About SREDA
Founded in 1992, the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) works with the City of Saskatoon, Regional Municipalities, and over 100 industry members to strengthen and grow the Saskatoon Region economy.
SREDA’s purpose is to advance the Saskatoon Region economy by driving purposeful business growth. We do this by helping entrepreneurs start and expand their businesses, attracting new businesses to the Saskatoon Region, encouraging local business growth, and providing insight into the local economy.
This is your opportunity to join this exceptional team and further develop your career!
Advisor, Entrepreneurship
Permanent, Full-Time
Saskatoon/Regina
About the Position
SREDA is seeking a highly motivated individual to assume the role of Advisor, Entrepreneurship. Under the direction of the Director of Entrepreneurship this individual will assist in delivering services to entrepreneurs who require support through SREDA’s entrepreneurship program, SK Startup Institute.
The Advisor, Entrepreneurship is responsible for the following:
- Assist entrepreneurs in their search for programs, services, funding and regulations throughout all stages of business from ideation all the way to growth and succession
- Provide market research support by gathering relevant information from various databases
- Inspire and educate entrepreneurs through online and in-person presentations
- Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting in addition to daily client interaction data entry and records maintenance
- Understand and keep up-to-date with the latest business trends (regional, national and global), regulations (municipal, provincial and federal) and local ecosystem needs
- Represent SK Startup Institute in the business community to promote entrepreneurship in Saskatchewan
- Travel throughout Saskatchewan required on an as-needed basis
- Assist in special projects and other activities where needed within the organization
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training/experience in small business and/or entrepreneurship
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a frontline customer service role
- Experience working in the entrepreneurship ecosystem considered an asset
- Must have an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to see innovative solutions and create epiconic work
- Basic understanding of the entrepreneurial eco-system in Saskatchewan
- Ability and desire to learn quickly (business regulations and processes, software, databases)
- Enthusiastic and vibrant personality with strong communication skills
- Event and program development considered an asset
- French language skills considered an asset
- Experience using WordPress and Microsoft Office, including HubSpot, considered an asset
To apply for this position:
Interested candidates should submit their application in confidence to Kristen Johannesson, kjohannesson@sreda.com.
Applications must be received no later than July 22, 2024. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
Kristen Johannesson
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