Nation Building Advisory - Manager

Job Type:Permanent
Work Model:Hybrid
Reference code:127800
Primary Location:Vancouver, BC
All Available Locations:Vancouver, BC; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Moncton, NB; Ottawa, ON; Regina, SK; Saint John, NB; Saskatoon, SK; St. John's, NL; Toronto, ON; 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 part of a firm that leads the way and pushes themselves to look like contemporary Canada.
• Grow your network and your knowledge by joining one of our many Employee Resource Groups.

Our Purpose and Reconciliation Action Plan:

At Deloitte, we're driven by a purpose to create meaningful impact by fostering access to knowledge, collaboration, and opportunity. For nearly three decades, we've partnered with Indigenous leaders, communities, and organizations to remove barriers and build a sustainable, inclusive future. Our commitment to reconciliation, recognized by our Silver-level certification in the PAIR program from the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, is integral to everything we do and is guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan .

About Nation Building

We are committed to advancing truth and reconciliation by empowering First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Nations in their journey toward economic independence and self-governance through our Nation Building advisory practice . Guided by an FNMI-led approach, we act as integrators, facilitators, and trusted advisors, partnering with Indigenous communities, non-Indigenous governments, and corporate Canada to drive meaningful and lasting change.

Our work with Indigenous Nations focuses on identifying opportunities to enhance administrative and business efficiency. By collaborating with leadership, we develop actionable strategies and implement operational plans that align with their long-term vision for success and prosperity.

We also support corporate entities and non-Indigenous governments in understanding their critical role in Nation Building. By creating Reconciliation strategies and Indigenous engagement plans, we foster deeper connections, mutual understanding, and meaningful collaboration with the communities they serve.

What will your typical day look like?

As a Manager in our Nation Building practice, you will oversee the successful delivery of initiatives that support Indigenous communities, organizations and their partners to achieve their long-term vision. Building on your expertise, you will provide guidance to teams and clients while ensuring the quality and timely execution of projects. You will:

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, managing relationships, ensuring alignment with client priorities, and keeping projects on track.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee current-state assessments, strategic planning, and the development of deliverables such as governance frameworks, operational strategies, and transformation roadmaps.
• Demonstrate expertise in governance, strategy, operations, and organizational transformation to support community-led priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and guide junior staff, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment across teams.
• Manage up by providing structured updates, feedback, and clear timelines to senior leaders, ensuring projects stay on track.
• Resolve challenges, prioritize tasks, and uphold quality standards across all deliverables, acting as the final reviewer before submission to leadership or clients.
• Facilitate working sessions and synthesize discussions into actionable insights and deliverables.
• Support business development efforts, including preparing proposals, project plans, and pricing strategies to grow the Nation Building practice.

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.

Enough about us, let's talk about you

You are the ideal candidate if you:

• Are preferably Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuk). Non-Indigenous candidates with strong experience working directly with Indigenous communities, including fostering meaningful relationships, respecting cultural protocols, and contributing to community-driven initiatives, are also encouraged to apply.
• Have 7+ years of experience in management consulting and public policy, including managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Possess deep experience working with Indigenous communities, including a strong understanding of governance structures, cultural values, traditions, and social dynamics. You excel at fostering respectful and meaningful long-term partnerships while aligning strategies with community priorities.
• Hold a degree in business, public administration, Indigenous studies, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). An MBA, graduate degree, or professional credential in project management is considered an asset.
• Demonstrate expertise in qualitative and quantitative research approaches within an Indigenous context, strategy development, and organizational change management, with the ability to design and implement solutions aligned with community goals.
• Have proven leadership capabilities, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and maintain high standards of quality across multiple projects.
• Bring experience in business development, including preparing proposals, project plans, and pricing strategies to drive growth and deliver impactful solutions.
• Excel at leading and mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment with project goals and deliverables.
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrate the ability to synthesize complex data and information into actionable insights, producing high-quality executive reports tailored to clients and senior leaders.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $84,000 - $175,000, 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.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively - that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan , Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative .
We encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or indigenouscareers@deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
By applying to this job you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We've designed these standards to provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte experience globally.
Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.

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