Project Officer

MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Pension plan

Vacation

Job summary

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) seeks a full-time Project Officer to join the Energy, Infrastructure, and Resource Management Department in Winnipeg, MB. The role oversees project assessment, implementation, management, and monitoring, reporting to the Senior Director.

Responsibilities include developing projects, coordinating meetings, preparing briefings, conducting climate surveys, and traveling for tree planting and water monitoring activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Post-secondary education in environmental, natural resources, geography, Indigenous studies or project management is an asset.
• Experience in an office; preferably with a non-profit Indigenous organization.
• Strong data research, analysis and report writing abilities.
• Experience in community outreach and event organization is preferred.
• Knowledge of Indigenous issues and Red River Métis culture is an asset.
• Ability to travel; Manitoba driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee approved projects.
• Build relationships with MMF Citizens and Harvester to expand community programs.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and teleconferences.
• Prepare reports, briefings and letters for the Director.
• Research documents, policy and legislation relevant to projects.
• Design surveys and interview questions on climate concerns.
• Monitor survey progress and performance using disposition reports.
• Coordinate travel for tree planting, water and climate monitoring, and outreach.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.

The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Project Officer positions within our Energy, Infrastructure, and Resource Management Department located at 200 Main Street in Winnipeg, MB. Reporting to the Senior Director, The Project Officer oversees the assessment, implementation, management, and monitoring of projects.

• Develop and oversee approved projects;
• Build relationships and communicate with MMF Citizens and Harvester to expand community-based programs;
• Coordinate work associated with the facilitation of meetings, community workshops, teleconferences, etc.;
• Prepare reports, briefings, and letters for review by the Director;
• Research and review all relevant documents, policy, legislation, etc.;
• Research and develop surveys and interview questions on climate concerns;
• Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance using disposition reports and response rates;
• Coordinate travel for all related matters including tree planting, water and climate monitoring, and outreach activities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma;
• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (e.g., environmental or natural resource fields, geography, Indigenous studies, or project management) is considered an asset;
• Experience using Microsoft Office, with intermediate proficiency in Word and Excel;
• Previous experience working in an office, preferably with a non-profit Indigenous organization;
• Previous experience in community outreach and event organization;
• Previous experience in data research, analysis, and presentation, including report writing;
• Previous knowledge of historical and current Environmental and Indigenous issues;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
• Experience working with boards and/or committees is preferred;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• 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
• vacation

The MMF is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The MMF requires satisfactory background checks prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing background checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining these documents 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.