Strategic Policy Writer
Closing date: October 1, 2024
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.
- Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan
- Generous vacation allotment starting at 15 day's for regular employees and 20 day's for management
- 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
- Health care spending account
- 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 Strategic Policy Writer – Self-Government Branch will be responsible for leading creation of program documents and letters, Proposal & Grant writing, coordinating and leading program design, making recommendations that guide how inter-Branch or organization-wide programs and services are structured, delivered and measured. Manages the most complex policy issues, dealing with abstract concepts and operationalizing them to secure funding, develop programming, or address political, economic, environmental, cultural, social or demographic needs and opportunities.
One core element of work will include research and development to support writing of Briefs and Letters to be published in subject areas of Rights Assertions, Métis Culture and History, and Legal Factsheets. This may include review of historical materials, literature review, and other information gathering activities related to Métis people and Self-government.
What you will be doing
- Lead the development of positions, policies, proposals and programs based on political, economic, environmental, cultural, social, or demographic research and analysis and/or the evaluation of pilot projects
- Utilize specialized knowledge to meet organizational demands, including the process of collection and analysis of data for annual reports, policies, procedures, systems design, and other data useful to identify needs and opportunities
- Manage collaboration between policy analysts and others to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a position, policy or program
- Collaborate with employees to facilitate successful implementation of new policies and programs
- Direct the development and implementation of quality assessment strategies
- Research and prepare detailed and accurate reports, briefing notes and presentations
- Attend meetings with senior management, funders, elected officials and government and present where required.
- Manage projects that have a strategic impact and/or long-term timeline
- Oversee the promotion, tracking, and measuring of compliance with policy or program changes
- Proactively deal with highly political, confidential and sensitive issues, with tact and discretion
- Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of issues
- Promote, track, and measure compliance with funding requirements by creating and implementing appropriate data collection, reporting, and/or record keeping processes
- Assist with development, implementation and growth of new programs as needed
- 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 post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 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 work-plans
- 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 work alone/independently with minimal supervision
- 3-5 years of experience in a policy analyst (or comparable) position
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality evidence and data-based 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
Preferred
- Completion of a Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), or Master of Public Affairs or similar
- Knowledge of Métis-specific and broader indigenous policy and research, key challenges, and programs
- 5-7 years or more experience in a similar/comparable role
Positions at the MNO may require the following:
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain
- Completion and maintenance of Vulnerable Sector Verification
- A reliable vehicle (or ability to rent), driver’s licence, $1,000,000 liability insurance, and a clean driving record
- Flexibility to work extended hours as necessary
- Ability to occasionally travel within Ontario for limited periods of time
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).
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $60,860.00
- Max Hiring Rate $69,370.00
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