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Job Type: Permanent
Work Model:
Remote
Reference code:
130354
Primary Location:
Calgary, AB
All Available Locations:
Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Moncton, NB; Ottawa, ON; Regina, SK; Saint John, NB; Saskatoon, SK; St. John's, NL; Toronto, ON; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC; Winnipeg, MB

Our Purpose

R8dius is an Indigenous majority-owned professional services, technology implementation and managed services business. We are united by the goal of forging a new path for all of us to walk and prosper together.

It's a rare thing when you get to help build the future. But that's every day at R8dius. We're working to turn R8dius into a meeting place, enabled by our shared purpose, where we can learn and grow together.

Our purpose is to "Widen the Circle", or in other words, to expand the horizons of opportunity and prosperity so that Indigenous Peoples can be leaders in the professional services space. We are compelled to find solutions to challenging problems that drive our people, our company, and our clients forward.

By living our Purpose, together we will make an impact that matters.

  • Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching
  • Be encouraged to deepen your technical skills...whatever those may be.
  • Partner with diverse clients to solve their most complex problems
  • Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
  • Work in an agile work environment where work is what you do not where you do it
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About R8dius

R8dius is an Indigenous professional services, technology implementation and managed services business. R8dius' founding investor and partner is Kitsaki Management, one of Canada's leading First Nation economic development corporations and the economic development arm of Lac La Ronge Indian Band in Saskatchewan. Supported by Deloitte Canada, R8dius will widen the circle of opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and Nations to lead in the professional services space and engage in sustainable partnerships across Canada.

As an independent business, R8dius will operate with an Indigenous-majority board to deliver innovative and impactful Indigenous technology services in Canada, in response to the growing market need. R8dius includes a national network of Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders, fusing unique perspectives and capabilities to deliver world-class solutions and technologies to clients across the economy to address Canada's most complex challenges. As R8dius grows, it will continue to engage Indigenous economic development groups to invest in the business and drive economic diversification within their communities.

Certified as an Indigenous Business by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Canadian Council of Indigenous Business (CCIB), the '8' in R8dius is representative of the Eighth Fire Prophecy - a First Nation's prophecy related to creating a better future through aligning values of Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. With a growing First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) economy and workforce, economic inclusion, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development for FNMI communities will be at the center of the business to help boost Canada's productivity and create new opportunities in professional services.

Some of R8dius' operational systems are enabled by Deloitte Canada.

Our Purpose

We, at R8dius, are united by the goal of forging a new path for all of us to walk and prosper together. Our purpose is to "Widen the Circle", or in other words, expand the horizons of opportunity and prosperity so that Indigenous Peoples can be leaders in the professional services space. The brighter future we seek must ensure Indigenous knowledge is the beacon that guides this business forward. Combining Indigenous knowledge and worldviews with imaginative solutions and advanced technologies will illuminate new opportunities for individuals, and new forms of progress in our communities. R8dius is a national network comprised of First Nations and Deloitte's service capabilities. We share values, a focus on long-term change, and the belief that a purpose-led organization can make an impact for all.

Total Rewards

At R8dius, we pride ourselves on our commitment to cultural safety. We want to make sure all R8dius team members can balance their work with a lifestyle that allows them to celebrate their cultures. That's why team members can enjoy:

  • A remote-first workplace that allows team members to work on-reserve if preferred
  • Work-from-home supply allowances
  • Additional personal days for Indigenous cultural events
  • Flexible bereavement leave
  • 4 Seasons of Reconciliation training
  • A minimum of 15 paid vacation days per year
  • And more

Reasons to believe in R8dius are reasons to believe in the future.

We are Indigenous majority-owned.

The brighter future we seek must ensure Indigenous knowledge is the beacon that guides this business forward.

We create new paths.

Combining Indigenous knowledge and worldviews with imaginative solutions and advanced technologies will illuminate new opportunities for individuals, and new
forms of progress for our communities.

We are a national network.

R8dius is a network comprised of Indigenous and Deloitte's service capabilities. We share values, a focus on long-term change, and the belief that a purpose-led organization can make an impact for all.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles - and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

R8dius is committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where are team members and clients feel like they belong.

We seek applicants with a range of skills and abilities. We are committed to providing a diverse candidate experience. If you require accommodations, we encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation. All other inquires can be sent to info@R8dius.ca.

We acknowledge that R8dius operates on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a new relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship.

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