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Division: Integrated Services for Newcomers
Program: Employment & Entrepreneurship - IWEP
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Number of Positions: 1
About the Position:
The Integrated Women's Entrepreneurship Project is a multi-regional project that supports underserved women entrepreneurs to gain access to trainings, advisory and resources that they require to start up business, scale up, and access new markets.
Taking on a case management approach, the Business Advisor works directly with women entrepreneurs who are starting, purchasing, or growing a business. The position provides business advisory, facilitates entrepreneurial skills training, connects women entrepreneurs with resources, and assists on assesses to loan and financing options in achieving their goals.
Reports to: Project Manager
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs business viability assessments and client needs assessments using communication platforms including virtual options, in-person meeting, and by telephone
Advises on business start-up, scale up, and market expansion options
Provides guidance and feedback on development of business plans and financial plans
Assists clients to access business loans and financing options
Provides provincial and federal information and resources related to business launch
Creates and delivers entrepreneurial skills training workshops
Identifies business mentors and facilities mentorship activities
Refers clients to community programs for wrap-around support
Completes client progress notes in a timely manner
Participates in meetings, webinars, events to stay up-to-date on market development and trends for women in business
Documents clients' business achievements, milestones, and outcomes in monthly reports
Works as part of a team to meet service targets
Engages with clients on a consistent basis to help them stay focus and strategize on their journey to start business, scale up, or develop new markets
Education, Training and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline
Experience in starting and managing a business an asset
3 years of business consulting, investing, banking, and/or related business experiences
Experience in supporting clients, in particular women in achieving entrepreneurship goals
Experience in writing and/or reviewing business and financial plans
Experience in delivering business skills training
Experience in providing mentoring, networking, and business support services to under-served women
Knowledge of the regional economic ecosystem
Knowledge of major sectors and industries in the region
Experience in connecting with the business community and potential business mentors
Experience in serving entrepreneurs in rural and remote areas an asset
Experience in business report writing
Job Skills and Abilities:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Additional languages are considered an asset if aligned with service delivery needs
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent business acumen
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to work in a small dynamic team
Ability to communicate effectively with women of diverse backgrounds
Ability to guide clients in overcoming challenges that they may face in starting and expanding in their business
Ability to guide business development activities, including areas of strength for women entrepreneurs (e.g. care economy, retail, and service sectors)
Ability to leverage government and community resources, and utilize business ecosystems to support clients in service delivery
Ability to review and provide feedback on business viability
Ability to analyze risks in a business plan and financial plan
Ability to deliver business skills training in via different delivery methods (e.g. face-to-face, virtual, group settings)
Ability to apply an outcome-based approach to meet service targets
Additional Information:
Criminal record check required
Able to work occasional weekends and evenings as required
About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.:
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and S?l?ílw?ta?/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad. We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing and seniors care.
At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., we take care of our communities and our people!
Our staff is the source of our success and we make it a priority to ensure work-life balance for our staff. We offer a range competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to ensure the well-being our staff. Subject to the type of employment, benefit packages may include:
paid time off ‘monthly wellness days’ (up to 12 days per year)
additional agency holidays (2 additional statutory holidays)
3 weeks annual vacation (starting) and up to 7 weeks (maximum)
company-funded pension (GRRSP)
extended health & dental plan
employee & family assistance programs
access to wellness programs
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that embraces diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals and will continue to embed diversity and inclusion principles within our policies, procedures, services, and activities.
Interested applicants should submit their applications by August 13, 2025, by 11:59pm.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
