Indigenous Content Sr. Specialist

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Are you a First Nations, Métis, or Inuk Human Resource Specialist who wants to be a part of a diverse, dynamic team helping to make a significant impact at Deloitte? A role with Deloitte’s new and developing Indigenous Talent Strategy team (INTS CoE) is an opportunity to make an impact in shaping our firm for the future, starting with our most important assets, our people.

What will your typical day look like?

As part of Deloitte’s Learning and Development (L&D) team and INTS CoE, you will play a key role in assisting in the execution of Deloitte Canada’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and Indigenous Talent Strategy based on the guiding commitments under the pillar of Education. This role will leverage your skills to develop, plan, research, engage, assess and manage Indigenous content, learning opportunities and course development in coordination with the L&D team at Deloitte. This position will also partner with other Indigenous professionals, both on our talent team and across the firm, to develop custom courses and across the firm.

We are seeking an individual with content development experience to develop and delivery of innovative learning projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project plans, coordinating with various team members, building strong relationships, and ensuring the execution of deliverables according to the project timeline. This role requires a proactive approach to resource research. monitoring, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive change within the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Develops and coordinates end-to-end project plans with learning team and stakeholders, providing reports, management or remediation, risk identification as needed to keep workstreams on track
• Coordinates project team members (content team members, skills team members, learning modernization team, etc.) ensuring clear hand-offs between teams and the execution of deliverables aligned to project plan
• Design, collaborate, build and curate Indigenous learning programs
• Creates strong connections and relationships across Learning and Development and other Indigenous teams in order to successfully manage and deliver projects
• Coordinates with others in the firm in designing learning solutions to achieve the learning development and operational goals for project
• Anticipates and navigates change while motivating others (e.g., team members, peers) to embrace changes with other project managers, resourcing manager, development leads, operations, and member firm relations in designing learning solutions to achieve the learning development and operational goals for project
• Navigates change while motivating others (e.g., team members, peers) to embrace change.
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

About the team

Learning & Development (L&D) Experience is a centralized team, providing world-class learning and development programs and experiences that build better humans, advance future readiness skills and capabilities, and support personal and professional growth. With an aspiration to become a leadership development “powerhouse”, the L&D Experience team is the face of learning to the business and works to collectively transform how our people, clients and communities learn, build connections, and are inspired through curated experiences. The team advises on, designs, implements, and executes the Indigenous Talent Strategy, providing full-lifecycle support. You will work alongside other members of the team and other subject matter experts within our broader People Experience team.

You will also be joining our growing Indigenous community at Deloitte – which consists of Indigenous employees (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) across Turtle Island working in several different service lines at the firm. On top of participating in and celebrating Indigenous cultures both in the workplace and individually through paid cultural days, our Indigenous community helps provide invaluable advice to the different areas of the firm on advancing reconciliation in a corporate setting.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

This role is best suited for a motivated self-starter with course development skills and knowledge, and brings insights and recommendations to our team. Project management skills are beneficial as is the ability to partner with cross-functional teams. Delivering on the Indigenous Talent Strategy and establishing collaborative relationships across the firm in the building, planning, scoping and delivery of projects that seek to drive Indigenous success will be critical components of the role.

In this role the expected qualifications are:

• Self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuk, Métis) in Canada
• A passion for designing, developing, and implementing innovative learning solutions and a resume to back it up!
• Proven project management skills and experience leading complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• 5+ years experience in learning and development or related field
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs focused on inclusive practices
• Exceptional relationship skills and an ability to build and maintain a strong network with colleagues, clients, and vendors.
• Design experience & designations would be an asset
• Experience working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples (and expertise in issues faced by Indigenous peoples and communities in Canada)
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples
• Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively to promote diversity and inclusion efforts.

Due to the nature of the role having interactions with National & Global clients, English is required for this position.

Benefits
At Deloitte, we recognize the pivotal role a supportive and inclusive workplace plays in the well-being and success of our team members. As part of our steadfast commitment to fostering a healthy work-life balance and acknowledging the diverse needs of our employees, we extend a range of unique benefits, in addition to the standard health, dental, and pension offerings. These include:

• Paid Indigenous Cultural Days: Deloitte values the importance of cultural connections. Our Indigenous team members are provided with paid Indigenous Cultural Days, allowing them to celebrate their culture without needing to take personal time off.
• Mental Health Support: Prioritizing mental health and well-being, we offer $4000 in mental health support ensuring a holistic approach to mental well-being.
• Wellness Dollars: Deloitte provides $1300 in wellness dollars to each employee every year, which can be dedicated to Indigenous wellness-related benefits, such as traditional medicines and healers.
• Flexible Ways of Work: Whether you prefer working remotely from home or in our offices, our roles are designed to accommodate your preferences. Remote work allows you to stay in your community and work tax-exempt for those who qualify. Many of our offices also feature designated smudge rooms, and Downie Wenjack Legacy Spaces. Please note this specific role is a hybrid role, requiring a mix of in-person and remote work.
• Indigenous Employee Resource Groups: Explore our diverse communities at Deloitte, such as the Indigenous and Allies Community, Indigenous Community, and the Indigenous Professional Circle. These inclusive spaces are designed for Indigenous team members to regularly connect, attend events, and share experiences.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $69,000 - $114,000, 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.