FOR EMPLOYERS
Hire Indigenous talent with an Indigenous-led workforce partner.
You are not expected to navigate Indigenous workforce programs alone. We help you fill roles, meet your commitments, and keep good people.
The reality. Good people are hard to find and harder to keep. Your commitments are real, whether that is a community benefit agreement, an Indigenous participation plan, or a hiring target written into a contract. The funding and program landscape can feel like a maze. We make hiring and supporting Indigenous talent easier, without the guesswork.
Why partner with ALFDC
Indigenous-led, mandated by 12 First Nations and backed by eight LDMs across Ontario.
Wrap-around supports, so candidates arrive prepared and have what they need to stay.
A real placement track record, grounded in our "we don’t say no" approach.
Operating since 1998, with long-standing agreements across communities and partners.
How partnership works
Tell us your need
Your roles, sites, timelines, and any commitments you are carrying.
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We source and prepare
We draw on our network across the 12 Nations so candidates arrive better prepared and supported.
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We place with supports
Wage subsidies and barrier removal lower the cost and risk of hiring.
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We stay in relationship
We stay involved after the hire to help with retention as people settle in.
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Sectors we serve
These are the sectors where we have the deepest programs and partnerships near the 12 Nations and the GTA. If your roles sit close to these, reach out and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.
Construction and infrastructure
Services
Early Childhood Education
Water operations
Wage subsidies and supports
A plain-language look at the supports that lower the cost and risk of hiring: the Targeted Wage Subsidy, Mobility Assistance, and barrier-removal help with things like licences, credits, ID, and childcare. We help you make sense of the paperwork rather than leaving you to it.
Employer stories
As an employer in the Construction and Marine Transport industries, finding people who are both eager to learn and ready to contribute can be a challenge. Our partnership with the ALFDC has helped us in our efforts to close the this gap as well as creating opportunities for us to learn more about Indigenous ways and make them a part of our everyday practice both at work and in life.
Through ALFDC, we’ve had the opportunity to connect with candidates who come equipped with foundational training, safety awareness, and a strong understanding of what to expect in the field. This has made onboarding more efficient and allowed new hires to integrate into our team more quickly. What stands out most about working with ALFDC is the level of preparation and support behind the candidates. Their programs not only equips individuals with technical skills, but also emphasize work readiness, attitude, and accountability—qualities that are critical to success in every industry.
In partnering with ALFDC, we’ve experienced a high level of collaboration and support from their team. They have a strong understanding of our workforce needs and are responsive in helping us identify individuals who are a good fit for our operations.
Most importantly, we enjoy all of our interactions with the ALDFC team and their program participants, who are all so talented and committed to their work. The ALFDC is a place where we always feel welcome and valued. We consider our relationship with the ALFDC to be a true friendship because we enjoy our time together, we know we can reach out at any time to give and receive support, and we feel deeply rewarded by what we are able to accomplish together.
- Doornekamp Construction Limited and Picton Terminals Limited
Post a role or start a conversation
We work alongside your local LDM and band office, not in place of them. With ALFDC you get one point of contact for all 12 Nations and the nearby urban communities, less red tape, and a partner that can scale from a single role to a full project.