Program Officer - St. Laurent

Manitoba Metis Federation; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Program Officer to spearhead training and employment initiatives within the Métis Employment & Training Department. The role involves developing partnerships, managing project financials, and supporting community labor market needs. Candidates should possess relevant education and experience, particularly in employment-focused training programs, and knowledge of Métis culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years directly related work experience.
• Experience analyzing financial statements and reports is required.
• Knowledge of Métis culture and MMF programs is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training and employment initiatives.
• Collaborate with industry and partners to address labour market needs.
• Manage project contract financials and monitor client progress.

Skills

Ability delivering employment-focused training programs

Ability to research training and labour market needs

Experience developing employment-focused training proposals

Ability to travel

Education

Related post-secondary education in social sciences, adult education, training, business administration, or management

Job description

The Program Officer will develop and implement training and employment initiatives undertaken by the Métis Employment & Training Department.

• Network and collaborate with industry, employers and partners to initiate and develop relationships and partnerships for employment and training initiatives to address labour market needs;
• Actively engage with partners to proactively develop employment & training projects to respond to community labour market needs;
• Provide support to groups, individuals, and employers in preparing employment & training proposals and applications;
• Manage project contract financials by reviewing and reconciling monthly claims and reports, ensuring that service providers operate within budget allocation and align with intended activities;
• Ongoing monitoring of client progress and attendance during employment and training activities, providing support and guidance for retention and success.

Skills and Qualifications :

• Related post-secondary education in social sciences, adult education and training, business administration or management, and a minimum of 2 years directly related work experience;
• Ability delivering, coordinating, and implementing employment-focused training programs;
• Ability to research training and labour market needs;
• Experience developing employment-focused training proposals;
• Experience analyzing financial statements and reports and an understanding of basic financial and accounting practices;
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
• Knowledge of Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.