Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Standards, the Special Advisor, Indigenous Technical Advisory Group
(ITAG) provides oversight and facilitation of the planning, coordination and implementation of ITAG. Following the establishment of ITAG, the Special Advisor will be tasked with presiding over its meetings.
This is a temporary, part-time, 10-15 hours a week position with the potential to become permanent, contingent upon the successful delivery and evaluation of the proof of concept phase.

The purpose of this project is to establish an ITAG that will support Indigenous public sector entities in gaining access to standardized non-authoritative guidance and reporting materials that are currently available to non-Indigenous federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments.

Accountabilities

• Develop a comprehensive Project Plan that outlines key deliverables, budgets, milestones and other actionable items necessary for establishing ITAG. Where changes in the Project Plan have been identified, the Project Plan is updated and shared with the FMB accordingly.
• Provide biweekly status updates, including any supporting materials (i.e. slide decks, memos, or any other relevant documentation) as required.
• Conduct outreach to identify and enroll ITAG members, which may include travel for in-person meetings.
• Collaborate with accounting firms and First Nation representatives to identify and assess emerging issues relevant to ITAG.
• Promote ITAG and its benefits through targeted outreach and advertising efforts.
• Create content and provide structure for an ITAG webpage.
• Support the planning and execution of the inaugural ITAG meeting.
• Assume responsibility for leading ITAG meetings upon its establishment and ensure the ITAG operates in accordance with its Terms of Reference.
• Prepare a Final Report summarizing ITAGs overall achievements at the conclusion of the engagement.

Support other tasks and projects as directed.
Qualifications

• A professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Minimum seven years of experience in a professional services firm in a client service role, preferably within an assurance (audit) practice.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards
  • Canadian Auditing Standards
• Willingness toparticipate in ongoing education and training for the role including Indigenous studies.
  
• Relevant knowledge and experience working with First Nations and Indigenous governments and organizations.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
• Must be fluent in English (spoken and written), French language is considered an asset.
• A professional project management designation (PMP) is an asset.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively and to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Equivalent or relevant education and/or experience may be considered.

Competences

Relationship Building/Interpersonal

• Consistently displays professionalism and confidence, creating a positive impression as an individual and representative of FMB.
  
• Effectively build constructive, professional relationships and networks of key contacts.
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing conditions, priorities, technologies, and requirements.
  

Communications

• Conveys information, both verbally and written, with confidence, consistency, and clarity, using active listening techniques to effectively understand provided feedback, summarizing information according to the audience in order to promote engagement and increase understanding.
  

Innovative/Initiative

• Plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, makes constructive suggestions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, responds to situations as they arise with minimal supervision, creates novel solutions to problems, and evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.
• Ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action.
  

Analytical/Research

• Identifies information needed to clarify a situation by seeking information from appropriate sources and analyzing all possibilities to come up with an effective solution.

• Effectively manages multiple priorities and tackles issues using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Change Management

• Understands and uses change management theories and practices when adapting and responding to changing conditions and priorities.
• Applies versatility, reasoning, and innovativeness in the face of change, effectively adjusting to changes in work processes and environment and alters opinions and behaviours to align with evolving situations.

Working Conditions

• This position is based in West Vancouver, BC, Winnipeg, MB, Montreal, QC or Ottawa, ON.
  
• Remote work may be considered.
• Will require national travel.

• Evening and weekend work may be required occasionally.

What We Offer

• Salary and annual bonus eligibility;
• Employer paid extended benefits;
• Matching group RPP contributions;
• Annual vacation allowance and generous paid stat & non-stat days;
• Work-life balance;
  
• Professional development & career growth opportunities.

FMB is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of all First Nations and people across Canada. We are an inclusive organization that treats all employees equally. As a First Nations Organization, applicants of Indigenous descent will be given preference.