Chief of Staff

1 month ago

Timmins, Ontario, Canada Métis Nation of Ontario Full time
About the Role

The Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief of Staff to support the Provincial Secretaries in their day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the activities and managing the needs of the Provincial Secretaries to build an effective and accountable team that achieves results for MNO citizens.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee all operations and activities of the Provincial Secretaries to ensure they produce the desired results, based on advancing the MNO's overall strategy, objectives, and goals in light of performance metrics.
  • Work closely with the President, Provincial Secretaries, and PCMNO to serve as a liaison between the Provincial Secretaries and staff, including developing avenues for effective communication, information sharing, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with the Provincial Secretaries and the President to build relationships with other governments, stakeholders, and others.
  • Attend meetings with MNO Provincial Secretaries, Directors, MNO staff and external stakeholders or other government leadership and staff on various topics related to MNO's overall strategic goals and direction.
  • Provide visionary leadership to drive collaboration, support the achievement of the MNO's objectives, including by leveraging best practices and lessons learned from other governments, institutions, and broader (Ontario and Canada) civil society and advocates.
  • Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans, in collaboration with the President, Provincial Secretaries, and PCMNO, in light of challenges and opportunities presented by other governments, communities, and stakeholders.
  • Build trust and good relations with key partners and stakeholders (e.g., government agencies, Metis Nation governments, industry stakeholders, and other relevant entities, etc.) and acts as a point of contact for others with respect to the Provincial Secretaries office within the MNO.
Requirements
  • 3+ years of Chief of Staff or Leadership experience in an Indigenous or non-Indigenous government setting.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher certification in a field such as Public Service/Government Operations/Political Science, etc.
  • Recent experience interacting with boards or councils at a senior leadership level, including demonstrated ability to build relationships among stakeholders, partners, industry, and workforce.
  • Advanced communications skills, both written and verbal.
  • High degree of detail-orientation.
  • Exceptional project coordination, time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-awareness.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve conflicts and to manage challenging situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and expand knowledge and to be flexible in a demanding and dynamic environment.
  • Outstanding leadership skills with a focus on relationship-building and ability to promote unity across differing views.
  • Excellent communication and public speaking skills, including effective interpersonal skills and political acumen.
  • A strong understanding of Metis governance structures and decision-making processes, as well as federal and provincial governments, and other governance processes and priorities.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking skills and capability to set and achieve short and long-term goals, develop strategies, and make informed decisions based on a variety of cultural, operational, and governance inputs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced multi-issue environment, serving a wide range of varied internal and external interests.
  • Strong desire to act in the service of Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture (preference will be given to applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws).
  • Significant knowledge of Métis rights, governance, and policy issues and principles at a local, provincial, and national / international level.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Métis history, culture, rights, and contemporary legal, governance, and political issues affecting Metis citizens and Metis governments in Ontario and Canada.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills, a high degree of self-awareness, and political acuity.
  • Ability to work extended hours or on weekends as required.
  • Willing and able to travel with overnight stays in other provinces (at times).
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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).

The Métis Nation of Ontario is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are an employer of choice for Indigenous peoples.

Please note that all employees, regardless of role or location, are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless the employee has 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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