Contract Term: 1 Year Term
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.
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What We Can Offer You
4% Vacation pay
Pension plan
Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
16 paid public and employer holidays
15 paid health & wellness days
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
Telemedicine plan
Goodlife corporate membership discount
Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
Staple's corporate discount
Dell member purchase program
Mark's corporate discount
About the Role:
The Junior Climate Change Policy Analyst will be responsible for supporting Rights, Research & Policy Branch climate change team and engaging in initiatives directly supporting MNO’s climate change planning and policy activities. This role will primarily support the team in the development of the MNO climate change strategy and regional climate action plans for each of MNO’s nine regions. Other tasks will include supporting research initiatives and policy analysis, and synthesizing information related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. This is a hybrid position with the ability to work in any of the MNO's offices.
What you will be doing:
Utilize specialized knowledge related to climate change issues to support RRP Branch’s climate change mitigation and adaptation project portfolio.
Support the team in conducting research and producing technical analysis of internal and external strategies, policies and legislation relevant to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Support in researching and preparing detailed and accurate reports, briefing notes and presentations
Support in planning and conducting policy engagement activities (i.e. workshops, surveys) to obtain feedback from MNO citizens and governing bodies on a range of climate change issues.
Organize and manage focus groups and interviews across the nine regions to gather input from community members on climate change and other relevant topics.
Facilitate community engagement sessions to ensure inclusive and meaningful participation.
Liaise with communications department for conducting outreach on the climate change team’s activities
Conduct targeted outreach to encourage community participation and support data collection efforts.
Identify, recruit, and schedule participants for focus groups and interviews, including distributing background materials and coordinating follow-up for honorariums.
Enter and manage collected data accurately, and analyze it to identify trends and insights that support reporting and strategic planning.
Prepare and deliver presentations to share findings and support further community engagement efforts.
Organize, sort, and maintain files and documentation to ensure accurate recordkeeping and project tracking.
Develop bi-weekly updates on regionally relevant environmental safety notices.
Research potential grant opportunities to support climate change and community engagement initiatives.
Promotes the values of the organization within the workplace and in the community by demonstrating positive and professional relationships with others (employees, citizens, council, volunteers, advocates, etc.)
Reports all unsafe conditions, hazards or practices, accidents and incidents in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adheres to all Health and Safety requirements within the MNO’s policies and procedures and provincial legislation.
Performs other job/branch-related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Less than 1 year of experience
1-2 years of experience in a similar role is preferred.
Strong desire to act in the service of MNO Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
Knowledge of current and emerging issues in climate change mitigation and adaptation
A high degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment
Advanced communications skills, both written and verbal
Strong research and analytical skills
Superior organization skills
Highly detail-oriented
Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and assess changing priorities
Demonstrated ability to assess situations and problem-solve independently
Demonstrated ability to write high quality evidence and data-based reports and professional presentations
Knowledge of Métis-specific and/or broader Indigenous policy and research, key challenges, and programs
Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and expand knowledge and to be flexible in a demanding and dynamic environment
Please note this position is eligible for the MNO Internship Program for qualified MNO citizen candidates.
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.
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