Program Coordinator - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Métis Federation

Manitoba Métis Federation

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Winnipeg, Canada

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MANITOBA MÉTIS FEDERATION

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

March 22, 2024

Posting #

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the National Government of the Red River Métis - also known as the Manitoba Métis.

The Red River Métis are Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.

The MMF seeks to fill
one full-time Program Coordinator position within our
Sixties Scoop and Residential Schools Department located at 200 Main Street in
Winnipeg, MB.

The Program Coordinator builds and maintains relationships with survivors and their family members affected by the Sixties Scoop and Residential and Day Schools era, and assists clients with self-service resources and scheduling appointments with other departmental staff for more in-depth discussions of reconciliation and healing.

_ Job Duties/Competencies:
_

Plan, coordinate, and execute events, workshops, and programs that promote survivor healing engagement and participation;
Liaise with Counsellors/Social Workers to support survivors healing;
Answer to general inquiries from the public and provide information on Sixties Scoop and Residential Day Schools programs & services;
Collect pertinent information about Sixties Scoop and Residential Day Schools Survivors;
Assist with determining if client is a Métis citizen;
Assist client in reaching Métis citizenship;
Develop all forms and documents for intake and citizenship process;

_ Skills and Qualifications:
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Degree or Diploma in Human Rights Education, Social Sciences or relevant field, and/or experience working with Red River Métis citizens on reconciliation initiatives;
Minimum of 2 years' experience in an administrative or direct client services capacity;
Experience maintaining confidential records and files;
Experience establishing and maintaining solid working relationships;
Proficiency in MS Office Suite; Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint;
Strong problem solving and decision making skills;
Experience working for a notforprofit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
Knowledge of Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation. Access to an on-site fitness facility as well as an in-house restaurant is available.

Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number by Sunday, April 7, 2024.
The MMF requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.

MMF Human Resources Department

Henry Ave

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7

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