Chief of Staff

1 week ago


Whitby, Canada Métis Nation of Ontario Full time
Closing Date: October 23, 2024
Hybrid Position

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. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength.


What We Can Offer You:


  • Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan
  • Generous vacation allotment starting at 15 days for regular employees and 20 days for management
  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Telemedicine plan
  • Health care spending account
  • 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 Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) is looking for a dynamic, innovative individual to serve as the Chief of Staff for the recently appointed MNO Provincial Secretaries. The Chief of Staff position will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Provincial Secretaries office with the MNO administration and senior leadership team. In this role, the Chief of Staff will be expected to navigate complex issues, support MNO priorities and initiatives, and work to streamline operations with MNO’s overall political and government goals.


What you will be doing:
  • Oversees the activities and manages the day-to-day needs of the Provincial Secretaries to build an effective and accountable team that achieves results for MNO citizens.
  • Oversees all operations and activities of the Provincial Secretaries to ensure they produce the desired results, based on advancing the MNO’s overall strategy, objectives, and goals.
  • Works closely with the President, Provincial Secretaries, and PCMNO to serve as a liaison between the Provincial Secretaries and staff.
  • Collaborates with the Provincial Secretaries and the President to build relationships with other governments and stakeholders.
  • Attends meetings with MNO Provincial Secretaries, Directors, MNO staff, and external stakeholders on topics related to MNO’s strategic goals.
  • Provides visionary leadership to drive collaboration and support the achievement of the MNO’s objectives.
  • Leads the development and implementation of strategic plans in collaboration with the President and Provincial Secretaries.
  • Builds trust and good relations with key partners and stakeholders.
  • Other reasonable duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of Chief of Staff or Leadership experience in an Indigenous or non-Indigenous government setting.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher certification in Public Service/Government Operations/Political Science.
  • Recent experience interacting with boards or councils at a senior leadership level.
  • Advanced communications skills, both written and verbal.
  • High degree of detail-orientation.
  • Exceptional project coordination, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-awareness.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve conflicts and manage challenging situations.
  • Outstanding leadership skills with a focus on relationship-building.
  • Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
  • A strong understanding of Métis governance structures and decision-making processes.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Willing and able to travel with overnight stays in other provinces.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Métis-specific and broader Indigenous key challenges.
  • Preference will be given to Métis applicants.
  • Bilingualism (considered an asset).

AODA Statement: The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act. Please email human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.


Please note, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless the employee has a valid medical exemption.


The Métis Nation of Ontario uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help in the screening and assessing of applicants within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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