001- Infrastructure Developer

Métis Nation; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Métis Nation of Ontario seeks a dedicated Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Program Developer to advance culturally appropriate child care initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in early learning settings, project management, and community engagement, driving impactful results for Métis families across the province.

Benefits

Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December

16 paid public and employer holidays

15 paid health & wellness days

Educational incentives for personal and professional growth

Employee Assistance Plan

Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program

Dell member purchase program

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in early learning and child care operations or project management.
• Strong administrative skills in the early learning field.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage early learning infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and project initiatives.
• Ensure effective collaboration within MNO communities.

Skills

Project Coordination

Communication

Research and Analytical Skills

Organization

Time Management

Education

Registered Early Childhood Educator

Experience with Child Care and Early Years Act

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cloud/Shared Applications

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Closing Date: July 2, 2025

Contract Term, End Date: March 31, 2027

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.

• 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
• Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
• Dell member purchase program

About the Role:

The prime objective of the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Infrastructure Program Developer is to assist the Manager of Early Learning and Child Care with the development of infrastructure projects, to develop culturally appropriate child care and early learning opportunities for Métis children and families, while performing the job duties outlined in the key duties and responsibilities. This role requires functional knowledge and experience in the early learning and child care field.

What you will be doing:

• Provide overall operational/administrative assistance to ELCC projects.
• Coordinate current projects and assist with the development of new specific early learning infrastructure related initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholder engagement and facilitate as required.
• Collaboratively work within the MNO and also with child care providers, agencies and external partners as required.
• Project manage infrastructure projects and ensure collaboration with MNO communities and MNO Education & Training teams, to review objectives are being met.
• Utilize early years, child care and Métis knowledge and experience to meet organizational and team goals in a timely and effective manner.
• Oversee the operations of a subject specific virtual application designed to increase access to a wide variety of pertinent resources, events and information for Early Years Educators
• Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of issues and increase usership of application. (This may also include utilization and management of social media channels)
• Interact with confidential and sensitive issues in a timely manner, with tact and discretion
• Conduct program and project evaluation, using a variety of research and evaluation tools to identify areas for improvement and expansion
• Other reasonable duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years demonstrated experience in early learning and child care operations, project management role and/or infrastructure experience from an early learning perspective.
• Demonstrated results-orientated skills and practices.
• Practical knowledge and experience in the Child Care and Early Years Act, Ministry of Education child care licensing manual, and other early learning and child care Ministry documents and policies.
• Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture.
• Registered Early Childhood Educator with 3+ years experience working in an administrative role, within the early learning and child care field.
• Strong knowledge and application of Microsoft Office suite, online conferencing, cloud/shared applications.
• 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 and time/priority-management.
• Highly detail-orientated.
• Work effectively both independently as well as within a team environment.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of indigenous (preferably Métis) culture, issues, and current activities.
• Knowledge of program administration, budgeting/financial management, program planning and coordinating.
• A high degree of technology literacy including the administrative functions of daily operations of app technology
• Practical knowledge and experience with the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
• Functional experience of licensed home child care programs and operations.
• Experience with building code, public health requirements and health and safety regulations.
• Experience dealing with confidential information.
• Experience working in coordinating and delivering programs and/or services.

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
• Must meet vaccination requirements as set out in the MNO Vaccination Policy & Procedure

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.

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.

The Métis Nation of Ontario uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help in the screening and assessing of applicants within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).