Manager, 2slgbtqqia+ Initiatives

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Women of the Métis Nation Full time

Reporting directly to the President, the 2SLGBTQQIA+ Initiatives Manager supports LFMO’s mandate by leading our 2SLGBTQQIA+ work, research, and policy development in partnership with the LFMO President, National 2SLGBTQQIA+ Committee, and senior management colleagues. The 2SLGBTQQIA+ Initiatives Manager oversees and leads our reporting out on Métis 2SLGBTQQIA+ projects and interfaces with our funders on this portfolio. This position will also provide mentorship, guidance, and some supervision of staff working on the 2SLGBTQQIA+ files for LFMO.

**Responsibilities**
- Is the lead on 2SLGBTQQIA+ files as assigned by the President, supporting the achievement and outcomes related to the file’s work plan and identified outputs.
- Engages in committee support, governance policy development, related analysis, and research activities related to 2SLGBTQQIA+ and related files assigned supporting the 2SLGBTQQIA+ committee led strategy and activities.
- Work collaboratively with the leads on other files, including LFMO Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Senior Directors and other LFMO staff as required.
- Provides mentorship and assists with supervision of staff colleagues working on the 2SLGBTQQIA+ file.
- Identifies and provides timely strategic information and advice on current and emerging 2SLGBTQQIA+ policy issues relevant LFMO’s work, and that impact Métis 2SLGBTQQIA+.
- Implements workplan activities within the scope of LFMO 2SLGBTQQIA+ program funding and initiatives.
- Achieves the goals and priorities of LFMO related to Métis 2SLGBTQQIA+ impacts / involvement and interests related to 2SLGBTQQIA+.
- Provides expert technical support to LFMO’s 2SLGBTQQIA+ committee: including planning and coordinating teleconferences and meetings, preparation of background materials, meeting notes, and ensures action/follow-up on committee recommendations.
- Plans and /or facilitates meetings, focus groups, teleconferences, webinars, and workshops as required including supervision of logistics coordination.
- Develops workshop training tools, presentations, and meeting materials such as agendas, background information, and coordinate translation of same.
- Assists with project report writing, including organizing, compiling, and drafting reports and other materials related to projects and distributes final documents to all project stakeholders.
- Initiates, plans, supervises, and implements 2SLGBTQQIA+ related engagement activities with Métis 2SLGBTQQIA+.

**Essential Qualifications**
- Employment and/or volunteer experience working with, supporting, and advancing the interests of 2SLGBTQQIA+ Métis or other Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, and open-minded approach to influence decision making; working effectively with various levels of management and teams.
- Ability to build consensus within groups with diverse needs; demonstrates a willingness to learn and ask for help and maintain presence interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
- Time management - Ability to balance multiple tasks and large volume of duties; prioritizes; takes initiative to ensure deadlines are met and work is completed properly.
- Ability to work independently and to collaborate with staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Oral and written skills including presentation and group facilitation skills.
- Ability to supervise coordination of logistics for events, meetings, and workshops.
- Sensitivity and empathy to facilitate a trusting environment.
- Conflict resolution skills and tact to support difficult situations.

**Distinctions-Based Knowledge**
- Knowledge and understanding of issues impacting Métis 2SLGBTQQIA+ and, more broadly Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ in Canada.

**Key Skills and Knowledge Requirements**
- Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Works well with others and able to receive direction and constructive feedback in a positive manner.
- Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly and ensure they are clearly communicated to an audience.
- Politically and culturally sensitive.
- Ability to work independently & expeditiously, including working under tight timeframes & with competing priorities.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective networks and relationships and work as an integral member of various teams.
- Demonstrated sound judgement, tact, initiative, flexibility and problem-solving ability.
- Flexible schedule: may have to work evenings and weekends.
- Able and willing to travel.
- Preference will be given to individuals of Métis and other Indigenous ancestry, please self-identify. (Section 18 of the Human Rights Code of Ontario)_
- We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Salary**: $70,000.00-$80,000.

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