Associate Chief of Staff

2 months ago


Timmins, 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. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.


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
  • Other perks
  • 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 an energetic, passionate individual to serve as Associate to the Chief of Staff for the Provincial Secretaries. The Associate Chief of Staff role involves managing the day-to-day operations for the Chief of Staff, including solving problems around all aspects of the office. In this capacity, the Associate Chief of Staff will work closely with MNO administration, including C-Suite, MNO Directors, and elected leadership, to support the effective and efficient functioning of the Chief of Staff and to streamline operations across the MNO as a whole.

The Associate Chief of Staff will report directly to the Chief of Staff. They will support the Chief of Staff and work to navigate complex issues, support MNO priorities and initiatives, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and foster increased collaboration across branches. The role will require a high degree of organization and political acumen, including managing efforts at relationship building and advancing the MNO’s overall self-government, rights, and operational goals and objectives.

The MNO does not anticipate the Associate Chief of Staff having any direct reports; however, a high degree of coordination with other internal staff and various departments of the MNO’s administration will be required.


What you will be doing:
  • Overseeing the activities and managing the day-to-day needs of the Chief of Staff to ensure the Provincial Secretaries produce the desired results, based on advancing the MNO’s overall strategy, objectives, and goals in light of performance metrics.
  • Attending executive meetings and briefings with the Chief of Staff and/or Provincial Secretaries, including delivering progress reports to keep them abreast of current MNO activities, climate, and other operational matters.
  • Building strong relationships with MNO Directors, staff, and elected officials, acting as a liaison between the Chief of Staff, Provincial Secretaries, and MNO administration.
  • Coordinating the preparation and delivery of reports, presentations, and other materials to support decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Proactively addressing complex matters and urgent issues that need immediate attention, ensuring confidentiality and effective resolution in light of MNO’s overall goals, priorities, and policies.
  • Other reasonable duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of experience in a similar role or government leadership positions
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher certification
  • Recent experience interacting with boards or councils at a senior leadership level
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills for creating strategies and leading meetings
  • Experience in project management and organizing projects to successful outcomes
  • Excellent written and public speaking skills
  • Highly detail-oriented and results-focused
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Superior organization, project-management, and time/priority-management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to solve conflicts and manage challenging situations
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong desire to act in the service of Métis Citizens
  • Significant knowledge of Métis rights, governance, and policy issues
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications:
  • A strong understanding of Métis governance structures and decision-making processes
  • Knowledge of Métis history, culture, rights, and contemporary issues
  • Knowledge of Métis-specific and broader indigenous challenges and programs
  • 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. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion.

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.


Please note, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless there is 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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