Job Location: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB) Job Category: Business Development Job Type: Full-Time How To Apply: Mail, E-mail or AMIK.ca

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Indigenous Strategy, Research and Business Development

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time Position Available

SALARY: $99,395 - $129,253 per annum

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): a Women, an Indigenous Peoples, a Persons with Disabilities, a Racialized Persons, a Persons of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit:

ELIGIBILITY LIST: An eligibility list may be created for similar casual, part-time, full-time, and term positions

DUTIES

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to lead as the Director of our new Indigenous entrepreneurship accelerator and incubator, Mittohnee Pogo'ohtah (Mittohnee). The Director will be responsible for spearheading the strategic vision and day-to-day operations of Mittohnee, working under the Vice President, Indigenous Strategy, Research, Business Development (ISRBD). They will work collaboratively with academic leaders in the Schools of Indigenous Education, Business, Information Technology and Creative Arts, and Hospitality and Culinary Arts; leading a small but growing team to support and empower Indigenous entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and established band or community member owned businesses.

The Director plays a key role in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with Indigenous bands, tribes and communities in Manitoba as well as industry, government, associations, and other educational institutions. The Director also plays a key role in establishing and maintaining internal partnerships that support student learning (especially through applied learning/internships), shared community resources, increased entrepreneurial opportunities for Indigenous students, Indigenous student recruitment, and shared governance all within the context of the College's and Department's (IRSBD) strategic plan

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business, Finance, or Social Development with experience working within an academic institution. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience as an entrepreneur and understanding of today's startup environment, especially as it relates to Indigenous entrepreneurs
• Deep understanding of Indigenous historical truths, socioeconomics and worldviews
• Understanding of access to capital, especially as it relates to Indigenous entrepreneurs
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills
• Critical thinking and creative problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal written, oral, presentation and negotiation skills
• Ability to develop, maintain and manage a wide variety of stakeholder relationships with sometimes conflicting expectations and agendas
• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset
• Ability to track, manage, and report on significant projects and budgets
• Human resource management skills including the ability to foster positive relationships within a unionized environment
• Ability to promote and act as a role model for corporate social responsibility and community involvement
• Ability to consultatively engage with Indigenous communities
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
• This position may be required to work overtime
• This position may be required to travel
• Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check
• May be required to work at various RRC Polytech campuses
• Incumbent must hold a valid class 5 driver`s license

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg's clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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