Closing Date: June 5, 2024
Hybrid Position

MNO\xe2\x80\x99s culture is at our core

The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the M\xc3\xa9tis community. When defining what MNO culture is, it\xe2\x80\x99s difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.
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What We Can Offer You

• Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan
• Generous vacation allotment starting at 10 day\'s for regular employees and 15 day\'s 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 M\xc3\xa9tis 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

About the Role:
The Intergovernmental Relations team supports the M\xc3\xa9tis Nation of Ontario (MNO) to advance its priorities in developing government-to-government relationships between the M\xc3\xa9tis Nation of Ontario and the Province of Ontario and other Indigenous governments.
The Intergovernmental Relations Lead, Provincial Partnerships is a manager level position responsible for supporting MNO\xe2\x80\x99s work with the Province of Ontario. The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with provincial, municipal and Indigenous governments. The Lead will engage with elected and bureaucratic government officials on a regular basis to identify opportunities to raise MNO\xe2\x80\x99s profile, advance MNO priorities, identify risks, and maximize MNO participation in government processes that will further the achievement of MNO\xe2\x80\x99s strategic plan. The Lead will work collaboratively with the Self-Government Strategy Branch and Research Rights and Policy Branch. While this position does not currently have any direct reports, it is possible it could in the future.

What you will be doing:
Under the direction of the Director, Self-Government, the Intergovernmental Relations Lead, Provincial Partnerships will be responsible for the following key duties and responsibilities:

• Lead MNO\xe2\x80\x99s work related to the Province of Ontario.
• Become familiar with all MNO government funding opportunities and funding agreements.
• Liaise and support subject matter experts across all Branches of the MNO who sit on Provincial committees.
• Support drafting of MNO budget submissions to Ontario.
• Monitor, identify and analyze legislative developments and government priorities that could affect the MNO or our work.
• Work with provincial, municipal and Indigenous government officials to promote the MNO, its priorities and its key policy initiatives.
• Manage and facilitate meetings and ensuring briefing notes are prepared for meetings with Ministers or senior government officials.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to coordinate their participation in government meetings and briefings as appropriate.
• Write, review and evaluate Intergovernmental Relations documents, briefs and reports.
• Ensure MNO staff, volunteers or officials who interact with government at an operational level are appropriately aware of emerging issues and opportunities that may affect their interactions, and make them aware of MNO\xe2\x80\x99s key messages/strategies.
• Establish work plans, key deliverables, timelines, quality measures, and action plans with clearly identified priorities to support the implementation of self-government
• Attend and participate effectively in meetings with senior management, funders, elected officials and government.
• Provide subject matter expertise in response to complex issues and/or to support and advise others.
• Manage and mitigate risk with respect to program delivery, quality, people and budgets
• Manage the employment lifecycle for direct reports, including recruitment, discipline, termination, and other people issues.
• Promote, track, and measure compliance with project timelines by creating and implementing appropriate data collection, reporting, and/or record keeping processes.
• Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of issues.
• Work collaboratively to identify ways to improve project effectiveness and implement viable ideas
• Deal with complex, confidential, and sensitive issues in a timely manner, with tact, discretion, maturity and judgement, and assist with resolving complex conflicts that arise
• Travel to communities for meetings to give presentations or attend meetings (this may require overnight stays in the community and a varied work schedule)
• Build relationships with provincial, municipal and Indigenous government officials and facilitating relationship building between elected representatives and the MNO to raise understanding of and support for the MNO.
• Network and develop relationships with government bodies, including agencies, boards and commissions, in order to advance MNO priorities.
• Maintain MNO\xe2\x80\x99s intergovernmental initiatives, including relationships with provincial Ministries in relation to M\xc3\xa9tis interests.
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships on behalf of the MNO, at an officials\xe2\x80\x99 level, with the Government of Ontario, industry and other stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external contractors or consultants.
• Build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other MNO Branches.
• Work in collaboration with MNO leadership, MNO citizens, and MNO contractors on related projects.
• Represent the MNO or acting as a liaison as necessary in meetings with government, industry and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• A strong desire to act in the service of M\xc3\xa9tis 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 and who are in good standing)
• Knowledge of the M\xc3\xa9tis and/or Indigenous policy issues, or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and expand their knowledge of M\xc3\xa9tis specific matters is a definite asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced multi-issue environment, serving a wide range of varied internal and external interests.
• Demonstrated ability to identify key stakeholders and build a plan to establish and maintain effective relationships with same.
• Demonstrated understanding of government processes and protocol.
• High degree of political awareness and appropriate interpersonal skills required when dealing with government partners and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong advocacy skills.
• Significant skill and experience speaking to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone and videoconference as well as in person, in English, bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
• Detail-oriented and results-focused, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as superior organization skills and time/priority-management.
• Ability to work alone/independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Able to work extended hours or on weekends as required.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Ontario driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.
• Willing and able to travel, at times, with overnight stays in other communities. Education and Experience
• Degree in Political Science, Law or other relevant program from a recognized university or college, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A post-graduate degree in Public Administration or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience working or interacting with federal, provincial municipal and Indigenous governments.
• Demonstrated experience in effective policy development.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and in partnership with government and other stakeholders.
• High degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment.
• Advanced communications skills, both written and verbal
• High degree of detail-orientation
• Elevated levels of problem-solving and analytical skills
• 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 in program development and evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and expand knowledge and to be flexible in a demanding and dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to motivate a team to accomplish objectives
• Basic understanding of applicable employment law legislation

AODA Statement

The M\xc3\xa9tis 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. The M\xc3\xa9tis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.
Please email human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.
Special Services Organization

The M\xc3\xa9tis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.

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 M\xc3\xa9tis Nation of Ontario uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help in the screening and assessing of applicants within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).