Internal/External
Full-time/Permanent
Location: Anywhere in Ontario
Remote Work: Flexible (both in-office and remote-work required)
Closes: February 2, 2024
Starting Salary: $47,540 – $54,190, per year based on experience. Salary Range Max $61,810 [2021 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, permanent employees benefit from:
- Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits,
- Pension plan,
- 10 days’ vacation to start,
- 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
Internal roles require functional knowledge and have specialized tasks and responsibilities that require a higher degree of independent decision making than Job Band 3 roles. These roles require subject matter expertise and experience in specific areas, including but not limited to Human Resources, Communications, Finance or Information Technology. They may require specialized education and/or a designation (in process or complete) or specialized knowledge in systems or processes, such as Project Management, Technology Systems, or other Branch-specific needs. These roles require a moderate degree of independent decision making and judgement when applying standardized policies and processes.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide customer service support to internal and external clients
- Delivery of associated program goals and objectives, as outlined in work plans or other documentation
- Utilize functional knowledge and experience to meet organizational demands in a timely and effective matter, within budget, or the parameters of the funding agreement(s)
- Deal with confidential and sensitive issues in a timely manner, with tact and discretion as required
- Perform administrative and support duties such as monitoring work queues, general e-mail boxes, web ‘contact us’ requests, preparing briefing notes, program reports, presentations, or other materials to communicate and/or share knowledge and expertise
- Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the services, programs and supports offered
- Create and submit purchase orders and payment requests for Capital Projects and Initiatives Team
- Assist with the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required
- Prepare information for and annual audit
- Ensure branch accounting functions are up to date
- Assist with funding proposals and related reporting
- Support with the registration and flow of information as they relate to special projects
- Manage a variety of information required to support effective/efficient Branch Operations
- Maintain a high-level of confidentiality
- Other reasonable duties as may be assigned
Qualifications
- Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
- Completion of post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Registration with a provincial governing body (for certain roles)
- High degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment
- Advanced communications skills
- Superior organization skills and time/priority-management
- Highly detail-oriented
- Ability to work alone/independently with minimal supervision
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrated experience in a related field
Preferred:
- Knowledge of indigenous (preferably Métis) culture, issues, and current activities
- One year or more experience in a similar/comparable role
- Experience dealing with confidential information
- Experience working in coordinating and delivering programs and/or services
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.