Duties & Responsibilities:

●    Ensure all FNCFS proposals identified in the Samson Cree Nation Business Development work plan are completed accurately and submitted on schedule.

●    Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of multiple business development projects connected to the FNCFS mandate, from concept through completion.

●    Develop project charters, work plans, budgets, timelines, and risk registers for each initiative, and keep them updated as projects evolve.

●    Coordinate internal departments and external contractors/consultants to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to required quality standards.

●    Track project performance against milestones; escalate risks and issues to the Business Development Project Manager with recommended solutions.

●    Support procurement processes, including developing Request for Quotes (RFQs) and evaluating vendor or contractor submissions.

●    Ensure all projects reflect and respect Samson Cree Nation's culture, values, governance structures, and community priorities, particularly as they relate to child and family wellbeing.

●    Provide regular verbal and written progress updates to the Business Development Project Manager and Monthly reports to the Senior Manager.

●    Understands and adheres to all department policies and procedures, 

●    Will perform administrative support to the Business Development Project Manager in accomplishing their roles and responsibilities. This includes:

●    Produces and/ or assists in the production of all required internal and external reports, regularly review progress on standard department deliverables and takes appropriate action to ensure timely completion of all department tasks, 

●    Supports the Business Development Project Manager and Business Development Senior Manager as needed in addressing any personnel matters within the department; verifies and records department staff compliance with the department's administrative and financial policies and procedures, including travel expense claims and staff attendance reports, 

●    Prepares financial, expenditure, payment authorization forms, and administrative documents for authorization by the Manager, such as cheque requisitions and purchase orders. 

●    Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary in the performance of the position, and as assigned by the Business Development Project Manager.

Knowledge and Abilities: 

●    Strong understanding of Samson Cree Nation's culture, governance, and community priorities; knowledge of Cree language is an asset.

●     Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report and proposal writing.

●    Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

●    Sound financial acumen, including budget development and monitoring.

●    Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc) and virtual meeting platforms.

●    High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive family and community information.

●    Self-directed with strong organizational and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications:

●    Education in a related field of Project Management; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 

●    Minimum 1-2 years of experience in project management/coordination

●    Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines.

●    Clear Criminal Record Check 

●    Must submit a resume and a copy of a Class 5 Driver's License with application

●    Must have own transportation and will be required to provide proof of registration and insurance for their vehicle

Preferred Assets (not mandatory)

●    Experience preparing funding proposals, business cases, and reports for government or corporate funders

Closing Date: September 22, 2026

*Please submit resume’, along with qualifying documents ( ie, Driver’s License, Criminal Record Check, etc.) to Samson Cree Nation Personnel Department*

*** ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED***

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN THE ABOVE INFORMATION OR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW 

FOR APPLICATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Samson Cree Nation                        Telephone: (780) 585-3793

Personnel Department                      Ext: 107

P.O. Box 159                                     Fax: (780) 585-2088

Maskwacis, Alberta, T0C1N0            Email: personnel.179@gmail.com