Community Relations Communications Specialist and Advisor
3 weeks 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, Staple's corporate discount, Dell member purchase program, Mark's corporate discount.
The Métis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization that serves the Métis people of Ontario. We are committed to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion.
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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 & 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...
