Capacity Development Officer

MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-site fitness facility

On-site restaurant

Pension plan

Vacation

Job summary

Infinity Women Secretariat (IWS) seeks a full-time Capacity Development Officer in Winnipeg, MB, to strengthen organizational capacity through strategic planning, governance development, and policy improvements. The role emphasizes sustainability, accountability, and long-term growth within MMF-affiliated programming.

Responsibilities include leading planning initiatives, developing performance measures, and ensuring governance documents align with applicable laws and organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Governance, Political Science, Community Development, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe applications.
• Experience in research, analysis, report writing, policy development, and organizational planning.
• Experience developing and implementing strategies, policies, or organizational initiatives.
• Experience with governance reviews or organizational development initiatives is an asset.
• Experience with boards, committees, public sector, not-for-profit, or Indigenous organizations is an asset.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, writing, analytical, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, governance, and MMF programs and services is a definite asset.
• Ability to travel with valid Manitoba Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational strategic planning initiatives, including research, facilitation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Coordinate development and monitoring of strategic plans, work plans, and performance measures.
• Conduct environmental scans, jurisdictional reviews, and research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop recommendations that strengthen organizational effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
• Lead the review, development, and maintenance of organizational governance frameworks.
• Coordinate updates to bylaws, governance and operating policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure governance documents align with legislation, MMF policies, organizational priorities, and governance best practices.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Policy development

Strategic planning

Research & analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Governance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe applications

Job description

Infinity Women Secretariat (IWS) is a non-profit organization that connects Red River Métis women, girls, 2SLGBTQ+ members throughout the Province of Manitoba and beyond, with a mandate to promote, empower, and enhance their well-being. Incorporated on April 23, 2013, IWS has become well known in our Red River Métis communities and remains a proud affiliate of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis.

The IWS seeks to fill one full-time Capacity Development Officerposition located at 150 Henry Avenue in Winnipeg, MB. The Capacity Development Officer is responsible for strengthening the organizational capacity of the Infinity Women Secretariat through strategic planning, governance development, organizational policy, and continuous improvement initiatives that support effective decision-making, accountability, organizational growth, and long-term sustainability.

• Lead organizational strategic planning initiatives, including research, facilitation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation;
• Coordinate the development and monitoring of strategic plans, work plans, and performance measures;
• Conduct environmental scans, jurisdictional reviews, and research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities;
• Develop recommendations that strengthen organizational effectiveness and long-term sustainability;
• Lead the review, development, and maintenance of organizational governance frameworks;
• Coordinate updates to bylaws, governance and operational policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures;
• Ensure governance documents align with applicable legislation, the governing authorities and policies of the Manitoba Métis Federation, organizational priorities, and recognized governance best practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Governance, Political Science, Community Development, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe applications;
• Experience in research, analysis, report writing, policy development, and organizational planning;
• Experience developing and implementing strategies, frameworks, policies, or organizational initiatives;
• Experience with strategic planning, governance reviews, or organizational development initiatives is an asset;
• Experience with boards, committees, public sector, not-for-profit, or Indigenous organizations is an asset;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, writing, analytical, and time management skills;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, governance, and MMF programs and services is a definite asset;
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation. Access to an on-site fitness facility as well as an in-house restaurant is available.

The MMF requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.

Preference will be given to qualified Red River Métis applicants and they are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter. The MMF encourages internal applicants to apply for career opportunities within our Government.