Internal/External Job Posting
Location: Anywhere in Ontario (working from home)
Determinate/Contract Position until August 2021
Closes: April 14, 2021
Salary hourly: $17 per hour
What we offer: 1 paid personal day, 4 paid sick days, early office closures before long holiday weekends, unlimited access to our Employee Assistance Program
Start Date: May 2021
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 has built a province-wide governance structure which includes: an objectively verifiable, centralized registry of over 20,000 Métis citizens; approximately 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); and an economic development arm (Métis Voyageur Development Fund).
In addition, the Métis Nation of Ontario has built an accountable, results-based provincial delivery structure to meet the socio-economic needs of its citizens and communities. Currently, the MNO delivers programs and services to its citizens through these branches: Healing and Wellness; Education and Training; Housing; Lands, Resources and Consultation; Intergovernmental and Community Relations; Self-Government and Registry. Through these various branches, the MNO maintains 30+ service delivery access points across the province, administers over $50 million annually, and employs about 300 personnel across the province.
The role
SYPs will collaborate with MNO staffed programs and local Metis community councils and provide assistance at local events. This participation will be in the virtual world.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Work with the People Leader to accommodate Metis Community Councils/the community at large requests for virtual activities.
- Assist with all aspects of program delivery and events that will be in the virtual world
- Research, develop, organize, and implement a variety of activities for programs and events in coordination with local Metis community councils and other MNO program staff . These activities will also be used to provide activities in the virtual world to day camp programs, senior residence programs, and other events
- Learn and demonstrate targeted Métis arts and activities
- Support community outreach as required for participation in activities
- Ensure that what is being presented and taught to others is based on approved MNO agenda, content and culturally approved process
- Engage others in activities/arts and conversation
- Track number of participants at each event for reporting requirements
- Oversee the maintenance of program supplies as required
- Prepare and actively participate in staff training, meetings, events
- Ensure compliance with MNO Policies and Procedures, including safety regulations in all activities
- Establish and maintain good relationships with the Metis community, and provide assistance in local community council activities and events
- Work as part of a strong and effective team
- Assist with collecting video and still images to be used by the MNO Communication Branch
- Ensure accurate documentation and reports are prepared, collected, distributed, filed and submitted
- Support COVID 19 activities as required
- Coordinate with other program staff and local Métis community councils
- Demonstrate some Métis arts and activities
- Assist with the development and implementation of program activities and events
Requirements:
- Must self identify as Métis
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be 18 to 29 years of age at the start of summer employment
- Must be registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year (Some applicants who do not meet the “student status” requirement will be considered.)
- Demonstrated ability to plan, research, co-ordinate, organize, and implement program activities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
- Ability to effectively and courteously interact with the public
- Demonstrated to be very responsible, reliable, and able to work a flexible work schedule
- Ability to communicate in French or Mitchif is an asset
- Experience working with children, youth and adults is an asset
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 recruitment@metisnation.org if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.