Job Description
300 - Communications Manager 61 Birch Street East, 261 Third Avenue, Unit 1, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada ● Atikokan, 105 Main Street West, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada ● Bancroft, 91 Chemaushgon Road, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada ● Barrie, Unit 1401 - 64 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie, Ontario, Canada ● Blind River, 10C Hanes Ave, Blind River, Ontario, Canada ● Brampton, Suite 305, Plaza 2 - 350 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, Ontario, Canada ● Chapleau, Box 1059 - 61 Birch Street East, Chapleau, Ontario, Canada ● Dryden, 34B King St, Dryden, Ontario, Canada ● Fort Frances, 426 Victoria Avenue, Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada ● Geraldton, Unit E - 404 Main Street, Geraldton, Ontario, Canada ● Gravenhurst, Unit A - 385 Bethune Drive North, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada ● Haileybury, 439 Ferguson Ave, Haileybury, Ontario, Canada ● Kenora, Unit 4 - 621 Lakeview Drive, Kenora, Ontario, Canada ● Kingston, Unit 2 - 629 Division Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada ● Kitchener, Suite 203 - 493 Lancaster Street, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada ● London, Unit 19 - 1100 Dearness Drive, London, Ontario, Canada ● Mattawa, Unit 2 - 380 Main Street, Mattawa, Ontario, Canada ● Midland, Unit 10 & 11 - 845 King Street, Midland, Ontario, Canada ● Napanee, Unit 4A - 113 Richmond Boulevard, Napanee, Ontario, Canada ● North Bay, 156 McIntyre Street West, North Bay, Ontario, Canada ● Oshawa, Unit 101 - 74 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada ● Ottawa (Head Office), 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ● Ottawa (Outreach Office), Suite 400 - 214 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ● Owen Sound, 1198 - 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada ● Peterborough, Suite 102 - 1054 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada ● Renfrew, Unit 102 - 236 Stewart Street, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada ● Sault Ste. Marie, 134 John Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada ● Sudbury, Unit 12 - 875 Notre Dame Avenue, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada ● Thorold, Unit 1A & Unit 3 - 3250 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario, Canada ● Thunder Bay, 226 May Street South, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada ● Timmins, 347 Spruce Street South, Timmins, Ontario, Canada ● Toronto, Unit 311 - 75 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Req #50 Monday, June 17, 2024 Posting open until filled Hybrid 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. When defining what MNO culture is, it’s 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.What We Can Offer YouComprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension planGenerous vacation allotment starting at 10 days for regular employees and 15 days for managementAnnual paid two-week holiday closure in December16 paid public and employer holidays15 paid health & wellness daysChallenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional developmentSubstantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growthAn opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the ProvinceOther perksEmployee Assistance PlanTelemedicine planHealth care spending accountGoodlife corporate membership discountBell Mobilitys exclusive partner programStaples corporate discountDell member purchase programMarks corporate discountAbout the role Manages the full life cycle for their program and/or employees, from hiring to orientation and coaching. A true People Manager who leads with empathy, the Manager supports with problem solving for complex employee relations and OH&S issues in a timely manner, with tact, discretion, maturity and judgement. The Manager establishes program deliverables, and supporting policies and procedures, sets goals and direction, and ensures alignment of resources and priorities.What you will be doingManage the development and implementation of communication plans and supporting processes to promote the Communications branch and excellence to key stakeholders including Métis citizensMaintain a high level of emotional intelligence when interacting with the team, internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating empathy and understanding in all interactionsProactively identify communications opportunities and needs for the Communications branchCollaborates closely with the leadership and other stakeholders to create and implement targeted communication campaigns in support of the branch missions, leveraging a range of communication platforms and tools, such as web, newsletters, social media, various virtual or in-person events. Evaluate the success of these campaigns.Oversees the Communications branch inbox and provides direction as needed to the teamDevelop work plans, quality measures, key deliverables and timelines with clearly defined prioritiesManage the employment lifecycle for direct reports, including recruitment, performance management and people issuesPlan and administer budgets for client projects, contracts, equipment and suppliesAttend meetings with senior management, funders, elected officials and government and present where requiredCollaborate with direct reports to identify ways to improve program effectiveness and implement viable ideasQualifications5+ years of demonstrated People Management experience in Communications related position is requiredA minimum of post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experienceWork experience in the following areas is required:Creating compelling communication materials on a wide range of topicsManaging operations and action plans in a dynamic and fast-paced environmentOrganizing large, high profile events with multiple stakeholdersLeading with empathy!Ability to solving conflicts and manage challenging situationsIndependent and reliable work ethic, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and high degree of self awarenessStrong desire to act in the service of Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and cultureSignificant knowledge of Métis and/or Indigenous policy issues and principles or a demonstrated ability to quickly acquire knowledge 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. 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 Métis Nation of Ontario uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help in the screening and assessing of applicants within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).