Indigenous Tax Advisor

The FNQLEDC are looking for an Indigenous Tax Advisor to join their team.

By joining the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC), you will contribute directly to the economic development of First Nations while being part of a team where commitment, collaboration and respect are at the heart of our actions!

You will also benefit from many advantages, including:
A competitive salary
Friday afternoons off
The possibility of a hybrid schedule (teleworking and working at the office in Wendake)
A work environment that facilitates work-life balance
A monthly cell phone plan allowance
Excellent benefits
Two weeks of paid vacation starting in the first year, plus two weeks during the holiday season

And much more!
Salary: The gross annual salary upon hiring is between $76,982 and $80,486 depending on the candidate’s experience and training.
Workplace: 265, Place Chef Michel Laveau, bureau 200, Wendake (Quebec)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the FNQLEDC’s senior management, the Indigenous Tax Advisor supports the FNQLEDC team by producing accessible reference tools that address the main questions of elected officials, community economic development officers, and entrepreneurs. The Advisor also advises the Chief responsible for the taxation portfolio while participating in the work of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL)-Revenu Québec taxation committee as a technical expert. The incumbent plays a key role in advancing tax issues affecting the First Nations in Quebec, in addition to acting as a liaison between them and provincial and federal tax authorities.

MAIN FUNCTIONS
• Support the FNQLEDC’s entrepreneurial support team by developing tools and solutions that are tailored to the tax realities of Indigenous businesses.
• Develop popularization tools (e.g., briefing notes, presentations, fact sheets, etc.) for elected officials, community economic development officers, and entrepreneurs.
• Provide strategic and technical advice on Indigenous tax issues, including applicable tax measures and the impacts of government policies.
• Support the work of the AFNQL–Revenu Québec taxation committee while advising the Chief responsible for the taxation portfolio.
• Create tools, briefing notes, presentations, and so on, with a view to disseminating tax information and helping the Chief portfolio-holder and elected officials to make informed decisions.
• Create and maintain communication channels with Revenu Québec and the Canada Revenue Agency.
• Work on specific and ad hoc mandates entrusted by the Chiefs to promote the advancement of issues or causes that are important to First Nations.
• Develop and implement collective strategies while disseminating all relevant information to the communities.
• Ensure ongoing strategic monitoring of laws, policies, programs, and case law decisions that have a tax-related impact on First Nations.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in law or another combination of university studies and relevant experience
• Knowledge of Canadian and Quebec tax laws
• Good knowledge of First Nations circles (an asset)
• Very good command of French and English, both oral and written
• Very good command of Microsoft Office 365
• Valid driver’s license and travel availability

DESIRED SKILLS AND ATTITUDES
• Ability to synthesize and communicate effectively
• Autonomy, rigour, and a strong sense of initiative
• Political acumen, tact, and diplomatic communication skills
• Team spirit and collaboration
• Sensitivity to client needs and ability to adopt a client-centric approach
• Ability to establish and maintain trusting interpersonal relationships
Are you interested in this position? If so, then please send us your curriculum vitae, along with a mandatory cover letter expressing your interest in the position, no later than 12 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, to the attention of:
Ms. Jinny Thibodeau Rankin, Executive Director First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission 265, place Chef Michel Laveau, bureau 200, Wendake (Quebec) G0A 4V0 Email: rh@cdepnql.org
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The FNQLHSSC reserves the right to meet with candidates prior to the posting date. Where qualifications are equal or equivalent, applications from First Nations people will be prioritized.