The Marketing/Training Director is responsible for the strategic marketing and training program development and execution of the association. Some coordination on financial information with contracted service providers and conferences and workshops with other organizations. The Director’s mandate is to help build awareness and growth of the association and its membership and sponsorship through various marketing/social media channels; communicate updates on new programs and funding opportunities; identify and coordinate training seminars for members; aid the executive director in delivering support services; promote various advertising opportunities on the OFNEDA website, newsletter, and other social media channels; and help coordinate the annual conference.

The Director of IPED is responsible for the strategic development, delivery and support for First Nation businesses and communities in Ontario in government procurement and entrepreneurship growth. The Director’s mandate is to help build in-depth understanding and knowledge of the Indigenous procurement programs that are delivered by both the federal and provincial governments with FN businesses and communities, provide ongoing support to find these opportunities and help in the successful completion of contract bids so that growth is achieved. The Director will also help lead a FN Entrepreneurship Committee in the development and execution of strategic priorities that will not only foster growth in FN entrepreneurship development but improve the chances of success.

The Training Coordinator is responsible for the development, sourcing, scheduling, coordination and delivery of all training programs for OFNEDA. The Training Coordinator is also responsible for sourcing and delivering training programs for First Nation entrepreneurs in cooperation with the Entrepreneurship Committee and DM&T. This is a full time, permanent position.