Community Relations Communications Specialist and Advisor
1 month ago
The Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management efforts.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement effective communications strategies to engage with Métis citizens and promote the work of our Community Relations team.
- Design and create professional communications materials, including graphics, presentations, and website content.
- Support the Community Relations team in their efforts to provide training and capacity-building programs for our Community Councils.
- Collaborate with senior Community Relations staff to develop and implement strategic projects, including training coordination and communications initiatives.
- Manage complex political, governance, and sensitive issues with tact, discretion, and maturity.
- Build strong relationships with our Community Councils, other MNO employees, and branches, as well as with the PCMNO and other elected officials.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Graphics Design, or a related field.
- Minimum three to five years of work experience in a related role.
- Demonstrated ability to write high-quality reports and design professional presentations.
- Demonstrated competency with graphics and creating materials.
- Demonstrated experience with social media and developing website content.
- Demonstrated ability to acquire and expand knowledge quickly and to be flexible in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and assess changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to assess situations and problem-solve independently.
- Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A high degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard Microsoft, Adobe, and graphics software.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to a senior management audience.
- Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective communicator, public speaking skills, and ability to support and facilitate training or presentations.
- Ability to contribute to and develop plans for strategic, short or long-term projects.
- Ability to learn new platforms and software quickly.
- Must be an effective team member with strong collaboration skills.
- The ability to travel and flexibility to work evenings and some weekends.
- Bilingualism with French or Michif (considered an asset).
- 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, Staples corporate discount, Dell member purchase program, Mark's corporate discount.
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the Role:The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join its Self-Governance Strategy Branch. As a key member of the Community Relations team, this role will play a critical part in supporting the MNO's 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the Role:The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join its Self-Governance Strategy Branch. As a key member of the Community Relations team, this role will play a critical part in supporting the MNO's 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist and Advisor to join their team. This role will be responsible for leading the development of communications-related graphics and materials, supporting councils with communications tools, and providing training support to the Community...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist and Advisor to join their team. This role will be responsible for leading the development of communications-related graphics and materials, supporting councils with communications tools, and providing training support to the Community...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist and Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist and Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full timeAbout the RoleThe Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled Community Relations Communications Specialist & Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Relations team, you will play a critical role in supporting our 30 Chartered Community Councils and three Advisory Councils in their governance, engagement, and issue management...
