Finding the right job should not mean leaving your community or your identity at the door, and finding the right talent should not mean guessing where to look. IndigenousTalentHub.ca was built to close that gap: a Canada-wide job board built specifically for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit professionals and the employers who want to hire them.
Quick takeaways
- IndigenousTalentHub.ca is a national job board connecting Indigenous job seekers with employers across Canada.
- The platform serves two audiences at once: job seekers building careers and employers building Indigenous-inclusive workplaces.
- It supports employer commitments tied to TRC Call to Action 92 and the federal 5 percent Indigenous procurement target.
- Job seekers can browse roles and build a profile at IndigenousTalentHub.ca for job seekers.
- Employers can review pricing and post openings at IndigenousTalentHub.ca for employers.
What Is IndigenousTalentHub.ca
IndigenousTalentHub.ca is a dedicated job board for the Indigenous labour market in Canada. Instead of competing for visibility on a generic job site crowded with unrelated postings, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit job seekers can search roles on a platform built around their communities, and employers can post openings knowing the audience they reach is the one they actually want to hire from.
The site works in both directions. On one side, it functions as a straightforward job board: browse listings, filter by region or sector, create a profile, and apply. On the other side, it gives employers a focused recruitment channel for building an Indigenous-inclusive workforce, along with a pathway to identify Indigenous-owned businesses for procurement relationships.
This dual purpose matters because Indigenous employment and Indigenous procurement are connected. An employer that hires Indigenous talent well is often also the kind of organization actively looking to source goods and services from Indigenous-owned suppliers. IndigenousTalentHub.ca sits at that intersection.
Why a Dedicated Indigenous Job Board Matters
General job boards were not designed with Indigenous labour market realities in mind. Remote and rural communities, seasonal and resource-sector work patterns, band and community government roles, and employer commitments around cultural safety and Indigenous inclusion do not fit neatly into a generic search filter. A platform built specifically for this market can reflect those realities directly in how listings are organized and how employers describe their commitments.
TRC Call to Action 92
Call to Action 92 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission asks the corporate sector to adopt the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a framework for reconciliation, and specifically calls on companies to ensure equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities for Indigenous peoples, along with ongoing education for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples. Employers that are working through what Call to Action 92 means in practice often start with recruitment: where they post roles, how they describe their organization, and whether Indigenous candidates can find them. A dedicated channel like IndigenousTalentHub.ca gives that commitment a visible, practical outlet rather than leaving it as a line in a policy document.
Federal 5 Percent Indigenous Procurement Target
The federal government's mandatory minimum target directs at least 5 percent of the total value of contracts held by federal departments and agencies toward Indigenous businesses. Meeting that target is not only about contracts, it is also about workforce: many Indigenous-owned businesses and joint ventures need to demonstrate Indigenous employment and capacity, and many non-Indigenous prime contractors need to show genuine Indigenous partnership and hiring as part of their procurement strategy. A job board that connects both sides of that equation, Indigenous talent and the employers pursuing procurement compliance, supports the practical side of meeting the target, not just the paperwork.
For Job Seekers: How the Platform Works
If you are a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit professional looking for work in Canada, IndigenousTalentHub.ca is built to make the search faster and more relevant.
Building Your Profile
Creating a profile takes a few minutes: your work history, the sectors and regions you are open to, and the type of role you want, whether that is entry-level, skilled trades, professional, or leadership. A complete profile means employers searching the platform can find you directly, not just when you apply to a specific listing. Keep your profile current as your goals change, the same way you would update a resume before a job search.
Types of Roles and Employers
Listings on the platform span a wide range: corporate and government positions, resource sector and skilled trades roles, health and social services, education, and community and band government positions. Employers range from private companies building Indigenous hiring programs, to public sector agencies with equity hiring mandates, to Indigenous-owned businesses hiring within their own communities. If you are exploring what is out there before committing to a full application, start by browsing at IndigenousTalentHub.ca for job seekers to get a sense of the sectors and regions currently posting.
For Employers: Hiring and Procurement Support
If you are an employer, HR lead, or procurement officer working on Indigenous inclusion, IndigenousTalentHub.ca gives you a direct channel to reach candidates and partners who are already looking for exactly what you are offering.
