Housing Consultation Specialist - Ottawa, Canada - Metis Nation of Ontario

Metis Nation of Ontario

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Internal/External

Full-time/Term (1-year contract)

Location:
Anywhere in Ontario

Remote Work:
Flexible (both in-office and remote-work required)

Closes:
March 28, 2023

Starting Salary:
$52,220 - $59,520, per year based on experience. Salary Range Max $67,900 [2023 Rates]

All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.

What We Offer
As an employer, the Métis Nation of Ontario offers a collaborative work environment with competitive salary.

Further, contract employees benefit from:

Optional pension plan,
4% vacation pay,
Annual paid twoweek holiday closure in December-January,
16 paid public and employer holidays,
Early closures on long weekends,
15 paid health & wellness days (sick leave),
Employee Assistance Plan, and
Telemedicine plan.
Preferred membership pricing at Goodlife gyms.

The Role

The Housing Consultation Specialist is a 1-year contract position that reports to the Manager of Housing Development & Initiatives in the Housing & Infrastructure Branch.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Utilize best practices in engagement to consult with Métis citizens from across Ontario on issues pertaining to Housing, Homelessness and Infrastructure.
Organize all engagement related material, communications, and logistics for the lifecycle of the engagement
Liaise with community councils, regional representation and internal MNO branches to deliver on key engagement goals
Conduct program and project evaluation, using a variety of research and evaluation tools
Respond to needs of internal and external clients as required
Research practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies, practices or positions
Research and prepare detailed and accurate reports, briefing notes and presentations
Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of issues
Collect engagement process data, analyze and write summary reports with appropriate graphic and text
Promote, track, and measure compliance with program funding requirements by creating and implementing appropriate data collection, reporting, and/or recordkeeping processes
Deal with confidential and sensitive issues in a timely manner, with tact and discretion
Other reasonable duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
Completion of postsecondary education in Social Science, a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in consultation, outreach and engagement
Experience in research and report writing
Strong facilitation and strategic communication
A high degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment
Advanced communications skills, both written and verbal
Strong research and analytical skills
Strong project coordination, including the design and implementation of project workplans
Superior organization skills
Highly detailoriented
Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and assess changing priorities
Demonstrated ability to assess situations and problemsolve independently
Demonstrated ability to work alone/independently with mínimal supervision
Demonstrated experience in a related field

Preferred

Completion of a Master's degree in a relevant field
Knowledge of Métisspecific and broader indigenous policy and research, key challenges, and programs
Previous 2 years or more experience in a similar/comparable role
Demonstrated ability to write high quality evidence and databased reports and professional presentations
Demonstrated ability in policy and program development and evaluation
Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and expand knowledge and to be flexible in a demanding and dynamic environment
Previous experience dealing with confidential information

Who We Are

In 1993, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) was established through the will of Métis people and Métis communities coming together throughout Ontario to create a Métis-specific governance structure and vision, encapsulated in the Statement of Prime Purpose.

Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario represents over 25,000 Métis citizens.

The MNO delivers programs and services to its citizens through these branches: Healing and Wellness; Community Wellbeing; Education and Training; Housing; Lands, Resources and Consultation; Intergovernmental and Community Relations; Self-Government and Registry.

Through these various branches, the MNO maintains 30+ offices and community spaces across the province, administers over $50 million annually, and employs about 350 staff across the province.

AODA Statement
The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act