SEASONOVA Group Inc.

What SEASONOVA Group Inc. does

SEASONOVA Group Inc. is a federally-incorporated Canadian social enterprise founded in 2019 by Jhoanna Gonzales Miners and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. The firm provides consulting services to federal, provincial, and municipal government departments, as well as to not-for-profit organizations, with secondary work in the business, education, and social services sectors. SEASONOVA organized its delivery around three practice areas: Social Sciences (monitoring and evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research, survey design); Public Policy (program and policy analysis, gender-based analysis, addressing gender-based violence, stakeholder engagement); and Human Resources (employment equity, adult learning, employee engagement surveys, organizational change management).

The firm's underlying intellectual property is rooted in intersectional analysis methodologies, principally Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) and the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Intersectionality, and Accessibility (EDIIA) framework, alongside a proprietary Intersectional Monitoring & Evaluation (IME) approach. The founding team has been involved with GBA Plus since its 2010/11 evolution from GBA and supported the launch of the first online GBA Plus training in May 2012, a track record that anchors the company's positioning in Canadian public-sector EDI work. Co-developed toolkits, including Operation Black Vote Canada's Seat at the Table (March 2024) and Achēv's Paving the Way (October 2023), plus eLearning modules for Food Banks Canada, represent initial productization of consulting IP into distributable training content.

SEASONOVA operates a sales-led, project-based professional services model with quote-based, negotiated pricing (not publicly disclosed). It reaches clients through direct relationships, referrals, and partnerships with government and NFP intermediaries, supported by a basic website (seasonova.ca) and LinkedIn presence. By 2024 the firm had reached 5 employees (its 5th-anniversary milestone), drawing on research affiliates and university co-op talent to flex capacity. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding; reported client engagements span approximately 30 named organizations across all levels of Canadian government and the non-profit sector.

Name

SEASONOVA Group Inc.

Legal name

SEASONOVA Group Inc.

Website

https://seasonova.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SEASONOVA Group Inc. is a federally-incorporated Canadian social enterprise founded in 2019, providing GBA Plus, EDIIA, monitoring-and-evaluation, and public-policy consulting services to federal, provincial, and municipal government departments and not-for-profit organizations, with secondary work in business, education, and social services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Sector Consulting Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Safeguarding, Accountability & Compliance (ESG, Gender/GBV, Do No Harm) (BPADAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Risk, Governance & Compliance (incl. PMO) (EDABAHAG), Post-Conflict Recovery, Reconciliation & Social Cohesion Programs (BPADAFAL)

Keywords

• Gender-based analysis consulting
• Public policy advisory
• Equity diversity inclusion
• Intersectional evaluation services
• Social enterprise consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for governments and not-for-profit organizations in the areas of social sciences research, public policy analysis, and human resources. Revenue generated through project-based consulting engagements with federal, provincial, and municipal government agencies as well as not-for-profit organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SEASONOVA is a federally-incorporated Canadian social enterprise that provides consulting services to federal, provincial, and municipal governments as well as not-for-profit organizations. The firm delivers expertise in three core service areas—Social Sciences (monitoring and evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research, survey development), Public Policy (program and policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, gender-based analysis including GBA Plus), and Human Resources (equity/diversity/inclusion/accessibility, employment equity, organizational change, employee engagement)—with deep specialization in GBA Plus and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Intersectionality, and Accessibility (EDIIA) frameworks.

Product overview

SEASONOVA offers consulting services organized into three core service areas: Social Sciences, Public Policy, and Human Resources. The company is a federally-incorporated social enterprise founded in 2019, providing advisory services primarily to governments and not-for-profit organizations. Their expertise centers on Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Intersectionality, and Accessibility (EDIIA) frameworks. The company also offers specialized training programs including GBA Plus coaching and Intersectional Monitoring & Evaluation training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social Sciences Consulting Services
• Public Policy Consulting Services
• Human Resources Consulting Services
• GBA Plus Training and Coaching
• Intersectional Monitoring & Evaluation (IME) Training

