Manager, Business Liaison Office - #231434

Manager, Business Liaison Office

ethree Consulting is proud to partner with Labrador West Chamber of Commerce in the search for the new role of Manager, Business Liaison Office.

Who We Are

Located in Labrador City, Labrador West Chamber of Commerce (LWCC) has been Labrador West’s business and regional economic development voice for more than 50 years. With its strong advocacy efforts and highly successful initiatives, the LWCC has been the voice of our business community. As a non-profit, non-partisan association, we take pride in having the opportunity to continuously play a lead role in representing our respective membership, boosting economic prosperity and quality of life in Labrador City and Wabush.

The new Business Liaison Office reflects LWCC’s commitment to supporting its members by serving as a central hub for connection, collaboration, and advocacy - promoting LWCC’s role as the link between businesses and all levels of government to drive growth and development across Labrador. For more information, please visit www.labradorwestchamber.com.

About the Role

The LWCC is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Manager of the Business Liaison Office for the region. This office will play a key role in preparing the Labrador West region for mining sector growth, with a primary focus on advancing major projects including Champion Iron's Kami Project, the Juliane Lake Project, and expansion work at existing operations such as IOC Rio Tinto and Tacora Resources. A critical enabling factor for this development is the advancement of major hydroelectric projects — Gull Island, Muskrat Falls, and Churchill Falls — which, while falling under the LNCC’s jurisdiction, directly impact Labrador West's capacity for Social and Commercial growth. As such, this office will work closely with the LNCC to help support and prepare for those hydroelectric developments.

What You'll Do

• Conduct research on socio-economic impacts of large-scale projects and identify best practices, assessing housing, infrastructure, and resource corridor needs.
• Prepare community impact assessments comparing pre- and post-project conditions.
• Integrate inclusion strategies into workforce and community planning; engage organizations such as Labrador West Status of Women, RNC, and health services.
• Establish and operate the Labrador West Regional Liaison Office, including resource planning and recruitment of additional resources as required.
• Provide administrative, financial, and governance support to the Labrador West Alliance.
• Implement a monitoring, evaluation, and reporting framework.
• Create Governing documents, including Terms of Reference (ToR), to guide the steering committee, Labrador West Alliance, which includes mining companies, local organizations, the Towns of Labrador City and Wabush, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and provincial government departments (Labrador Affairs and Industry, Energy and Technology).
• Work to expand the Labrador West Alliance where needed to include the Office of Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation (IAR), as well as Indigenous governments and organizations such as the Innu Nation (IN) and the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC).
• Assess current and future labour market needs in partnership with industry and governments.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders in Labrador West projects to assess labour demands, training needs, and procurement opportunities related to mining and other projects.
• Conduct skills and procurement mapping to increase local business participation in major projects, including Champion Iron's Kami Project, the Julienne Lake Project, and expansion activities at existing operations such as IOC (Rio Tinto) and Tacora Resources.
• Collaborate with post-secondary and training providers to align programs with demand, leading to a skilled local workforce for jobs within major resource projects.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors with broad representation from Indigenous partners, industry, municipalities, government, educational institutions, businesses, and community organizations to foster meaningful relationships and ensure community voices are heard.
• Develop and implement a three-year work plan with the Labrador West Alliance.
• Update the plan annually to reflect emerging opportunities.
• Host regular engagement sessions with municipalities, industry, educational institutions, Indigenous Governments and Organizations (IGOs), and community groups.
• Gather and analyze baseline data to identify pre-project conditions, including infrastructure needs and support requirements, with a focus on the mining sector (Champion Iron's Kami Project, the Juliane Lake Project, and expansion work at existing operations including IOC Rio Tinto and Tacora Resources), to inform planning and decision-making on power allocation and regional development.
• Facilitate the development of comprehensive reports outlining the impacts of Labrador West mining development, including comparisons of pre and post-project baselines, and addressing regional infrastructure gaps, workforce development, training capacity, and hiring projections, recognizing that the advancement of major hydroelectric projects (Gull Island, Muskrat Falls, and Churchill Falls) is a key enabling condition for this growth.
• Provide leadership and support to staff while promoting a respectful, inclusive workplace, ensuring alignment with LWCC policies, and maintaining a safe, functional office environment.
• Support the daily operations of the LWCC as required.
• Strategically plan representation of the LWCC at various relevant events and conferences.

What You'll Bring

• Post-secondary education in business administration, public relations, community development, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in stakeholder engagement, project management, economic and community development.
• Experience in the region, with an understanding of local socioeconomic challenges is preferred.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder initiatives and facilitating community-based strategic planning.
• Experience researching and accessing sources of funding for local initiatives.
• Budget management experience and reporting is required.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven leadership and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Effective communicator with executives and senior leadership.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills (bilingualism in English/French an asset).
• Strong analytical and research abilities to inform decision-making.
• Knowledge of workforce development and regional labour markets.
• Familiarity with regional socio-economic conditions and experience in northern or remote communities is an asset.
• Organized, results-driven, and skilled at managing multiple priorities.
• Understanding of operations and facility management.
• Aware of the histories and needs

Compensation and Benefits

The LWCC offers a competitive salary of $110,000 - $140,000 as well as an excellent benefits program:

• Group RRSP – matching employee/employer contributions
• Health & Dental – employee/employer cost-sharing 50/50
• Flexible leave including 15 days of vacation to start
• Bankable overtime/ time in lieu
• Above average paid holidays
• Support for training & development programs

Location: Labrador City, NL

Reports To: Labrador West Chamber of Commerce Executive Director and the LWCC Board of Directors.

Employment Type: Full-time, Contract Position (3 year contract with the possibility of an extension)

How to Apply

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 by 11:59 PM AT.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience via the following link https://app.loxo.co/job/MzI0NjYtdGNsbXBnZWEyM2U0dzFhbw==?t=1782761755498.

The Labrador West Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups. The LWCC is committed to fair, respectful and unbiased treatment in the workplace and is a Safe Space for gender expression, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating an environment where Indigenous employees feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. If you identify as Indigenous and are comfortable doing so, you are encouraged to indicate this in your application process.

At ethree Consulting Inc. we value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic that makes us unique.

If you require reasonable accommodation to take part in the employment process, please send an email to [email protected] and we will contact you to discuss the nature of your request.

This opportunity is only available for candidates currently legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.