001 - Summer Youth Program Facilitator

Friday, January 24, 2025

Closing Date: February 7, 2025

Salary: $20.97/ hour

Contract Term: May 5, 2025 – Aug 29, 2025

16 Positions Available

Location: Anywhere in Ontario

Please submit your resume through the link provided:

Only applications submitted through the link provided above will be considered for this position.

MNO’s 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 Métis community. 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.

• 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 Métis Peoples across the Province.
• Other perks:
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program.
• Dell member purchase program.

About the Role:

Collaborate with MNO staffed programs and local Métis community councils and provide assistance at local events to provide Métis cultural activities, both in person and virtual.

What you will be doing:

• Work with the People Leader to accommodate Métis Community Councils/the community at large requests for virtual/in-person activities.
• Collaborate with MNO programs and services (including, but not limited to, MNO Self-Government, MNO Education and Training teams) with direction from the People Leader.
• Assist with all aspects of program delivery and events that will be in the virtual world and some in-person events.
• Research, develop, organize, and implement a variety of activities for programs and events in coordination with local Métis community councils and other MNO program staff.
• Support community outreach as required for participation in activities.
• Ensure that what is being presented and taught to others is based on approved MNO agenda, content, and educational approved process.
• Engage others in activities/arts and conversation.
• Track number of participants at each event for reporting requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance of program supplies as required.
• Prepare and actively participate in staff training, meetings, and events.
• Ensure compliance with MNO Policies and Procedures, including safety regulations in all activities.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with the Métis community and provide assistance in local community council activities and events when possible.
• Assist with collecting video and still images to be used by the MNO Communication Branch.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reports are prepared, collected, distributed, filed, and submitted.
• 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 requirements.
• 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 on related projects.
• Attend the MNO Annual General Assembly (MNO Policy 2.120).

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be 18 to 29 years of age at the start of summer employment.
• Must be registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year (Some applicants who do not meet the “student status” requirement will be considered).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, research, co-ordinate, organize, and implement program activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
• Ability to effectively and courteously interact with the public.
• Demonstrated to be very responsible and reliable.

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. The Métis 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 Métis 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.