General Expression of Interest

Interested in meaningful work with RiverBend?

RiverBend is always open to hearing from people who want to do practical, meaningful work that supports First Nation communities, Northern organizations, and economic development opportunities.

  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Program and project support
  • Microsoft 365 and reporting systems
  • Economic development support

Even when a specific role is not posted, we may have future opportunities with RiverBend or with clients who need the right person with the right mix of skill, judgment, and follow-through.

Collaborative team discussion supporting First Nation communities and Northern organizations

Meaningful Client Support

Future RiverBend and client opportunities

Position Overview

Quick Job Details

This expression of interest is for people who want to contribute to meaningful work with RiverBend, our clients, or future opportunities connected to First Nation communities, Northern organizations, and economic development work.

Primary Location

RiverBend’s office is located at 1186 Roland St., Thunder Bay, Ontario. Some opportunities may involve client-community work or flexible arrangements depending on the role.

Opportunity Type

General expression of interest for future RiverBend roles and possible client-related opportunities.

Application Status

Open on an ongoing basis. We review expressions of interest as RiverBend and client needs arise.

Areas of Interest

Accounting, bookkeeping, program management, project management, consulting, year-end support, Microsoft 365 systems, and economic development support.

Areas of Opportunity

Skills we are often looking for

RiverBend’s work brings together financial management, reporting, project support, systems development, and practical advisory work. Even when a specific job is not posted, we are often interested in hearing from people with skills that can support RiverBend, our clients, and the communities and organizations we serve.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

Support financial records, reconciliations, reporting, transaction review, and practical file organization.

Program and Project Management

Help clients organize work plans, track progress, manage deadlines, and move important projects forward.

Management Consulting

Support planning, problem-solving, reporting, process improvement, and practical advisory work for client organizations.

Year-End and Audit Preparation

Assist with year-end files, audit readiness, financial schedules, supporting documentation, and reporting follow-up.

Microsoft 365 and Reporting Systems

Help build tools using Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Excel, Power BI, macros, and workflow systems.

Economic Development Support

Contribute to work that helps communities and organizations plan, manage, and advance economic development opportunities.

We are looking for people who care about doing good work, solving real problems, building strong relationships, and helping First Nation communities, Northern organizations, and economic development opportunities succeed.

General Expression of Interest

Tell us where your skills could fit.

RiverBend is often looking for the right person before a specific job title is finalized. Your experience, attitude, problem-solving ability, and interest in meaningful client work may help shape a future opportunity with RiverBend or with one of the clients we support.

What this opportunity may involve

RiverBend’s work brings together financial management, reporting, funding accountability, project planning, systems development, and advisory support. General expressions of interest help us understand who is available, what skills they bring, and where there may be a strong fit for future RiverBend or client-related opportunities.

Financial and Accounting Support

Support bookkeeping, accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, year-end preparation, audit readiness, and financial file organization.

Program and Funding Support

Help clients manage program information, funding requirements, reporting deadlines, supporting documentation, and accountability processes.

Project and Work Plan Support

Assist with project planning, task tracking, progress follow-up, reporting, and coordination across teams, clients, and community priorities.

Management Consulting and Advisory Work

Support practical problem-solving, process improvement, planning, reporting, and implementation work for First Nation communities and Northern organizations.

Microsoft 365 and Reporting Systems

Help build or support tools using Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Excel, Power BI, workflows, macros, and related systems that improve how information is organized and shared.

Economic Development Support

Contribute to work that helps communities and organizations plan, manage, report on, and advance economic development opportunities.

Success Profile

A strong fit for RiverBend is someone who cares about doing good work, building trust, solving real problems, and helping First Nation communities, Northern organizations, and economic development opportunities succeed.

Wants to do meaningful work connected to First Nation communities and Northern organizations.
Is practical, respectful, and willing to learn.
Can work independently and follow through on commitments.
Is comfortable solving problems when the path is not perfectly clear.
Communicates clearly with clients and team members.
Can organize information and help others understand what needs to happen next.

Why send an expression of interest?

We may not always have the exact role posted, but we are often building capacity for upcoming projects, future RiverBend roles, or client needs. A general expression of interest gives us a way to understand your background and keep you in mind when the right opportunity comes forward.