Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Lead – Canada

Accenture•Montreal, QC

4d•CA$88,600 - CA$138,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Lead will be responsible for the execution, governance, and evolution of Accenture Canada's Reconciliation Action Plan. This role is crucial for driving progress against RAP commitments and ensuring meaningful, measurable impact aligned with the company's Indigenous strategy. The individual will provide day-to-day leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement, working closely with the Indigenous Strategy Executive Sponsor and team. Key attributes for this role include strong program leadership, relationship-building skills, and the ability to engage senior leaders, clients, and external partners.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs within a large, matrixed organization.
Minimum 1 year involvement in designing or implementing a Reconciliation Action Plan for a large organization.
English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with stakeholders across Canada, US and other countries across our Global footprint where English is the common language.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, social impact, or related strategy work.
Strong project and program management capability, with a track record of delivering outcomes.
Proven ability to engage and influence senior leaders, clients, and diverse stakeholder groups.
Excellent communication skills, with comfort representing initiatives both internally and externally.
Experience with CCIB certification, Indigenous procurement, or similar frameworks is a strong asset.
Identity and Lived Experience: Seeking candidates who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), recognizing the value of lived experience, community connection, and cultural knowledge in leading this work.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of Canada's Reconciliation Action Plan, ensuring commitments are executed on time, with quality and impact.
Act as the primary owner and steward of the RAP, maintaining momentum, visibility, and accountability across the organization.
Translate RAP commitments into clear priorities, workplans, milestones, and success measures.
Provide strong program and project management oversight for all RAP initiatives, including tracking progress, managing risks, and escalating issues.
Establish and maintain appropriate governance forums, reporting, and updates for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Ensure alignment between RAP activities and broader Inclusion & Diversity, Indigenous strategy, and business priorities.
Own Accenture Canada's Indigenous talent pipeline strategy, establishing community partnerships and sourcing channels.
Advise senior recruiting and business leaders on Indigenous talent market dynamics and adjust hiring strategy and outreach.
Set the framework connecting community sourcing to recruiting execution.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, account teams, and corporate functions on Indigenous-related initiatives.
Engage stakeholders to provide guidance on Indigenous engagement in RFPs, client connections, and community engagement.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal leaders, employee networks, and external Indigenous partners.
Act as a visible representative and spokesperson for the RAP internally and externally.
Support external engagements with Indigenous organizations, clients, and industry bodies.
Own and oversee our Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) certification, ensuring ongoing compliance and progress.
Lead efforts to advance and maintain CCIB certification, focusing on achieving and sustaining silver level.
Coordinate evidence gathering, reporting, and stakeholder inputs for CCIB certification and renewal.
Partner with internal teams to track, measure, and report on the impact of RAP activities.
Support data-driven storytelling that demonstrates outcomes, business value, and progress over time.