Director Indigenous Engagement

Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 132,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body for accounting professionals is seeking a Director of Indigenous Engagement in Vancouver. This leadership role targets Indigenous applicants to guide the Indigenous Engagement Operational Strategy. Responsibilities include collaboration across departments and external partnerships. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of leadership experience in Indigenous engagement and knowledge of the B.C. Indigenous landscape. The annual salary ranges from $132,400 to $157,200, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in Indigenous engagement.
• Experience in partnership governance or public interest program leadership.
• Familiarity with Nation-specific protocols and respectful engagement.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct CPABC's Indigenous Engagement Operational Strategy.
• Work with all departments to implement Indigenous engagement aspects.
• Lead interactions with other organizations for collaboration.

Skills

Leadership in Indigenous engagement

Collaboration and partnership governance

Knowledge of B.C. Indigenous landscape

Cross-organizational influence

Job description

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is seeking a dynamic, results-driven leader with a proven ability to collaborate and engage audiences for the position of Director, Indigenous Engagement. CPABC is proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a sixth consecutive year in 2025. Come join a collaborative network of like-minded professionals and take the first step towards an exciting opportunity by applying to the position.

This is a leadership position for an Indigenous individual to guide and direct CPABC’s Indigenous Engagement Operational Strategy. CPABC is a diverse organization with a mandate to protect the public interest, with responsibilities as a regulator and supporting and educating its 40,000+ members and 6,000+ students. The Indigenous Engagement Operational Strategy touches all aspects of CPABC, so the Director of Indigenous Engagement works with all departments in the organization, providing guidance and direction where other departments carry out aspects of the Indigenous Engagement Operational Strategy, as well as overseeing the Indigenous Engagement Operational Strategy itself. This individual will also lead interactions with other organizations in areas related to the goals within our Indigenous Engagement Operational Strategy, seeking opportunities for collaboration and partnership.

As the ideal candidate, you are experienced with 10+ years of progressive leadership in Indigenous engagement, partnership governance, or public interest program leadership, including several years at a senior level influencing cross organizational initiative and reporting to executive audiences. You hold knowledge of the B.C. Indigenous landscape, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and organizations; familiarity with Nation‑specific protocols, Elders’ and Knowledge Keepers’ roles, and respectful approaches to engagement in urban and rural context.

Pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, this is a preferential hire for Indigenous applicants. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration are invited to self-identify in their application.

The starting annual salary for this position is between $132,400.00 and $157,200.00 per annum, based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and internal parity. Exceptions may be considered with further review.

Recruitment for this position is being managed by Pathways Executive Search on behalf of CPABC.

About CPABC

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA students and candidates. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations. CPABC is proud to have been presented with a fifth consecutive BC Top Employer award in 2025.