300 - Communications Manager

Métis Nation; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Ontario seeks a Manager to oversee the full employee lifecycle and enhance communication strategies. The role involves managing teams, developing communication plans, and ensuring effective resource alignment while promoting Métis culture and rights.

Benefits

Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits

Generous vacation starting at 10 days

Annual two-week holiday closure in December

16 paid public and employer holidays

15 paid health & wellness days

Educational incentives for growth

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of People Management experience in Communications.
• Experience creating diverse communication materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans to promote the Communications branch.
• Manage employment lifecycle for direct reports, including recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Communication

Empathy

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

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Job Description

Posted Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4:00 AM | Expired Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:59 AM

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. Our culture values diversity, encourages opinions, welcomes healthy conflict, and seeks solutions.

• Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan
• Generous vacation starting at 10 days for regular employees and 15 days for management
• Annual two-week holiday closure in December
• 16 paid public and employer holidays
• 15 paid health & wellness days
• Challenging, multidisciplinary work environment fostering learning and professional development
• Educational incentives for growth
• Opportunity to impact the lives of Métis Peoples across Ontario
• Other perks including Employee Assistance Plan, health care spending account, partner programs, and purchase discounts

About the role

The Manager oversees the full employee lifecycle, from hiring to coaching, supporting problem-solving for complex employee relations and OH&S issues with tact and discretion. They set program goals, establish policies, and ensure resource alignment.

What you will be doing

• Develop and implement communication plans to promote the Communications branch to stakeholders including Métis citizens
• Interact with high emotional intelligence, demonstrating empathy and understanding
• Identify communication opportunities and needs
• Create targeted campaigns using web, newsletters, social media, and events; evaluate success
• Manage the Communications inbox and team direction
• Develop work plans, quality measures, and prioritize tasks
• Manage employment lifecycle for direct reports, including recruitment and performance management
• Manage budgets for projects, contracts, and supplies
• Attend and present at meetings with senior management, funders, and government officials
• Work with the team to improve program effectiveness

Qualifications

• 5+ years of People Management experience in Communications
• Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience
• Experience creating diverse communication materials
• Experience managing operations in fast-paced environments
• Experience organizing large events with multiple stakeholders
• Leadership with empathy
• Conflict resolution skills
• Reliable work ethic, excellent communication, high self-awareness
• Strong desire to serve Métis Citizens and promote culture and rights
• Knowledge of Métis/Indigenous policy or ability to acquire quickly

AODA Statement

The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodations as required by law. Contact HR for assistance.

Special Services Organization

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to those meeting MNO Citizenship requirements and in good standing. Full COVID-19 vaccination required unless medically exempt. MNO uses AI in applicant screening.