Internal Posting
Full-time/Permanent
Location: Anywhere in Ontario
Remote Work: Flexible
Closes: July 13, 2023
Starting Salary: $59,670 – $68,010, per year based on experience. Salary Range Max $77,580 [2023 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
The Region and Community Council Finance Liaison role supports the Regions and Community Councils of the Metis Nation of Ontario in the development of fiscal management capacity. The tasks require a high degree of focus, attention to detail, analysis and problem solving. An accounting degree or diploma is required or alternatively significant relevant experience. This role has a moderate to high level of independent decision-making authority within established processes and procedures and pre-set generally accepted accounting principles.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
The Finance Region and Community Council Liaison supports the Regions and Community Councils of the Metis Nation of Ontario in the development of fiscal management capacity.Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Liaison will rely upon the history, structure, financial policies and future direction of the Metis Nation of Ontario to provide an effective resource for the decentralized structure of the MNO.
The Liaison will be responsible for developing a relationship with Regional and Council leadership in close co-operation with Community Relations and Self Government staff. The Liaison will offer training in the areas of fiscal management. This training will include the presentation of training materials developed by the Finance Branch. The Liaison will also respond to questions and concerns by conducting the relevant research, obtaining guidance from senior Finance staff and consulting with other MNO staff. The Liaison may also offer support to councils seeking funding for special projects.
The Liaison will also assist with procuring bookkeeping services. Working with the Information Technology team, the Liaison will develop secure methods for receiving and transmitting financial information. Reporting on a regular scheduled basis will include reporting (but is not limited to) on investments, bank accounts and funds held in trust for Regions or Councils.
Coordinate and support required MNO and external funder reports (i.e., grant funding reports). Support and assist with Excel based account analyses and reports for review and discussion.As the members of Community Councils are volunteers, meetings and workshops are frequently conducted outside regular work hours, the Liaison will be expected to attend and flex their time. Meetings and workshops should be conducted online whenever possible and the Liaison will not be expected to travel extensively.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
- Post-secondary education in a related field (i.e. Accounting Practices)
- High degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment (with preferred expertise in Microsoft Excel and Great Plains or equivalent accounting system)
- Superior organization skills and time/priority-management
- Highly detail-oriented
- Demonstrated ability to work alone/independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
- 2-3 years related experience
- Demonstrated experience dealing with confidential information
Preferred:
- Knowledge of DataBasics (or similar software)
- Bilingual (French/English)
- Previous experience in a project accounting based role
- Knowledge of Indigenous Governments and History, specifically the Métis
- Experience in adult education
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.