Indigenous Financial Management Apprenticeship Program

Developed in collaboration with AFOA Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Treasury Board Secretariat, the 24-month Indigenous Financial Management Apprenticeship Program (IFMAP) seeks to empower Indigenous individuals interested in finance. It offers a comprehensive blend of education and hands-on experience, enabling apprentices to build essential skills for junior financial roles or to uplift financial literacy within their communities. Ultimately, IFMAP is intended to serve as a launch pad for a financial career. Successful apprentices will complete two years of post-secondary education. The program includes the following elements:

  • Education: 7 courses are offered that are part of the AFOA Canada Indigenous Financial Management Certificate (IFMC) program. These courses will be offered by AFOA Canada and our partnering post-secondary academic institution, Simon Fraser University (SFU).
  • Experience: On-the-job experience will be hosted by federal departments, where apprentices will work in key financial teams and projects to build up their level of practical knowledge and expertise.
  • Support: Ongoing support will be available to apprentices throughout the program and after its completion. In addition to education and work-specific support, each apprentice will have a financial professional mentor for their oversight and guidance.

To apply as an apprentice in the IFMAP program, please fill out the form below or write a cover letter meeting the same requirements. AFOA Canada will review applicants for acceptance to the IFMC program, followed by the hosting government organizations, who will identify candidates for further advancement in the job recruitment process. There are opportunities for remote, hybrid and in office work. Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance into IFMAP.

Submit these documents alongside your resume/CV and educational diplomas/certifications, if applicable.

Deadline: November 1, 2023

Personal Information

*Please note that the IFMAP pilot will be offered in English only. Please stay tuned for future French-speaking cohorts.
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Education and Experience

Communication: Throughout this document and the application process, communication will be assessed to ensure it is clear, concise and that information is effectively exchanged.

Education and Experience: Assessing for a demonstrated interest and passion for financial management, with a passion and interest having been demonstrated through personal, volunteer, community, or professional life experience.

In approximately 500 words (French: 750), please describe how your past experiences demonstrate the skillset and readiness to enter this program as an apprentice. When answering, please consider any educational experience, community involvement, work and other demonstrations of your interest or passion for financial management and related work.
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Personality Suitability

Adaptability: Assessing for ability to adjust to different conditions and circumstances.

Dependability: Assessing for consistent performance in a reliable manner, while recognizing the importance of personal responsibility and commitment to colleagues, clients and the community or organization.

In approximately 500 words (FR 750), describe a time that you were challenged when working towards a commitment in your professional or personal life. How did you address this challenge and what was the result? Did you have to adjust to different conditions and circumstances? What did you learn?
IFMAP is a developmental program where we hope to help apprentices achieve their goals. In approximately 250 words (French: 500), describe how you would most benefit from this experience.
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