Company Description Dable Advisory and Consulting Services (DACS) is an Indigenous-owned full-service advisory and consulting firm located in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke. The firm assembles purpose-built teams of professionals with diverse backgrounds to deliver customized solutions that meet and exceed client needs. With more than 30 years of experience working with Indigenous organizations and First Nations communities, DACS is well-positioned to support clients in overcoming challenges, achieving goals, and fostering long-term sustainability. The company’s philosophy is to balance timeline, cost, and quality while providing tangible, high-quality advisory services and strong returns on investment. Dable Group offers independent and objective strategic, health, financial, and economic development consulting services, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and actionable insights tailored to each unique situation.
Role Description The Consultant role is a full-time hybrid position based in Toronto, ON, with flexibility for some work from home. Consultants will work closely with Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations to deliver advisory and consulting services across strategic, health, financial, and economic development domains. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting research and analysis, preparing reports and presentations, facilitating stakeholder engagement sessions, and supporting the design and implementation of tailored solutions for clients. Consultants will collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to identify challenges, develop practical recommendations, and track progress toward defined objectives. The role also involves contributing to project planning, managing timelines and deliverables, and ensuring that all work aligns with DACS’s commitment to culturally informed, high-quality, and sustainable outcomes.
Qualifications
- Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research, analyze data, and synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Strong consulting skills, including client relationship management, problem-solving, and facilitation of meetings and workshops.
- Experience or demonstrated interest in working with Indigenous organizations, First Nations communities, or Indigenous-led initiatives.
- Knowledge of strategic planning, organizational development, and project management practices.
- Understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, and economic development concepts is an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, proposals, and presentations for diverse audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in business, public policy, Indigenous studies, economics, health administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Proficiency with common office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, online collaboration platforms).
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful engagement with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.
