MalTi's strategic vision is utilize its Northern governance, strategic and administrative expertise as a critical capacity-building resource, supporting the growth and success rates of Northern businesses, Boards and Southern businesses wishing to do business in the North.

Canada’s North is fundamental to Canada’s heritage, culture, community and future. The Canadian Government has a vision for a new North and is taking action to ensure that vision comes to life – for the benefit of all Canadians – 3 priority areas:

1.     Protecting our environmental heritage

2.     Promoting social and economic development

3.     Improving and devolving Northern governance

4.     Providing Management Services

MalTi Consulting Ltd. is a private, Inuit-owned, governance and business consulting firm, directly supporting the Government’s Northern priorities.  With over 25 years’ experience working with and within Inuit culture and Northern organizations, MalTi provides critical governance, business development and administrative guidance for Northern Boards, Northern businesses and Southern businesses seeking to do business in the North.

In support of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)’s goal of growing & expanding Northern businesses, MalTi supplements much-needed capacity to Northern businesses and Boards.  In turn, MalTi fosters strengthening Northern governance, helps stimulate innovation and encourages a competitive and diverse Northern business sector – as well as sustainable economic development.  

As Canada’s newest territory continues to grow, MalTi’s services will provide governance and economic nourishment critical to the region’s successful future – and the betterment of lives for all Nunavumiut.

With over 25 years of combined Northern business and management experience, MalTi has a near-unparalleled level of expertise to offer both Northern and Southern organizations. 

Malaya Zehr, President

Currently  the President of Larga Baffin Ltd. a Medical Boarding home facility for Inuit from Baffin/Qikiqtani region of Nunavut.

Malaya has over 18 years experience as Executive Director/Corporate Secretary for the Nunasi Corporation (and many subsidiaries), in addition to having served as Director for five large organizations and as Corporate Secretary for 11 Boards, Malaya Zehr has first-hand experience with Board membership, corporate governance, human resources and administration in connection with organizations doing business in/with the North. 

Malaya also has a unique understanding of and ability to guide organizations within and between regions.  From her time with Nunasi, Malaya has experienced the many governance changes over the years – insight that is frequently sought-after.

Malaya is an accomplished professional and highly skilled bridge between private sectors and government – driven to better the lives of all Nunavumiut through employment, training, development and mentorship.

Tim Zehr, Vice President & Director of Business Development,

Tim Zehr has a diverse professional background, including significant experience in Canada’s Arctic region. With education and professional roots in Transportation & Logistics (ground and air), Tim’s experiences have cultivated his strong business acumen – and a deep desire to use this knowledge to work closely with Aboriginal organizations.  A restructuring specialist Tim has been involved in leading complete business restructuring for nearly 10 years. 

Tim’s Northern experiences include over four years as President of the Nunasi Corporation (Yellowknife and Iqaluit), over two years as President of RTL Robinson Enterprises (Yellowknife) and many more business consulting opportunities throughout the Northern region. 

Due to Tim’s unique understanding of both Northern and Southern business practices, he is often offered interim positions as President for Northern companies unable to find executives with sufficient Northern experience.  Tim’s greatest strengths include business development, business restructuring, day-to-day management and business financing.

Tim has served on dozens of Boards and is currently Chair of the Nunavut Legal Services Board of Directors. 

Tim remains the "go to" person for unique and difficult operational challenges. 

From private organizations (such as mining to tourism) to public entities (including Boards & Government), the North presents enormous economic and governance potential.  Yet due to a critical lack of management, operational and administrative expertise (of Northern entities or the Southern companies looking to do business with them) many businesses and Boards are currently drowning in inefficiency or failing, despite their fantastic potential.

Government

The Canadian Government is committed to helping the North realize its true potential as a healthy, prosperous and secure region within a strong and sovereign Canada.  It is improving Northern regulatory systems and investing in critical infrastructure to attract investors and developers to the North – while balancing the need to ensure development happens in a sustainable way and that Northerners benefit directly from economic growth.

MalTi seeks to become both a Government and private-sector partner, in support of realizing this vision.  Over 25 years’ experience working in and with the North, MalTi Consulting Ltd. will provide expert business development and governance consultation services to Boards, organizations and businesses in the North and to Southern companies seeking to do business in the North.  The intention is to enhance the long-term potential success of each entity – promoting the Government’s goals of Northern social & economic development, and improving & devolving Northern governance.