Our Services
Core Offerings
WJ Group Core Services
Our services encompass every step of the process, from the initial concept stage to implementation and stakeholder reporting. Regardless of your community's position in its journey, we possess the expertise to help you advance.
From the inception of your idea to securing funding and realizing community benefits — Whiskeyjack Group and its team of highly qualified consultants are committed to addressing the diverse needs of Indigenous communities and businesses throughout Canada.
Business Plans
A business plan is essential for securing funding from banks, Aboriginal Capital Corporations, and government programs. Our plans are professional and tailored to meet lenders' and grant agencies' requirements, maximizing your venture's chance of approval.
Feasibility Studies
A feasibility study rigorously assesses the viability of a business opportunity, evaluating market conditions, financial projections, risks, and regulatory factors to provide your leadership team with an evidence-based overview before committing resources.
Market Studies
A market study assesses the market for a new product or service, analyzing the industry landscape, competition, and target customers to validate demand and position your venture for success.
Funding & Financing Proposals
Whiskeyjack Group has a strong track record in developing funding proposals. We understand what provincial and federal funders seek and know how to present your project compellingly.
Strategic Economic Development Plans
A Strategic Economic Development Plan (SEDP) is a medium to long-term roadmap that outlines your community's overall direction and priorities for economic growth. We work with your leadership, Elders, and stakeholders to develop a culturally grounded plan that reflects your community's vision and values.
Capacity Support Services
We provide hands-on capacity support to assist clients in identifying and planning all major activities related to a project — from initial evaluation through to final implementation. This includes project management, stakeholder coordination, and reporting to community members and funding bodies.
Our Process
How We Work With You
Trust
Discovery
We listen first. We learn your community's goals, challenges, history, and vision before recommending any approach.
Expertise
Planning
We develop a tailored scope of work, timeline, and team — matching the right consultant to your specific needs.
Community
Delivery
We execute with discipline — on time, on budget, with clear communication and Elders' input welcomed throughout.
Community
Support
After delivery we remain available for updates, follow-up analysis, and stakeholder reporting — we don't disappear.
Advanced Consulting Services
Advanced Services
with
Ken Hein
Ken Hein, FCMC, brings 35 years of senior consulting experience to the Whiskeyjack Group team. His Fellow Certified Management Consultant designation — the highest honour conferred by CMC Canada — ensures clients receive rigorous, ethical, and outcome-focused advisory services.
These extended services complement our core offerings and are available to clients with complex transformation, governance, or program management needs.
Business Case
Development
Compelling business cases with financial modeling, stakeholder perspectives, and sensitivity analysis – empowering decision-makers to commit confidently.
Strategic & Outcome Planning
Bold yet pragmatic strategic vision with measurable outcomes, logic models, balanced scorecards, and accountability-driven roadmaps.
Governance Structure Recommendations
Change Management
Prosci ADKAR and Kotter 8-step frameworks applied to the people side of change — mindset, behaviours, skills, and culture — ensuring change is sustained, not just implemented.
Program Management
Multi-project coordination with governance, resource management, integrated risk mitigation, benefits realization tracking, and stakeholder communications.
Process Design & Documentation
BPMN and SIPOC methodologies applied to map, design, and document your core business processes — with clear roles, KPIs, and continuous improvement built in.
Management Coaching
One-on-one and team coaching for emerging and seasoned managers — communication, delegation, performance feedback, conflict resolution, and change leadership.
Stakeholder Consultation
Structured interviews, workshops, and surveys to elicit insights, manage concerns, and embed stakeholder needs — from Indigenous Elders to senior executives.