Join Acden Holdings and be a part of a legacy of excellence and strategic innovation.

Acden Holdings oversees critical functions such as business development (BD), maintenance, health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ), and human resources (HR) with a sense of responsibility. Our team is responsible for strategic growth, maintaining facilities, upholding health, safety, environment, and quality standards, and managing human resources to support company goals and employee well-being through innovation, growth, and a commitment to serving our clients and community. 

We promote success and sustainability, and our team is committed to delivering the best service and ensuring our clients meet the highest quality and safety standards.

Position/Term: Permanent, Local Position

Location: 220 Taiganova Crescent, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8 hour day shifts

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary. 
• RRSP Contribution Matching Program: Start shaping your future with immediate enrollment of Acden's matching program.
•  Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being, take advantage of wellness resources.
• Training and Development: Access our fund program to enhance your skills.
• Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Get treated with immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.
  •     Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.
• Work/Life Balance: Maintain a healthy balance between work and life.

What I will be doing?

• Promoting the mission, vision and values of the organization both internally and externally, as well as overseeing the adherence to mission, vision and values.
• Managing and leading business development team, achieving individual and overall company business development goals through strong coaching and mentoring and performance management.
• Identifying and pursuing business growth and diversification opportunities that align with Acden’s objectives, vision and values.
• Leading and supporting negotiations with clients, partners, consultants and First Nation initiatives.
• Supporting sales and marketing strategies.
• Collaborating with bidding and contracts team, with a strong understanding of supply chain and procurement.
• Ensuring all communications align with corporate branding, messaging guidelines, and approved spokesperson protocols.
• Assessing operational issues regarding competitiveness; staying current in terms of trends and innovations internally and externally.
• Holding key role with various Business Development Committees (BDCs) requirements and collaboration with industry leaders.
• Managing business development plans responsible for the growth of each wholly owned business and partnership company

What does Acden need from me? 

Absolute must-haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or relevant discipline.
• Ten (10) years' business development experience in oil & gas industry.
• Three (3) years' management experience leading a team of people.
• Experience working with Indigenous businesses, Chief & Council, and/or Indigenous communities.
• Extensive knowledge of the industry, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Excellent organizational, strategic planning, and implementation skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and facilitation communication skills.
• Ability to create and sustain professional and respectful relationships with peers, existing and future clients.
• Understanding of financial reporting, economic analysis, investment guidelines and budgets.
• Understanding of operational considerations resulting from business development pursuits

What are the "nice to haves"? 

• Marketing, supply chain and sales experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of government relations, investment policies and politics is an asset.

Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well-being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.

We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify if they are members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are a member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), we also invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

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