Indigenous Markets (Multiple Positions)

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our Indigenous Services is seeking expertise aligned to education and capacity building, partnership and initiatives, engagement and duty consult and or business practices specializing in Indigenous partnerships and initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and governments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain collaborative and accountable relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, and governments, fostering trust and mutual respect.
• Provide expertise in applying trauma-informed and harm reduction perspectives when addressing community issues.
• Facilitate initiatives and programs to address systemic barriers related to economic reconciliation and comprehensive community planning, and access to services for Indigenous populations.
• Conduct thorough assessments and research to identify challenges and co-create solutions aligned with the needs and priorities of Indigenous communities.
• Act as a subject matter expert on the consequences of colonization, systemic racism, and intergenerational trauma, offering informed and empathetic guidance to organizations.
• Support the development of policies and frameworks that prioritize the well-being of Indigenous communities.
• Lead and contribute to proposals, reports, and presentations tailored to Indigenous-specific projects and engagements.
  

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development
  

Your experience and education

• A post-secondary degree in a relevant field, such as Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Public Administration, business or other relevant degree.
• Experience working with or for Indigenous communities, organizations, or governments, preferably in health, social services, business elated fields.
• Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships in allyship with Indigenous governments.
• Proven ability to apply trauma-informed and harm reduction perspectives in professional settings.
• Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills, with a track record of successful community engagements.
• Familiarity with Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and other related frameworks.
• First Nations language and English skills are an asset but not required.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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