Associate Chief of Staff

3 days ago


Windsor, 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
  • 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:
  • Oversees the activities and manages the day-to-day needs of the Chief of Staff as part of working to ensure the Provincial Secretaries are able to 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 Chief of Staff and/or Provincial Secretaries on various key issues and priorities.
  • Building strong relationships with MNO Directors, staff, and elected officials and acting as a liaison between the Chief of Staff, Provincial Secretaries, and MNO administration.
  • Working with MNO Directors and staff to coordinate the preparation of and delivery of reports, presentations, and other materials to support the Chief of Staff and other executives.
  • 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 needed for creating strategies, leading meetings, and planning new opportunities
  • Experience in project management, leading and organizing projects
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and public speaking
  • Highly detail-oriented and results-focused
  • Excellent levels of problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Superior organization skills, project-management, and time/priority-management
  • Demonstrated ability to solve conflicts and to manage challenging situations
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong desire to act in the service of Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
  • Significant knowledge of Métis rights, governance, and policy issues
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A strong understanding of Metis governance structures and decision-making processes
  • Knowledge and understanding of Métis history, culture, rights, and contemporary legal, governance, and political issues
  • Knowledge of Métis-specific and broader indigenous key challenges, and programs and services
  • Preference will be given to Métis applicants (pursuant to S.14(1) of the Ontario Human Rights Code)
  • 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. The Métis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process.

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.


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.

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