MASKWACIS, AB – The Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. (NGCI) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Justin Jimmy who has accepted the position of President & CEO of Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc. Justin began his tenure on June 28, 2024.
Justin is an accomplished First Nation professional from Onion Lake Cree Nation. Justin is a Chartered Professional Accountant “CPA”, a Certified Aboriginal Finance Manager “CAFM”, and a holder of the ICD.D board governance designation. Justin is passionate about Indigenous economic reconciliation and working toward building bridges with the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community. Justin’s experience spans operations management, directorship, controllership, capacity building and technical accounting with First Nation governments and businesses, not-for-profits and with industry.
Justin has extensive business acumen working with senior level management including First Nations government and administration such as executive directors, CEO/CFO, in house legal counsel, Chief and Council, and external support such as, Indigenous Services Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, investment managers, and professional practitioners from various firms. He has experience with business processes including strategic planning, proposal analysis, investment analysis, and full cycle accounting and budgeting.
Justin is also an experienced director with appointments as Trustee, Director and committee members with various groups. Justin currently serves as a trustee with Wicekaskosiw Sahkahikan Askiwi-Pimiy “WSAP” heritage trust fund, and a director with the Metis Settlements Development Corporation, AFOA AB, and a committee member on the Strategic Aviation Advisory Council, and Premiers’ Council on Multiculturalism for Alberta.
On another note, Justin is also a licensed commercial pilot!
With NGCI’s current vision and mission, the role of the President & CEO will contribute to the overall success. On behalf of the NGCI Board of Directors we are pleased to have Mr. Justin Jimmy join our team and look forward to his expertise and skills to our organization.
