led, forest-based biomass heating projects. Register in advance for this session: https://zoom.us//reg/tJcscOGhrj4pGNTfR1XDQ_jWiI61tS36WtR8

Employment Opportunities Co-operative Enterprise Council of New Brunswick and partners are now hiring several interns for 6-month terms. Positions will begin to be filled immediately (so apply right away) and the term will end March 31, 2021. All positions are for 35 hours per week at $20 - 23/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. ... **Please note that cover letters and resumes MUST be sent to the email address of the employer in the respective job description. For more details please visit: https://cecnb.ca/job-opportunities

Join Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre on Monday September 28 from 7pm - 8pm on Microsoft teams for "REAL TALK" This session they will talk with The Water Spirit Wolastoq Artist Samaqani Cocahq-Natalie Sappier and she will share her story. Please email [email protected] to receive the link for this event.