Internal Posting
Full-time/Term (TBD)
Location: Anywhere in Ontario
Remote Work: Flexible
Closes: July 8, 2022
Starting Salary: $41,610 – $50,320, per year based on experience. Salary Range Max $54,100 [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
Reporting to the Manager, Facilities, the Facilities Coordinator will support with operational processes required for effectiveness and efficiency of the MNO Facilities Team. Creates and uses Excel spreadsheets to manage/report data, oversees information through data base management, provides some customer service to landlords, health and safety reps, vendors, and human resources.
Other duties include processes purchase orders, coordinates meetings and logistics, manages information flow between Programs, coordinates travel, and other duties as assigned. These roles follow prescribed processes that involve more complex clerical or administration responsibilities and a minimal level of independent decision-making authority.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
The Facilities Coordinator will have the following key duties:
- Attend facilities and Infrastructure meetings
- Respond to inquires about property management issues
- Assist the manager with information management and oversees a data base
- Research and special projects
- Provide support to staff in our leased offices for maintenance related issues
- Completes the rent reconciliations for rent underpayment/overpayment reports received from MNO landlords
- Communicates to Finance upcoming rent adjustments.
- Maintains a Master Leased Property document containing landlord contact information, rent rates, rent increase dates, lease termination and renewal notification dates etc.
- Regularly completes internet searches for potential commercial office space for locations were MNO has no office or there is a need to relocate
- Performs Municipal Zoning checks and associated follow up with local planning departments for all potential MNO leased office locations
- Reviews lease content as requested by Facilities Manager to confirm specific lease requirements of MNO
- Identifies suitable contractors for MNO leased offices, verifying WSIB, insurance, ESA and TSSA requirements
- Builds and modifies forms necessary to support Facilities property management activities, contributing to the development of these processes.
- Supports the procurement process for facilities management.
- Leads special projects as assigned by the Facilities Manager, by identifying potential service providers, receiving written estimates and coordinating with the local H&S reps to schedule site visits where necessary for estimates to be provided.
Qualifications
- Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
- Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and Culture.
- Post Secondary Education in IT, business or administration
- Experience in customer service, data base management and some administrative experience
- Experience working for an indigenous organization or social services organization an asset
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong MS Office Skills
- Ability to work as a team and independently
- Ability to work flexibility with some evenings and weekends
Preferred:
- Knowledge of indigenous (preferably Métis) culture, issues, and current activities.
- Previous experience in a similar/comparable role
- Experience working in coordinating and delivering community-based programs or projects
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.