Indigenous People and Culture Specialist

Job Type : Permanent

Work Model : Hybrid

Reference code : 127436

Primary Location : Ottawa, ON

• All Available Locations : Ottawa, ON; Brossard, QC; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS;
• Kitchener, ON; Laval, QC; Moncton, NB; Montreal, QC; Quebec City, QC; Regina, SK; Saint John, NB; Saskatoon, SK; St. John's, NL;

Toronto, ON; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC; Winnipeg, MB

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, we are driven to inspire and help our people, organization, communities, and country to thrive. Our Purpose is to build a better future by accelerating and expanding access to knowledge.

Purpose defines who we are and gives us reason to exist as an organization.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Be expected to share your ideas and to make them a reality.
• Be part of a firm that leads the way and pushes themselves to look like contemporary Canada.

At Deloitte, our commitment is fueled by a purpose to create a meaningful impact for our clients, our people, and our communities by facilitating access to knowledge.

For nearly three decades, we have collaborated with Indigenous leaders, communities, and organizations, investing our time and professional skills.

Our goal is to dismantle barriers, whether in education or employment, to construct an inclusive and sustainable future for all.

Rooted in a vast community of Indigenous and ally voices and underscored by our recent achievement of a from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, we persistently work towards advancing reconciliation.

This commitment permeates all facets of our firm and is steered by our comprehensive .

Are you a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit Human Resource Specialist who wants to be a part of a diverse, dynamic team helping to make a significant impact at Deloitte?

A role with Deloitte’s Indigenous Talent Strategy Centre of Excellence team is an opportunity to make an impact in shaping our firm for the future, starting with our most important assets, our people.

What will your typical day look like?

As part of Deloitte’s Indigenous Talent Strategy Centre of Excellence, you will play a key role in assisting in the execution of Deloitte Canada’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and Indigenous Talent Strategy based on the guiding commitments under the pillars of Education, Economic Empowerment, Employment, and Inclusion.

This role will leverage your skills to develop, plan, engage, assess and manage Indigenous programs and policies in coordination with the team at Deloitte.

This position will also partner with other Indigenous professionals, both on our talent team and across the firm, to develop custom retention strategies and programs to increase employment opportunities for Indigenous Peoples across the firm.

This position offers the flexibility to work remotely; however, it’s important to note that some travel may be required to fulfill job responsibilities.

The extent and frequency of travel will depend on specific project needs and collaboration requirements.

About the team

The Indigenous Talent Strategy Centre of Excellence team collaborates with internal clients and across the Talent organization to provide strategic insight and develop a tailored strategy of targeted events and other programs to ensure an exceptional talent experience.

The team advises on, implements, and executes the Indigenous Talent Strategy, providing full-lifecycle support. You will work alongside other members of the team and other subject matter experts within our broader Culture and People Office team.

You will also be joining our growing Indigenous community at Deloitte which consists of Indigenous employees (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) across Turtle Island working in several different service lines at the firm.

On top of participating in and celebrating Indigenous cultures both in the workplace and individually through paid cultural days, our Indigenous community helps provide invaluable advice to the different areas of the firm on advancing reconciliation in a corporate setting.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

This role is best suited for a motivated self-starter, who thrives in ambiguity, and brings insights and recommendations to our team.

Project management skills are beneficial as is the ability to partner with cross-functional teams. Delivering on the Indigenous Talent Strategy and establishing collaborative relationships across the firm in the building, planning, scoping and delivery of projects that seek to drive Indigenous success will be critical components of the role.

In this role the expected qualifications are :

• Self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) in Canada
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Indigenous Human Resources
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs focused on inclusive practices
• Experience working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples (and communities and expertise in issues faced by Indigenous peoples and communities in Canada)
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples
• Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively to promote diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Demonstrated project and HR lifecycle program management experience : organization, managing details, keeping multiple tasks / projects on track
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

Due to the nature of the role having interactions with National & Global clients, English is required for this position.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $96,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program.

Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels.

Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth.

Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization.

Some representative examples include : $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, 38+ days off (including 10 firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days"), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people : Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here.

We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.