Senior Indigenous Program Advisor

Job description

Title: Senior Indigenous Program Advisor
Employee Working Location: Partially Virtual / Hybrid (Montreal, QC)
Employment Status: Permanent Full-time

In this role you will:

Provide advisory expertise and support operational deployments

Serve as a subject-matter expert by providing strategic advice and well-informed recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders on matters related to collaboration with Indigenous communities, and guide decision‑making by proposing relevant solutions tailored to the organization’s specific needs.

Actively contribute to the development of CRC’s Indigenous strategy in Quebec in collaboration with other teams and external partners, and provide leadership to facilitate its coordinated and collaborative implementation.

Required experience and qualifications

What we are looking for:

A bachelor’s degree or a relevant combination of education and experience.

Five to eight years of relevant and recognized experience in an advisory role supporting leadership and teams on collaboration with Indigenous communities.

Lived experience within an Indigenous community and/or direct professional experience working with at least one Indigenous community.

In-depth knowledge of Indigenous communities in the province, including networks, organizations, issues, and opportunities, as well as strong cultural awareness.

Experience working on community engagement and resilience‑building projects, particularly with Indigenous communities.

Proven experience in contextual analysis, as well as in the development, implementation and proactive management of programs in complex environments.

Familiarity in monitoring and evaluation systems, with experience analyzing and synthesizing data for reports and/or proposals.

Excellent facilitation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environ and to contribute to team building.

Flexibility and ability to work with ambiguity/in a fluid work environment.

Must be comfortable navigating difficult and emotionally charged situations, including with individuals who have experienced traumatic events.

Fluency in English and French (spoken and written); knowledge of an Indigenous language spoken in Quebec is an asset.

Strong proficiency and hands-on experience with MS Office 365 applications and project management tools.

Must have a valid driver’s license (a driver’s abstract may be required).

Job posting period

Until 2026-03-31 at 10:00