Manager, Lands, Resources and Consultations - Winnipeg, Canada - Metis Nation of Ontario

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Description

Internal/External

Full-time/Permanent

Location:
Thunder Bay, Fort Frances, Atikokan, Dryden, Kenora or Winnipeg


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


Closes:
August 9, 2023


Starting Salary:
$74,890 - $85,350, per year based on experience. Salary Range Max $97,370 [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, permanent employees benefit from:

  • Comprehensive employerpaid health benefits,
  • Pension plan,
  • 15 days' vacation to start,
  • 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 prime objective of the Manager, Lands, Resources and Consultations is to provide support to the Director, Lands, Resources and Consultations.


Duties include, but are not limited to:
This position reports directly to the _Director, Lands, Resources and Consultations._


In carrying out the following duties, it is expected that the _
Manager, Lands, Resources and Consultations _
will:

  • Fully understand the significance and fundamental importance of MNO's Statement of Prime Purpose (SPP) to all MNO's work, and to the requirements of the position specifically
  • Adhere to MNO Policies and Procedures and MNO's Financial Policies and Procedures at all times
  • Uphold MNO's Standards of Professional Conduct at all times
  • Adhere to Privacy Laws and respect confidential information at all times
  • The employee must be cognizant of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers' Safety and Insurance Board, Ontario Human Rights Code, Canadian Human Rights Act, and other legislative provisions governing the employment relationship between MNO and the employee
  • Ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with established Métis Nation of Ontario Policies and Procedures and Contribution Agreements (CA)
  • Work in collaboration within the Branch, other MNO branches, MNO leadership, MNO citizens, MNO contractors and consultants on related projects

The incumbent is responsible for the following items, as well as other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Designated Approving Authority:

  • Provision of management tools and strategic leadership to steer the Lands, Resources and Consultation Branch to function at a higher level of overall performance including the management of certain aspects of the day-to-day operations such as the management of staff, finances, contracts, consultation and accommodation processes and external environmental contractors or consultants.
  • Initiating and implementing a project management approach and system to the completion of several concurrent projects that include, among other things, internal staffing and external consultant support systems.
  • Ensuring that all ongoing LRC Projects are carried out in accordance with the assigned regulatory and internal timelines, budgets and other related requirements.
  • Establishing and maintaining an effective Information and Project Management system for all branch operations.
  • Collaborating with the other LRC Branch managers to make effective decisions associated with LRC Branch projects, operations and deliverables.
  • Establishing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships with government agencies, industry proponents and other MNO branches.
  • Maintaining a thorough and complete record of consultations with respect to all consultation related activities undertaken by the LRC Branch on behalf of the MNO.
  • Ensuring the Crown's legal Duty to Consult and Accommodate Aboriginal peoples is appropriately and adequately executed on LRC Projects.
  • Establishing and maintaining productive relationships between the LRC Branch and the MNO's elected representatives.
  • Working in partnership with the MNO Way of Life unit to develop a _Métis Traditional Land Use _initiative to collect Métis traditional knowledge and to assist the MNO at the local, regional and provincial levels in making effective harvesting, land use and consultation related decisions.
  • Traveling when necessary to communities to give presentations or attend meetings. This may require overnight stays in the community and a varied work schedule, including work on some weekends.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of the Lands, Resources and Consultations branch.

Qualifications

  • Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
**Mandatory

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