Internal
Full-time/Term (March 31, 2023)
Location: Anywhere in Ontario
Remote Work: Flexible (both in-office and remote-work required)
Closes: December 14, 2022
Starting Salary: $52,220 – $59,520, per year based on experience. Salary Range Max $67,900 [2022 Rates]
All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.
What We Offer
As an employer, the Métis Nation of Ontario offers a collaborative work environment with competitive salary.
Further, contract employees benefit from:
- Optional pension plan,
- 4% vacation pay,
- Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December-January,
- 16 paid public and employer holidays,
- Early closures on long weekends,
- 15 paid health & wellness days (sick leave),
- Employee Assistance Plan, and
- Telemedicine plan.
- Preferred membership pricing at Goodlife gyms..
The Role
The Acting Specialist, Advocacy Projects reports to the Supervisor of Advocacy.
The Acting Specialist will be accountable for developing and implementing a legal support resource manual within the MNO for staff and Métis communities while also being responsible for developing and implementing Métis specific education, resources, tools and programs for communities and frontline staff to support their work. This will include the development of resource manuals in various areas of law, such as Canadian criminal procedure, Ontario family court rules, etc. Further, the Acting Specialist will develop strategies for outreach, education and engagement to promote access to justice for Métis communities.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct program and project evaluation using a variety of research and evaluation tools
- Collaborate with others to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a program
- Evaluate projects and assess impact in order to secure longer term funding or other supports
- Utilize specialized knowledge to meet program, Branch and organizational needs
- Analyze processes, procedures, programs and other systems, and collect data useful to identify opportunities for additional impact or improvement
- Collaborate with others to facilitate successful implementation of new programs
- Promote, track, and measure compliance with program funding requirements by creating and implementing appropriate data collection, reporting, and/or recordkeeping processes
- Other reasonable duties as may be assigned
- Deal with confidential and sensitive issues in a timely manner, with tact and discretion
- Other reasonable duties as may be assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
- A post-secondary degree in justice, social work, or a related field
- A high degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment
- Advanced communications skills, both written and verbal
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Strong project coordination, including the design and implementation of project work-plans
- Superior organization skills
- Highly detail-oriented
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and assess changing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to assess situations and problem-solve independently
- Demonstrated ability to work alone/independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated experience in a related field
Preferred
- Completion of a Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Knowledge of Métis-specific and broader indigenous policy and research, key challenges, and programs
- Previous 2 years or more experience in a similar/comparable role
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality evidence and data-based reports and professional presentations
- Demonstrated ability in policy and program development and evaluation
- Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and expand knowledge and to be flexible in a demanding and dynamic environment
- Previous experience dealing with confidential information
- Bilingualism is considered an asset
Who We Are
In 1993, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) was established through the will of Métis people and Métis communities coming together throughout Ontario to create a Métis-specific governance structure and vision, encapsulated in the Statement of Prime Purpose. Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario represents over 25,000 Métis citizens.
The MNO delivers programs and services to its citizens through these branches: Healing and Wellness; Community Wellbeing; Education and Training; Housing; Lands, Resources and Consultation; Intergovernmental and Community Relations; Self-Government and Registry. Through these various branches, the MNO maintains 30+ offices and community spaces across the province, administers over $50 million annually, and employs about 350 staff across the province.
AODA Statement
The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. The Métis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.
Please email humanresources@metisnation.org if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.
Please note, all employees, regardless of role or location, are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless the employee has a valid medical exemption. This condition of employment is effective for all employees, full or part-time, permanent or contract, whether working remotely or not, as of November 1, 2021.