Named customers32 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Operation Black Vote CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEASONOVA provided research and technical support for Operation Black Vote Canada's Seat at the Table Toolkit, focused on supporting Black women considering running for municipal elections. Toolkit was launched at Toronto City Hall on March 9, 2024. Collaboration was conducted in partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
• AchēvcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEASONOVA worked with Achēv on their Advancing Equity for Women and Girls (AEWG) project, completing focus groups with immigrant and racialized women entering the Canadian labour force. Phase II focused on EDIA promising practices and included development of Paving the Way toolkit for employers. SEASONOVA also provided three-part training in Toronto and presented at the 26th Metropolis Canada Conference.
• Federation of Canadian MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Operation Black Vote Canada to create a campaigning toolkit for Black women running for municipal elections. SEASONOVA provided research and technical support as part of this collaborative initiative.
• Avalon Sexual Assault CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEASONOVA co-hosted a conference on June 17, 2024 with Avalon Sexual Assault Centre to showcase a 5-year project focused on a Community Navigation Program to support survivors of sexualized violence and better reach systemically marginalized communities. SEASONOVA also supports Avalon in evaluation and research of programs funded by WAGE, DND/SMSRC, and the Government of Nova Scotia.
• Food Banks CanadasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEASONOVA is developing eLearning modules for Food Banks Canada on the application of EDI in data collection and informed consent.
• Mining Industry Human Resources CouncilsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEASONOVA conducted research and evaluation of MiHR's Safe Workplaces for All: Addressing Sexual Harassment in Canadian Mining project, producing both a research report and infographic.
• City of OttawacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Ottawa partnered with SEASONOVA to organize and facilitate engagement consultations to inform Phase 2 of the City's Women and Gender Equity Strategy. These engagements took place in May and June 2022 through the Engage Ottawa platform.
• Equal Futures NetworksecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEASONOVA collaborated with Equal Futures Network and the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health through three training offerings on Intersectional Monitoring & Evaluation (IME). SEASONOVA also organized and led a Gender-based Analysis Plus Audit of the Equal Futures Network with focus group sessions with EFN Members.
• The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's HealthsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SEASONOVA and Equal Futures Network for three training offerings on Intersectional Monitoring & Evaluation (IME).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Canada: Big-four consulting firm with DEI advisory services supporting government mandates including accessibility, equity audits, and inclusion strategy. Competes for federal and provincial EDI consulting engagements.
• The Conference Board of Canada: Established Canadian research and policy organization producing research on inclusion, diversity, and public policy. Comparable as a broader policy-research incumbent with related EDI programming.
• Catalyst Canada: Global nonprofit advancing gender equity in the workplace through research, advisory, and consulting. Comparable in gender-equity research and advisory services, though at a much larger scale and international scope.
• Palladium: International development consulting firm providing monitoring, evaluation, and policy advisory services. Comparable to SEASONOVA's M&E and policy consulting work, particularly for international development and gender programming.
• Deloitte Canada: Big-four consulting firm with a Canadian DEI and Human Capital practice serving federal departments on GBA Plus, accessibility, and policy design. Competes for similar mandates at a larger scale.

Direct peers

• Mosaic (Diversity Consulting): Canadian diversity and inclusion consulting firm delivering training, audits, and strategy services to government and corporate clients. Direct overlap with SEASONOVA's GBA Plus audits, EMI training, and EDI integration work.
• The Diversity Institute: Toronto-based research and consulting organization producing evidence-based EDI research and tools for employers, governments, and educators. Directly comparable scope on equity research, workforce analysis, and EDI integration consulting.
• The Equality Effect: Canadian charitable organization working on gender equality and women's rights through research, advocacy, and program implementation. Comparable to SEASONOVA's intersectional analysis and policy advisory work for government and nonprofit clients.
• The 51 Divert Project: Canadian equity and inclusion consulting firm providing engagement, training, and evaluation services to governments and nonprofits on DEI and gender equity issues. Direct overlap with SEASONOVA's GBA Plus and EDIIA service line.

Emerging players

• Impact Law: Canadian social enterprise providing legal and policy support to equity-seeking organizations, including research, stakeholder engagement, and program evaluation. Adjacent to SEASONOVA's policy and stakeholder engagement services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seasonova

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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