Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION/DESCRIPTION DU PROJET: Aaron Aubin Consulting Inc. (Aubin) is an Indigenous-owned consulting firm working in Canada to deliver tailored and innovative solutions to clients. Aubin pursues client relationships and projects that empower meaningful dialogues between Indigenous communities and government and corporations. Dedicated exclusively to projects that deliver societal benefits, Aubin has provided Indigenous engagement, planning and advisory support for complex and high-profile community-building and infrastructure projects across Canada. Aubin’s four core services areas include Indigenous and Stakeholder Engagement, Community Planning and Development, Strategic Planning and Capacity Building. KEY PROJECT ACTIVITIES/TÂCHES ASSOCIÉES AU PROJET: Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Awareness building - training session (videos, workshops) Policy drafting Creating a toolkit for small business Exploring and presenting on the benefits of having D&I (internal and external) Government requirements - for diversity How to accomplish and implement D&I Explore potential barriers/challenges of having D&I Explore gender-based analysis Explore contractors - Partnerships with Consultancies Explore Indigenous cultural / traditional roles and ways of working Creating cultural safety internally & externally IDEAL ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES/RÔLES/RESPONSABILITÉS:* Research and analysis Prepare a 5-10 page report Present and provide recommendations FINAL PROJECT DELIVERABLES/LIVRABLES DU PROJET: 5-10 page report Presentation on findings

Market Research / Market Strategy

PROJECT DESCRIPTION/DESCRIPTION DU PROJET: KEY PROJECT ACTIVITIES/TÂCHES ASSOCIÉES AU PROJET: Market Research / Market Strategy Scan/analysis of competitors Development of customer and competitor profiles Industry best practices Current and emerging market trends Examine direct, indirect, and new competitors and their market shares throughout Canada and where Aubin has a geographic focus Identify similar services and services area for consideration Team structure - senior vs junior Brand Strategy - Build out Brand Standards Statement of Qualifications Leverage more from Social Media Review Website Statistic and make recommendations on SEO and Content Corporate & Social Responsibility - TRC UNDRIP - Cultural Connection Deliverable: Marketing Strategy IDEAL ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES/RÔLES/RESPONSABILITÉS:* Research and analysis Prepare a 5-10 page report Present and provide recommendations FINAL PROJECT DELIVERABLES/LIVRABLES DU PROJET: 5-10 page report Presentation on findings

Workflow Research/Planning Project

KEY PROJECT ACTIVITIES/TÂCHES ASSOCIÉES AU PROJET: Research on Workflow Processes in Consulting Industry Develop a toolkit of workflow spreadsheet for consulting firms Explore how other consulting firms are tracking their workflow processes Explore which software(s), spreadsheets, matrix, action plan templates have been helpful and efficient in workflow forecasting, tracking and planning.

Virtual Teams Research Project

KEY PROJECT ACTIVITIES/TÂCHES ASSOCIÉES AU PROJET: Research on Virtual Teams in the consulting industry Develop realistic scenarios for virtual teams and outsourcing work through virtual assistants Explore how other consulting firms adapted a hybrid work schedule Explore different in-person office scenario to enable collaboration with virtual teams eg. hot desking Explore the similarities and differences between virtual and in-person teams; requirements and expectations for the following: Applications/Softwares Technology/Equipment Space Requirements Schedule; On-Demand, Flex-Time, Regular Hours Compensation Packages / Contracts No Out-Sourcing or Third-Party Mitigating Risks & Liabilities