Posting Roles and Compliance Documentation
Posting a role on a dedicated Indigenous job board is one of the most concrete steps an employer can take toward demonstrating genuine outreach, whether that is for an internal diversity and inclusion report, a Call to Action 92 commitment, or documentation supporting a procurement bid. A posting history on a platform built for this specific audience is straightforward evidence that your organization is recruiting where Indigenous candidates actually look, rather than relying on a single generic job board and hoping for the best.
Connecting With Indigenous-Owned Businesses
Beyond direct hiring, employers pursuing the 5 percent procurement target or their own supplier diversity goals can use the platform to identify potential Indigenous business partners and understand the talent landscape they would be drawing from in a joint venture or subcontracting arrangement. Understanding workforce availability is part of due diligence before entering a procurement partnership, and a job board focused on this market gives a more realistic picture than generic industry directories.
Employers ready to get started can review current plans and post a role at IndigenousTalentHub.ca for employers.
Supporting Pan-Canadian Indigenous Workforce Development
IndigenousTalentHub.ca is built as a national platform, not a regional one, because Indigenous workforce development does not stop at provincial borders.
Regional Reach
Job seekers in urban centres, rural regions, and remote communities across every province and territory can use the same platform, and employers with operations in multiple regions can post once and reach candidates nationwide. This matters especially for sectors like resource development, construction, and health services, where projects and postings often move between regions and candidates are willing to relocate or work rotational schedules.
Partnerships with Community Organizations
A national Indigenous job board works best as part of a wider ecosystem that includes friendship centres, Indigenous skills and employment training programs, band and tribal council employment offices, and post-secondary Indigenous student services. IndigenousTalentHub.ca is designed to complement that ecosystem rather than replace it, giving job seekers and employers who are already working with community organizations another tool to find each other faster.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of IndigenousTalentHub.ca
For Job Seekers
Keep your profile updated every few months, even when you are not actively job hunting, so opportunities that match your background can find you. Be specific about the regions you are willing to work in, including whether you are open to remote or rotational positions. Read employer descriptions carefully to understand what an organization's Indigenous hiring commitment actually looks like in practice, not just in wording.
For Employers
Write job postings that describe your Indigenous inclusion commitments in plain, concrete terms: what supports are in place, whether cultural leave and ceremony accommodations exist, and how your organization approaches retention, not just hiring. Post consistently rather than only when a compliance deadline is approaching. Pair your postings with outreach to community organizations in the regions where you are hiring for the best results.
FAQ
Is IndigenousTalentHub.ca only for status First Nations members?
No. The platform is open to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit job seekers across Canada, whether on-reserve, off-reserve, urban, or rural.
Do employers need to be Indigenous-owned to post on the platform?
No. Any employer committed to Indigenous hiring, from private companies to public sector agencies to Indigenous-owned businesses, can post roles on IndigenousTalentHub.ca.
How does the platform relate to the federal 5 percent Indigenous procurement target?
The platform does not administer procurement contracts, but it supports the workforce side of meeting the target by connecting employers and Indigenous businesses with Indigenous talent, which is often a practical requirement for procurement partnerships and joint ventures.
Is there a cost to job seekers?
Job seekers can create a profile and browse listings on IndigenousTalentHub.ca; employer pricing details for posting roles are available on the employer page.
What kinds of roles are typically posted?
Listings span corporate, government, resource sector, skilled trades, health and social services, education, and community or band government positions, reflecting the breadth of the Indigenous labour market across Canada.
Can I use IndigenousTalentHub.ca alongside a friendship centre or employment training program?
Yes. The platform is designed to complement existing community and training organization supports, not replace them. Many job seekers use both at the same time.
A Platform for Both Sides of the Market
IndigenousTalentHub.ca exists because Indigenous employment and Indigenous procurement move faster when both sides of the market can find each other directly. Whether you are hiring or job hunting, IndigenousTalentHub.ca serves both sides of the market. Employers can review pricing and post a role at https://indigenoustalenthub.ca/employers. Job seekers can browse openings and create a profile at https://indigenoustalenthub.ca/job-seekers.