Associate, Supply Change™

Associate, Supply Change™

CCAB is a national nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1984 that is committed to the full-time participation of Indigenous peoples in the Canadian economy. CCAB offers knowledge resources and programs to corporate Canada and the Indigenous-owned member companies to help foster relationships and economic opportunity in Canada.

CCAB is looking for an experienced Associate to help continue to grow Supply Change™. Supply Change™ is CCAB’s Aboriginal Procurement Strategy to increase procurement opportunities for Certified Aboriginal Businesses (CABs) within Canada’s Supply Chains. Supply Change™ aims to develop both the largest membership in Canada of corporations committed to Aboriginal procurement and the largest online directory of Certified Aboriginal Businesses as well as:

Increase private sector and all levels of Government engagement in Aboriginal procurement among senior leaders and procurement officers
Increase Aboriginal participation in the supply chains of Canadian corporations and Governments
Enhance the capacity and profitability of Aboriginal businesses
Create a forum for sharing Aboriginal procurement best practices and
Eliminate barriers Aboriginal businesses face when engaging in corporate and Government supply chains

Key Responsibilities

Provides senior administrative support to the Supply Change™ Director, onboarding and maintaining Champion and CAB relationships
Assisting with CAB member’s profile development and ongoing use of Supply Change™ programs
Supports the marketplace enrollment process for CABs and routinely ensures existing profiles are up to date with relevant information
Provide monthly CAB lists to members, ensuring information is relevant and accurate
Provides support to procurement champions to aid in enrollment, keeping their contact information up to date and populating the Marketplace with opportunities
Assist with Marketplace newsfeed to help businesses grow
Generate data reports and case studies on Indigenous procurement
Participate at relevant Indigenous events to liaise with CCAB members to utilize the Marketplace to its full capacity
Drive change management within the Aboriginal Procurement Marketplace
Support engagement sessions with current marketplace members to understand barriers, challenges, and frustrations
Attract new members at events and engage and retain existing members
Provide excellent customer service for CCAB members
Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned

Skills & Work Experience

Minimum two to three years of procurement and/or administrative experience working with business owners
Previous assistance in streamlining processes and implementing strategic initiatives
Completed studies in business, administration, marketing, or related fields
Willing to travel to CCAB events to meet and engage with clients
Some work experience in Communications, Public Relations, or Customer Service fields, i.e., giving presentations, facilitating webinars, proving support to members needs
Research and data collection skills
Experience with clients and their organizations and/or community outreach preferred
Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with Adobe and Canva

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter to hr@ccab.com via email with Associate, Supply Change™ in the subject line: no phone calls or agencies.

Position Type: This is a full-time position. Location is anywhere in Canada, with hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

We thank all applicants who applied for this opportunity; however, you will only be contacted if your candidacy is being considered. CCAB is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment selection process. If you are invited to an interview and require accommodation, please advise us before our meeting.

We encourage applications from First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all other qualified candidates.

For more information about Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, visit www.ccab.com.