BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
POSITION TITLE Business Development Officer
DEPARTMENT Business Operations
SALARY Salary is dependant on qualifications and experience
TERM Term/Full-Time/40 Hours Per Week – 1-year contract with the
possibility of renewal
LOCATION Dependant on the successful candidate’s location
ESTIMATED START DATE June 2026
Wasoqopa’q First Nation (formerly Acadia First Nation) is governed as a custom band under the
provisions of the Indian Act with established bylaws, policies and procedures. Spread throughout
the Southwestern regions of Nova Scotia, Wasoqopa’q First Nation spans five counties from
Yarmouth to Halifax, encompasses six (6) reserves and has locations in both rural and urban
settings.
Wasoqopa’q First Nation is “welcoming, inclusive and is a multigenerational Mi'kmaw Nation
that is unique and successful at protecting its waterways and lands, and values the traditions,
people, culture and spirituality, while carefully utilizing its assets and strengths for
sustainability, jobs, culture and recreation.”
Through community and economic development initiatives, programs and services, Wasoqopa’q
First Nation continues to grow, enhancing the social and economic well-being of the Nation.
POSITION OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVE
WFN is currently recruiting for a Business Development Officer, reporting to the Executive Director
and in working with the Wasoqopa’q First Nation (WFN) Economic Development Committee, is
responsible for identifying, developing and supporting business development opportunities,
including new and existing business growth, partnerships, and joint ventures, funding and
investment opportunities, to support WFN growth and revenue generation, in accordance with
WFN’s culture, vision and values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
• Identifies business and investment options, that support WFN goals, vision and values
- Conducts market research, monitors industry trends and emerging markets to identify potential
areas of opportunity
- Analyzes business plans, reports and financial information, including cost-benefit analysis, and
risk assessments to determine feasibility and appropriateness for business development and
investment opportunities
- Develops business cases and proposals for new business development, partnerships and or joint
ventures
- Prepares, in collaboration with WFN Finance, revenue projections and forecasts to support
considerations for business development opportunities
- Provides recommendations to WFN Economic Development Committee regarding new and
existing expansion business opportunities, investments, partnerships and or ventures
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