General Application - Firelight

ABOUT US

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.

OVERVIEW
At Firelight, we are always seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. If you don’t see a role that fits your skills and interests right now, don’t worry, we encourage you to submit a general application. Your application will be reviewed, and we’ll reach out if a position becomes available that matches your expertise.

As an Indigenous-owned organization, we are particularly committed to supporting the employment of Indigenous individuals because we recognize the unique challenges and barriers faced by Indigenous people and because we feel it is necessary to reflect Indigenous perspectives and values in the work that we do. We encourage all Indigenous applicants to self-identify in their cover letter so that we consider their application accordingly as preference may be given to these applicants.

WHO YOU ARE?
We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a strong desire to contribute to meaningful projects.
• Adaptable, motivated, and eager to grow with our team.
• Share our values of relationships, accountability, quality and responsibility

WHAT YOU’LL DO?
The specific responsibilities will depend on the role, but potential opportunities are in the following business units. Feel free to visit our website to learn more about each business unit. Firelight.ca

• Livelihoods
• Indigenous Led Assessment 
• Indigenous Negotiations
• GIS
• Stewardship
• Health

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or Master's Degree or equivalent in experience
• Experience with and knowledge of Indigenous communities. Candidates who can prove significant community experience will be preferred
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment that includes diverse interests, including First Nations and their membership
• Indigenous Language is considered an asset
• Fluency in spoken and written English

WHY JOIN US?

Firelight offers compensation that is commensurate with skills and experiences. We provide a progressive and flexible work environment, along with the following benefits:

• Four-day work week (32 hours/week) with options for remote or hybrid work - Offices located in Vancouver, Victoria,  Edmonton, Winnipeg and Kahnawà:ke.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long Term Disability (LTD)  and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Health Spending Account (HSA) and Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
• Company Registered Pension Plan (RPP)  
  
• Parental Leave Top-up payments
• Child & Elder Care Benefit
• Paid time off and holidays
• Indigenous Cultural Leave - Time off for cultural practices
• Anniversary vacation and Winter Break

HOW TO APPLY? 
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your skills, interests, and the business unit you’re interested in. Let us know how you could contribute to our team and why you’re excited about joining Firelight.

Thank you for considering Firelight as your next career move. We look forward to learning more about you and will be in touch if your profile aligns with future opportunities.

Questions? Reach out to careers@firelight.ca.