Consultant, Indigenous Consulting Services

MNP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Pension with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Perks & discounts

Professional development support

MNP University

Dress for your day

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Consultant for Indigenous Consulting Services across Canada, including Ottawa. You will deliver strategy and planning consulting to Indigenous communities and other sectors, lead project teams, and mentor junior staff.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, research, and high-quality deliverables, with opportunities for professional development and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of consulting experience in client-service environments.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Indigenous studies, business, economics, political science, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• CMC, PMP or related certifications are an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Propose, plan and deliver engagements focusing on strategy and planning across sectors.
• Support business planning, feasibility studies, strategic planning, program review and financial analysis.
• Develop project plans and coordinate logistics with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct research, interviews, focus groups and surveys to inform findings.
• Perform in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis and present recommendations.
• Lead engagement teams and mentor junior members; support business development.
• Travel as necessary.

Skills

Consulting experience

Indigenous communities

Project management

Communication skills

Certifications (CMC/PMP)

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in relevant field

Job description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact as a Consultant with our Indigenous Consulting Services team. You’ll provide comprehensive analysis, strategic guidance and action planning that turns complexity into clarity and support our clients in achieving their visions. This diverse team of professionals works with more than 270 Indigenous peoples, groups and organizations across Canada and shares a passion for learning and understanding their history, culture, and contributions to our country. With more than 500 team members dedicated to this sector, no other firm has invested as much time and resources into serving the unique needs of Indigenous communities.

This opportunity is available in the following locations across Canada: Toronto, London, Waterloo, Thunder Bay, Timmins, and Ottawa.

Responsibilities

• Propose, plan and deliver consulting engagements with a focus on strategy and planning services in the private, public, not-for-profit and Indigenous sectors
• Support business planning, feasibility studies, strategic planning, operational planning, program review, program re-deigns, financial analysis and other forms of management consulting
• Develop project plans and coordinate project logistics with clients and other stakeholders
• Conduct detailed research and data collection, interviews, focus groups and surveys
• Perform in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis and consolidate results to provide meaningful conclusions and recommendations
• Identify innovative ways to deliver added value to clients; ensure needs are met and relationships grow and develop
• Review, design and develop high-quality deliverables including reports, presentations and other correspondence
• Lead engagement teams, developing effective relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Participate in business development initiatives and contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills And Experience

• Minimum 4 to 5 years of consulting experience, ideally in a client-service environment
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations an asset
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Indigenous studies, business, economics, political science, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated project management skills
• CMC, PMP or other related certifications are considered an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

MyRewards@MNP

The annual salary for this opportunity is $60,000/yr - $90,000/yr. Compensation is based on individual skills, relevant experience, certifications and location.

• generous base pay
• vacation time
• 4 paid personal days
• a group pension plan with 4% matching
• voluntary savings products
• bonus programs
• flexible benefits
• mental health resources
• exclusive access to perks and discounts
• professional development assistance
• MNP University
• a flexible ’Dress For Your Day’ environment
• firm sponsored social events
• and more!

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!