Chief of Staff

4 weeks ago

Peterborough, 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 critical role. As a key member of the MNO leadership team, the Chief of Staff will provide strategic guidance and coordination to ensure the effective implementation of the Provincial Secretaries' portfolios.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Provincial Secretaries' office, ensuring seamless coordination with MNO administration and senior leadership.
  • Provide strategic advice and support to the Provincial Secretaries, helping them to navigate complex issues and advance MNO priorities.
  • Develop and implement effective reporting and information-sharing practices to ensure the Provincial Secretaries are well-informed and equipped to provide political direction and advocacy.
  • Collaborate with the President and other senior leaders to drive strategic planning and goal-setting, ensuring alignment with MNO's overall vision and objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and industry partners.
Qualifications
  • 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 manage challenging situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and expand knowledge and 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 Métis 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 Métis citizens and Métis 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).
AODA Statement

The Métis Nation of Ontario commits 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. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.

Please note, all employees, regardless of role or location, are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless the employee has a valid medical exemption. This condition of employment is effective for all employees, full or part-time, permanent or contract, whether working remotely or not, as of November 1, 2021.

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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