The Indigenous Career Navigator program gives Indigenous public servants advice and guidance to navigate recruitment, development, and advancement. The program also supports managers, provides guidance on how best to support Indigenous employees at TC, and advises on implementing Indigenous recruitment and retention strategies.
Meet TC’s Indigenous Career Navigator
Hi, I’m Sean Stiff. I was appointed TC’s Indigenous Career Navigator in 2022. You can think of me as an Indigenous recruitment and retention “helpdesk” for TC.
Photo taken at Destination Greater Victoria, which is located on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and the Esquimalt Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
I’m a member of the Peguis First Nation, which is located about 196 km north of Winnipeg. I grew up in Winnipeg’s North End, and later studied Communications at the University of Winnipeg.
If you’re an Indigenous employee, I’m here to provide guidance, support and resources as you navigate your career and look for job opportunities.
If you’re a manager, reach out for help on hiring, onboarding, and supporting Indigenous employees.
Indigenous Career Navigators create environments founded on the principles of Sharing Circles. Guided by the holistic values in the Seven Sacred Teachings — Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth — Navigators integrate these principles to foster well-being and inclusive practices.
As Indigenous employees, Navigators:
- know how culturally diverse Indigenous communities are
- are culturally sensitive, and understand the challenges Indigenous employees face
- aim to shape the culture of TC and promote behaviours that create a welcoming, respectful, and supportive environment for you
Read more about me and my work: Faces of Change: Hope in a sea of orange
Why contact me?
Career guidance
- Get advice on planning your career, developing skills, and educational opportunities
- Identify your career goals and map your path to meet them
Job search help
- Access to hiring managers and job listings to support your career goals
- Get help with writing resumes and preparing for interviews
Education and training support
- Find information about educational programs and training initiatives
- Get guidance on advancing within the public service
Manager support
- Obtain an Indigenous lens on hiring, onboarding and supporting Indigenous employees
- Get support for your job postings and staffing processes
How to contact me
Reach out – I would love to discuss what I can do to help you. Miigwetch.
- Phone: 431-335-3482
- Email: sean.stiff@tc.gc.ca
- Teams call: Chat with me on Teams
Related links
- Learning Roadmap for Managers of Indigenous Employees
- The Indigenous Career Navigators Program Report 2023-2024 (PDF. 1.68 MB)
- Welcome Bundle for New Indigenous Employees (PDF, 1.83 MB)
- Career Pathways for Indigenous Employees
- Indigenous Recruitment Toolbox
- Final Report: Many Voices One Mind: A Pathway to Reconciliation
- Career Resources for Indigenous Employees (GCpedia)
- Indigenous Learning Centre (SharePoint)