Manager, Financial Programs

Manager, Financial Programs

Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC)

Department Information

The Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC) is an independent Crown Corporation that supports the economic objectives of the Government of the Northwest Territories by encouraging the creation and development of business in the NWT.

Job Information

The Manager, Financial Programs is responsible for the management of the credit facilities, venture investment and contribution programs of the Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC). The Manager is also actively involved in the development, introduction and implementation of new programs, program policies and procedures.

This position is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Director, Finance and Programs (Director). The incumbent monitors and assesses the risks associated with the BDIC's financial portfolio and oversees the BDIC's credit facilities, venture investment and contributions programs. This position is actively involved in the development, introduction and implementation of new programs, program policies and procedures.

The Manager works in conjunction with the Director and legal counsel as applicable, to decide on the course of action for collections. This position supervises two Business Advisors and work collaboratively with the Senior Policy Advisor.

The incumbent is guided and constrained by the requirements of the BDIC Act and Regulations, Financial Administration Act, Financial Administration Manual, Financial Management Board decisions, Cabinet Decisions, Ministerial direction, and BDIC Board direction.

The incumbent will have expert knowledge of financial program procedures and legal procedures relating to financial program security, collections, and documentation; proven ability to develop and deliver formal presentations that may be instructional or persuasive to stakeholders with considerable differences in expertise; and proven ability to ability to influence and persuade external parties.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Finance and 5 years progressive management experience in valuations, commercial/developmental lending and investing and financing due diligence analysis or a Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with the completion of a recognized Canadian finance or accounting designation (such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) or the Chartered Financial Analyst Certification (CFA) and 5 years of progressive management experience in valuations, commercial/developmental lending and investing and financing due diligence analysis.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $58.01 per hour (approximately $113,119. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3700.

Affirmative Action

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

COVID-19 Vaccine

The successful candidate will be required to comply with the GNWT's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which can be found here: 

https://www.fin.gov.nt.ca/sites/fin/files/resources/covid-19_vaccination_policy_2021.pdf

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 20982        

Closing Date: Open Until Filled