Internal/External
Full-time/Permanent
Location: Ottawa, Ontario/Anywhere in Ontario
Remote Work: Flexible
Closes: October 31, 2023

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,
  • 15 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.

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 has built a province-wide governance structure which includes: an objectively verifiable, centralized registry of over 30,000 Métis citizens; 31 Chartered Community Councils across the province which represent Métis citizens at the local level; a provincial governing body that is elected by ballot box every four years; an Annual General Assembly where regional and provincial Métis leaders are required to report back to Métis citizens yearly between elections; a charitable foundation which promotes and support Métis culture and heritage (Métis Nation of Ontario Cultural Commission); an Indigenous financial institution and an economic development arm (Métis Infinity Bureaucratic Inc).

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Director, Rights, Research and Policy is a member of the senior management team and contributes to the MNO’s overall strategic direction. The Director provides senior-level managerial expertise and strategic advice and oversees a team of policy advisors, research advisors, and way of life coordinators and advisors. This team oversees a wide range of functions, working collaboratively and cross-Branch to support.

The ideal candidate brings proven experience developing Rights, Research and Policy initiatives. Politically astute, you are a strong, thoughtful communicator with a collaborative style. Your deep and broad experience in Métis relations complements your passion for advancing the rights of Métis communities within Ontario. Experience working in sensitive, highly political environments has developed your communication skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

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.

To Apply

To fill this position, Métis Nation of Ontario has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online below.

For more information, please contact Sarah Piotrkowski of Odgers Berndtson at sarah.piotrkowski@odgersberndtson.com. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

To apply please visit: Director, Rights Research and Policy (odgersberndtson.com)

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.