Jimi Onalik

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

President at Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency/ Agence canadienne de développement économique du Nord

Canada

Overview

Jimi Onalik is the President of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), where he focuses on fostering sustainable economies in Canadas territories. With extensive experience as a Deputy Minister for the Government of Nunavut and a background in Nunavut Political History, he is a dedicated Northern advocate with deep roots in the aviation and logistics sectors.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Consensus Focused

Story Driven

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Arctic Economic Development
As President of CanNor, his primary mandate is to support sustainable economic growth, diversification, and prosperity across Canada's three northern territories.
Indigenous Partnerships
He is passionate about Indigenous groups being in the "driver's seat" for economic and environmental decisions and advancing reconciliation in the North.
Northern Defence & Security
He is excited about helping Arctic companies contribute to national defence and has highlighted a renewed focus on Arctic security and sovereignty.

Media Appearances

Jimi has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2023
President at Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency/ Agence canadienne de développement économique du Nord
1-2022 - 11-2023
Deputy Minister, Dept of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs at Government of Nunavut
11-2020 - 1-2022
Deputy Minister, Economic Development & Transportation at Government of Nunavut
4-2019 - 11-2020
Associate Deputy Minister, Economic Development & Transportation at Government of Nunavut
7-2015 - 5-2016
Manager, Operations at M&T Enterprises

Education

1999 - 2000
Commercial Multi-IFR from Harv's Air Services
1993 - 1994
Nunavut Political History from Nunavut Sivuniksavut

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Insights For Selling To Jimi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jimi is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jimi

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jimi move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Jimi take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Jimi

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