Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is a national Indigenous, non-partisan association. Our mission is to promote, strengthen and enhance a prosperous Indigenous economy through the fostering of business relationships, opportunities, and awareness.

The primary role of the Special Projects Coordinator will be to support the Vice President, Entrepreneurship & Procurement. The individual in this role will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day administrative aspects of several programs. CCAB is looking for a Coordinator to help support engagement and retention, through performing job duties as outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as a liaison between Indigenous businesses and CCAB to provide Indigenous businesses information on grant opportunities available to them
• Researching grants that are available for entrepreneurs
• Scheduling and administering information sessions (i.e. webinars) open to Indigenous businesses regarding grant opportunities
• Tracking Indigenous business participation and successes in grant programs
• Grant program planning and coordination
• Customer service and stakeholder management
• Maintain programs database, content, and customer management systems
• Member Engagement – Connecting with CCAB Members directly to increase connectors
• Promote the Connector Program & Webinars
• Collaborate with marketing team and all relevant departments
• Develop Connector Program marketing materials, presentations, and reports
• Oversee the Community Forum module and populated content
• Administrative duties as required

Skills & Work Experience

• 1-2 years administration experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Exceptional customer service and stakeholder management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Effective people skills and a collaborative working style
• Good judgement, discretion, tact, and the ability to work in a professional manner under tight deadlines and in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to work independently without close supervision

This is a full-time position with hours from 9am – 5:00pm

Those qualified are asked to submit a cover letter with a resume, outlining experience and suitability for the position to hr@ccab.com. The posting will remain open until filled.

We encourage applications from qualified First Nations, Inuit and Métis people and all others interested in the position.