Director of International and Intergovernmental

1 week ago


Ottawa, Canada Métis National Council Secretariat Inc. Full time

**Reporting To**: Senior Director of Intergovernmental Relations

**Location**: Remote, hybrid or local (MNC Office, #600-180 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON)

**Position Status**: Full Time (35 hours per week), Permanent

**The Organization**:
The Métis Nation is a distinct Indigenous people recognized under Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution Act, 1982. The Métis National Council (MNC) and its Governing Members advocate for the Métis Nation. The primary mandate of the MNC is to work with federal and other key stakeholders to resolve systemic issues and concerns of the Métis Nation such as the fiscal relationship with the federal government; economic development; health; childcare and family services; education; environment, Métis veterans, and language promotion and protection. The MNC represents the Métis Nation both domestically and abroad and seeks to reinforce the Métis Nation’s right to self-government in Canada.

**The Position**:
The primary responsibility of the Director of Intergovernmental and International Relations is to represent the interests and provide a voice for the Métis citizens in intergovernmental and international affairs. The Director of Intergovernmental and International Relations provides strategic policy direction as it relates to international systems, the federal government, Indigenous organizations, Métis governments and the MNC.

This position also provides high-level strategic support to the Senior Director of Intergovernmental Relations in planning, executing and ensuring that the priorities of the MNC in the intergovernmental and international relations areas are successfully implemented.

In addition, the Director of Intergovernmental and International Relations leverages their experience and knowledge to build a strong network of partnerships across multiple sectors, both nationally and internationally, that are aligned with and support the MNC’s strategic priorities.

**Key Responsibilities**:
∞ Lead and provide expert input and advice on short
- and long-term strategic plans that align with the organization’s stated goals, objectives and vision in the areas of intergovernmental and international relations.

∞ Support and advocate for the Métis Nation through the Permanent Bilateral Mechanism (PBM) to advance the relationship with the Federal government, identify joint priorities and co-develop policy that advances the goals of the Métis Nation at the federal level.

∞ Actively support Canada-Métis relations, including the strategic advancement of Métis self-government

∞ Oversee federal Indigenous-to-Indigenous and international policy strategy and elevate key leverage points to the Senior Director of Intergovernmental Relations

∞ Negotiate federal contracts and contribution agreements that are aligned with PBM and MNC priorities.

∞ Develop and implement effective policies, procedures and processes that are aligned with the overall strategic plan.

∞ Analyze and review proposed legislation at the national level to determine the potential impact of the legislation on the Métis Nation, the Governing Members and MNC; propose responses and prepare position papers and briefing notes for the President and the Board of Governors.

∞ Establish the MNC positions on federal regulations, in conjunction with the Chief of Strategy & Intergovernmental Affairs and communicate these positions to the President and Board of Governors

∞ Coordinate and provide support and expertise to Métis government meetings and support initiatives that strengthen Métis democracy and governance reform.

∞ Support MNC convening, as needed, to ensure that the Board of Governors and Assembly priorities are effectively advanced.

∞ Develop strategic and crisis communications plans in collaboration with other MNC departments ensuring that they are comprehensive and actionable.

∞ Provide regular feedback and reports to the Chief of Strategy & Intergovernmental Affairs on the status of key deliverables, identify potential issues facing the organization and proactively provide informed and sound solutions.

∞ Develop robust metrics to track organizational strategic objectives; monitor the effectiveness of the metrics to provide relevant and timely data to the organization’s decision-makers.

∞ Build alliances and partnerships with strategic external stakeholders including government representatives, organizations and funders to advance the MNC’s strategic goals and objectives.

∞ Attend and participate fully in national and international conferences, forums and other venues that amplify the Métis voice to a national and worldwide audience.

∞ Oversee performance management of direct reports.

∞ Contribute to the onboarding process by assisting new hires in acclimating to the organization, ensuring a smooth and positive integration.

∞ Participate in the termination process when necessary, ensuring compliance with company policies and lega



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