Location: Hybrid (Lower Mainland-based)
Status: Contract

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Introduction

Position Overview

• Motivated and proactive approach to seek out companies owned by Indigenous Peoples in the Lower Mainland area to promote the Export Navigator Program.
• Promote the benefits of exporting as a way for a company to grow and diversify across borders inter-provincially and internationally.
• Guide clients through an export-readiness diagnostic, and work with them through the Export Navigator process.
• Act as an advisor and coach to businesses owned by Indigenous Peoples to assist them through the exporting process, primarily in the awareness, planning, and early market entry stages of a business’ export journey.
• Understand the broad ecosystem of like-minded organizations supporting Indigenous-owned businesses in BC, identifying trends and sharing intelligence observed in the market for the purpose of developing strategies
• Engage and maintain ongoing relationships with key organizations and propose outreach programs and activities
• Identify and participate in select events in the Lower Mainland and surrounding areas, targeting entrepreneurs across industry sectors
• Provide expertise to support the development of tailored/customized service offerings, such as webinars and manuals as required
• Collaborate with other Export Navigator Export Advisors across the Province, including in-person attendance at regular meetings.
• Have a flexible schedule and can travel to meet with clients throughout the territory
• Fulfill the tracking and reporting requirements of the Program

Skill Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of business development experience in international business or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Economics or Indigenous Studies
• Experience exporting BC products or services to other jurisdictions, provinces or countries
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding exporting
• Proven experience in new market entry strategies, preferably with an Indigenous business
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, values and traditions
• Knowledge of funding programs and resources available for Indigenous entrepreneurs
• Knowledge of international business practices and international trade
• Excellent communication, and relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and Indigenous community organizations
• Demonstrated experience coaching and/or delivering training
• Valid BC Driver’s license

• Business owner or corporate management experience in business expansion and diversification
• Experience with Salesforce an asset
• Experience working in a remote team environment an asset

Location: Hybrid (Lower Mainland-based)
Status: Temporary Contract

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Introduction

Position Overview

• Be motivated and proactive to seek out companies and opportunities in the Lower Mainland and surrounding areas (based on pre-approved territory) to promote the Export Navigator Program.
• Promote the benefits of exporting as a way for a company to grow and diversify across borders inter-provincially and internationally.
• Take clients through an export-readiness diagnostic, and work with them through the Export Navigator process.
• Act as an advisor and coach to businesses to assist them through the exporting process, primarily in the awareness, planning, and early market entry stages of a business’ export journey.
• Identify and participate in select events in the Lower Mainland and surrounding areas, targeting entrepreneurs across industry sectors
• Provide expertise to support the development of tailored/customized service offerings, such as webinars and manuals as required
• Collaborate with other Export Navigator Export Advisors across the Province, including in-person attendance at regular meetings.
• Have a flexible schedule and can travel to meet with clients throughout the territory
• Fulfill the tracking and reporting requirements of the Program

Skill Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of business development experience in international business and/or financial services, or related experience
• Experience exporting BC products or services
• Knowledge of international business practices and international trade
• Excellent communication skills and public speaking experience
• Sales experience, especially exporting products/services to other jurisdictions, provinces or countries.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding exporting
• Demonstrated experience coaching and/or delivering training
• BC Driver’s license

• Business owner or corporate management experience in business expansion and diversification
• Experience with Salesforce an asset
• Experience working in a remote team environment an asset

Location: Remote (BC-based)
Reports to: Program Manager, CDAP
Status: Temporary Contract

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We’re looking for enthusiastic recent grads and post-secondary students who are interested in building the digital retail marketplace of the future.

Mosaic is a leading North American Integrated Agency, specialized in connecting with consumers through Experiential Marketing, Sales & Merchandising, and Shopper Marketing. At Mosaic, we are never satisfied with the status quo and are in constant search for new ideas and new ways to help our clients build their brands amidst the evolving dynamics of empowered consumers and leveraging new technologies.

Small Business BC has partnered with Mosaic to deliver The Canada Digital Adoption Program in British Columbia. CDAP is designed to assist small business owners with digital transformation and is part of a Government of Canada initiative profiled in the media recently by The Globe and Mail and the Prime Minister of Canada.

We are looking for recent grads and post-secondary students across British Columbia who are passionate about supporting small businesses overcome the challenges of digital transformation and succeed in the “new normal” of commerce.  The Canada Digital Adoption team will be comprised of digital innovators, with the proven ability to build meaningful connections and lead through change.

In this role, you’ll receive training from corporate partners such as Facebook, Google, Lightspeed, Mastercard, Shopify, Square Online and more, equipping you to support small businesses with growing their business online. A combination of interactive modules, on-demand webinars and online courses over 35 hours of onboarding will prepare you, as an eCommerce Advisor, to provide:

• Consultations on eCommerce platform solutions
• 1:1 support building and launching a customized online store
• Education on cybersecurity and readiness planning
• Training on how to build a digital marketing plan

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution
• Be a top tier communicator (written and verbal)
• Proven ability to create meaningful relationships through a variety of remote media and nurture those relationships over time
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated success in a client facing customer service, digital marketing or business strategy role
• Be familiar with digital technologies for small business (e.g: web, social media, e-commerce)
• Must have access to a computer/laptop

The below would be considered a strong asset:

• Previous examples of success with eCommerce platforms
• Experience with online and offline marketing

Mandatories:

• Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident
• Must be legally entitled to work in British Columbia
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number
• Available to work Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (no conflicts)
• Must be able to work the contract length:
  • From June 19th 2023 – November 10th, 2023

Wage: $20.00 an hour paid as salary based on 40 hours a week