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.
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.
This role will champion discussions with NL Hydro regarding the need for additional power to enable regional mining development, and the Manager will take a lead role in building and nurturing partnerships, both within and outside the region, to foster collaboration and position Labrador West for growth. Central to this will be preparing the region for upcoming large-scale developments within the broader context of the new Upper Churchill agreement, recognizing that progress on hydroelectric infrastructure is essential to the growth in the mining sector, a key area of future opportunity in the region.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Labrador West Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, the Board of the LWCC and to the committee of the Lab West Alliance, the Manager will lead the coordination of stakeholders, development of strategic initiatives, and execution of activities that position Labrador businesses to benefit from these developments while mitigating associated risks.
As the individual responsible for coordinating regional readiness and response to major project development, the Manager will utilize their leadership, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills to engage a broad range of stakeholders, foster inclusive dialogue, and ensure that the voices of local communities, businesses, and equity-deserving groups are heard and reflected - helping to position them to benefit from these transformative opportunities in a meaningful way.
This is a unique and fulfilling opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of economic development in Labrador West. As the Manager of the Business Liaison Office, you will be instrumental in ensuring Western Labradorians and Western Labrador-based businesses are positioned to benefit from generational development opportunities, while also addressing challenges in workforce readiness, housing, and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Research, Infrastructure, Inclusion, and Community Well-being:
- 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.
Office Establishment, Operations, and Governance
- 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).
Labour Market Development, Training, and Procurement Alignment
§ 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.
Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Engagement
- 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.
Data Analysis & Strategic Planning:
- 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.
Operational Leadership in Workplace Experience & People Management:
- Provide leadership and support to staff while promoting a respectful, inclusive workplace, ensuring alignment with LWCC policies, and maintaining a safe, functional office environment.
Other:
- 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.
- Awareness of the histories and needs of Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving groups.
- Experience leading inclusive, multi-stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Working Environment & Conditions
You will work in a small office environment with a supportive and collaborative team. This position is based in Labrador City, though travel within and outside of the province will be required.
Benefits
The LWCC offers a competitive salary 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
How to Apply
The deadline to apply is Sunday, July 26th, 2026 by 11:59 PM AT. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience.
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.
Please note, 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.
