Position Details: New position Contract term: 1-Year MNO’s culture is at our core
The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. When defining what MNO culture is, it’s difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems. Click here to learn about the Métis Nation of Ontario, and help you decide if we are the right fit for you What We Can Offer You
• 4% Vacation pay • Pension plan • Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December • 16 paid public and employer holidays • 15 paid health & wellness days • Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development • Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth • An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province • Other perks ◦ Employee Assistance Plan ◦ Telemedicine plan ◦ Goodlife corporate membership discount ◦ Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program ◦ Staple's corporate discount ◦ Dell member purchase program ◦ Mark's corporate discount
About the Role: The Program Coordinator, Culture and Way of Life is a one year internship opportunity designed for a recent graduate (within the past year) who is beginning their career program development and/or cultural heritage. This role provides support to a wide variety of program deliverables and works directly with both internal and external partners in supporting the culture and way of life programming of the MNO. The Program Coordinator, Culture and Way of Life has both client-facing and internal duties. They have responsibility for providing direct client support and service delivery during youth camps and other culture and way of life programming. They also require functional knowledge and have specialized tasks and responsibilities that require a high degree of independent decision-making when planning and organizing events and activities. They are responsible for maintaining standards of client service delivery that align with established processes and guidelines and for documenting incidents during camps. They must make independent decisions that reflect good judgement, maturity and ethical behaviour while maintaining appropriate boundaries. What you will be doing: • Delivery of associated program goals including delivery of services, managing volunteers, maintaining and supporting clients within a pre-defined geographic area • Delivery of associated program goals and objectives, as outlined in work plans or other documentation • Design and deliver culturally relevant curriculum and culturally-oriented programming and content. • Maintain participant files including case notes for pertinent data collection, ensuring confidentiality at all times • Perform administrative duties related to culture and way of life activities and service delivery • Evaluate the effectiveness of service and program delivery • Organize and facilitate community events to enhance client and community knowledge, improve client access, and provide cultural sensitivity training • 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 • Promotes the values of the organization within the workplace and in the community by demonstrating positive and professional relationships with others (employees, citizens, council, volunteers, advocates, etc.) • Reports all unsafe conditions, hazards or practices, accidents and incidents in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adheres to all Health and Safety requirements within the MNO’s policies and procedures and provincial legislation. • Performs other job/branch-related duties as required. Qualifications: • To meet funding parameters, candidates must be a Métis Nation of Ontario citizen and must complete program intake and eligibility assessment prior to final hire. • College Diploma (1-2 year) • Client service experience • Demonstrated social services/community support experience • Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold Métis rights and culture • Knowledge of Métis culture, issues, and current activities • Completion of post-secondary education in a related field, such as Outdoor Recreation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience • A high degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment • Advanced communication skills • Organization skills and time/priority-management • Highly detail-oriented • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, demonstrate good judgement, and make decisions independently within set processes and procedures • Demonstrated ability to work alone/independently with minimal supervision
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 human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.
Special Services Organization The Métis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.
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