General Application - Firelight

Firelight•Vancouver, BC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Firelight is an Indigenous-owned consultancy that provides research and technical support to Indigenous Nations and organizations across Turtle Island. We specialize in six core areas: Livelihoods (Indigenous Knowledge Research, Socio-Economics), Indigenous-led Assessment, Indigenous Negotiations, Mapping & GIS, Stewardship (Ecology, Planning, Implementation), and Health. Majority-owned by First Nations individuals from Ebb & Flow First Nation (MB), Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in (YK), and Garden River First Nation (ON), our work is grounded in community values and guided by the principles of relationships, accountability, quality, and responsibility. Since 2010, Firelight has supported over 250 clients and delivered more than 1,000 projects focused on Indigenous rights, knowledge, and self-determination. Our growing team of 100+ professionals works remotely across Canada, with offices in West Vancouver, Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton., Winnipeg and Kahnawà:ke. Firelight is always seeking talented, passionate individuals to join their team. This general application is for individuals who do not see a role that fits their skills and interests at the moment, but wish to be considered for future opportunities. As an Indigenous-owned organization, Firelight is particularly committed to supporting the employment of Indigenous individuals.

Requirements

Bachelors or Master's Degree or equivalent in experience
Experience with and knowledge of Indigenous communities.
Ability to work within a fast-paced environment that includes diverse interests, including First Nations and their membership
Fluency in spoken and written English

Nice To Haves

Candidates who can prove significant community experience will be preferred
Indigenous Language is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Potential opportunities are in the following business units: Livelihoods, Indigenous Led Assessment, Indigenous Negotiations, GIS, Stewardship, Health.