Job Description

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At KPMG, we welcome you to join our team of diverse and dedicated problem-solvers that are connected by a common cause; turning insight into opportunity for our clients and communities around the world.

As apart of our commitment to the equitable hiring of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples and authentically contributing to truth and reconciliation, we have thoughtfully crafted the position of Senior Truth and Reconciliation Manager to join our National Inclusion, Diversity & Equity team from anywhere on Turtle Island.

As the Manager, you\'re accountable for leading the implementation of our organizations\' Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan (T&RAP), a multi-year strategy that furthers our commitment to responding to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission\'s call the Action #92 for the corporate sector.
You\'ll be working collectively with the Director of ID&E, T&RAP Executive Sponsor, the National Indigenous People Network, team members from the Talent Attraction, Human Resources, Indigenous Client Services Practice, Social Impact, Procurement, Communications & Marketing, Project Management, our geographical leadership teams, and our Executive ID&E council.
More of what you\'ll be doing includes:

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  Plan, facilitate, and lead regular discussions with program owners and key stakeholders to support T&RAP progress, coordination, and communication
• Form, facilitate, and engage Indigenous Advisory Council to govern the T&RAP and achieve our commitment to ongoing consultation with Indigenous employees and communities
• Identify, launch, nurture and maintain strong relationships with external Indigenous organizations and partnerships to advance T&RAP goals
• Develop and deliver approach to measuring, tracking, and sharing T&RAP progress and impact in a manner that honors and upholds Indigenous methodologies and cultural traditions
• Identify risks / opportunities and facilitate discussions on how to address in collaboration with program owners
• Play a leadership role in developing education, training, and awareness-building to advance truth & reconciliation at a national level
• Serve as the ID&E lead working with the Indigenous Peoples Network to enable them in their role as strategic inclusion partners
• Report on T&RAP progress to key leadership teams, internal KPMG employees, and the market
• Lead external certification processes as required

The T&RAP has the commitment of our senior leadership team and was developed in collaboration with Canada\'s Indigenous Peoples Network, our Indigenous employees, and Indigenous communities and organizations.

This is a virtual role with occasional travel as required for business purposes.
Some of the benefits for our employees include:

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  Workday flexibility
• Parental leave support
• 50 personal care hours
• $2000 mental health benefit
• Retirement and savings plan
• Financial support for volunteering
• Lifestyle & Health spending accounts
• Remote work & travel program
• And more!

For more information about KPMG in Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Benefits and well-being, click here.
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.
For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca.
If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at cafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.

REQUIREMENTS

• Self-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• Eager to engage, enable, and influence Indigenous rights holders and diverse stakeholder groups to work together within their areas of expertise to achieve a common goal
• Experience in a leadership role
• Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Able to turn ideas into clear and actionable plans
• Strong understanding of Truth & Reconciliation and the role of businesses
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or Indigenous-led organizations

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters