Programme Coordinator, Reconciliation

3 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada J.W. McConnell Foundation Full time
About the J.W. McConnell Foundation

The J.W. McConnell Foundation is a private Canadian foundation based in Montreal, aiming to create a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable society that can overcome its complex challenges.

Job Opportunity

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team that supports innovative approaches to community resilience, reconciliation, and climate change. We use various means to achieve this, including financial contributions and investment, capacity building, consultation, and collaboration with public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Job Title:

Programme Coordinator, Reconciliation

Work Location:

Flexible across Canada, with a preference for Montreal. You must reside in Canada to apply for this position.

Work Mode:

Remote work; you must reside in Canada.

Job Type:

Full-time, temporary (replacement of temporary leave) - 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Supervisor:

Program Director

Department and Team:

Programs, Sphere of Interest - Reconciliation

Job Level:

Professional I

Job Summary

The Programme Coordinator, Reconciliation, will support the work of the Reconciliation Sphere of Interest by implementing its strategy and being attentive to community needs in various aspects of ongoing activities. The Programme Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the Programme Director, Reconciliation by reviewing contribution requests, following up on these requests, collaborating with reconciliation partners, and providing comprehensive administrative support.

Main Responsibilities (Summary)
  1. Program Support: Assist the Programme Director, Reconciliation in planning, communicating, and operationalizing the Foundation's reconciliation objectives and commitments.

  2. Administration: Coordinate comprehensive administrative support for the Reconciliation Sphere of Interest's contribution process and support the receipt, review, and follow-up of contribution requests.

  3. Collaboration and Representation: Interact with integrity with community partners, representing the Foundation, its values, and its reconciliation commitments, and explore new opportunities to concretize the spirit and intention of reconciliation in Canada, thereby increasing the scope of the Foundation's policy and practice efforts.

Requirements
  1. Bilingualism with excellent oral and written skills in English or French.

  2. Experience and understanding of non-profit organizations and community-serving initiatives.

  3. Three to four years of experience in program administration and support.

  4. Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience.

  5. Adherence to Indigenous frameworks and practices.

  6. Ability and consent to travel.

Desired Skills and Qualities
  1. High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, humility, rigor, and transparency.

  2. Manifest interest in positive social and environmental change as well as reconciliation.

  3. Ability to work independently while informing colleagues and engaging them as needed.

  4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  5. Ability to address conflicts effectively and promptly.

  6. Ease in working with senior management and Indigenous groups.

  7. Awareness of one's own strengths and weaknesses.

Assets
  1. Experience in public awareness regarding Indigenous communities.

  2. Experience in budget administration.

  3. Understanding of the context and trends specific to the Foundation's spheres of interest and Canadian philanthropy.

  4. Experience in animating and coordinating groups.

  5. Experience with monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes and frameworks.

Additional Benefits
  1. Generous benefits, fully paid, and health spending account.

  2. Simplified pension plan with employer contribution (6%).

  3. Employee assistance program and telemedicine.

  4. Hybrid work mode and home office allowance.

  5. Immediate access to vacation days and paid leave.

  6. Cost-of-living adjustment in urban centers in some cases.

Accessibility Statement

The J.W. McConnell Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We encourage candidates to self-identify in their application if they belong to any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, Black, racialized, women, non-binary, and 2SLGBTQQIA individuals, people with disabilities, newcomers to Canada.

We will consider the above-mentioned statuses throughout the recruitment process. We invite you to self-identify in your application if one or more of these categories apply to you.

Our recruitment team will take into account the needs of candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We will support you throughout your employment with us. We ask all applicants to indicate their needs in terms of adaptation by sending an email to accessibilite@mcconnellfoundation.ca to enable us to put in place the necessary conditions for their full participation in the hiring process. Information received regarding statuses, as well as adaptation measures related thereto, will remain confidential.



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