Métis Justice Coordinator

Location: Métis Nation of Alberta Youth Programming Centre, Edmonton, AB.       

Closing Date: June 17, 2024 or Until Suitable Candidate is Found.            

Position Status: Full-time (40 hours/week), Permanent.

The Organization

Since its inception in 1928, the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has governed the Métis within Alberta. The MNA is led by a democratically elected Council.  This Council works toward the mandate of the MNA, supporting practices of transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness for Métis Albertans in governments’ policy and decision-making processes. The MNA promotes and facilitates the advancement of Métis people through self-reliance, self-determination, and self-management. For more information about the MNA, visit our website.

The Opportunity

The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is recruiting for a full time Métis Justice Coordinator within the Justice Department. Reporting to the Director of Justice, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the development, coordination, and implementation of justice programs and services for Métis citizens. The successful candidate will be a motivated, confident, and driven individual who is passionate about justice and has excellent analytical and writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in Métis justice specific program planning, design, development, and implementation.
• Develop and maintain templates and tools to guide justice programs.
• Plan, implement, and facilitate justice related community engagement events and activities, including in-person presentations and discussions, and online engagements.
• Develop MNA Justice department citizen engagement guidelines, policies, procedures, and program evaluations.
• Develop and implement culturally sensitive surveys.
• Capture information in a respectful manner during engagement sessions.
• Report and analyze feedback and recommendations gathered from citizen engagements and develop justice related recommendations and policy advice for the MNA.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders on current and developing MNA justice program policy issues.
• Maintain awareness of government policies and programs related to justice and provide briefing and recommendations to the MNA.
• Support other MNA justice initiatives and complete other duties as required or assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• An in-depth understanding of the Métis Nation of Alberta and Métis culture, government, people, and values.
• Ability to produce professional documents, reports, and presentations.
• Strong verbal, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills, with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, and execution skills.
• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Flexible and adaptable to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.
• Culturally sensitive, compassionate, and trustworthy.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including government, industry, service providers, and community.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Forms.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in a related field such as social work or criminal justice is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience with event coordination and/or program planning, development, and implementation.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working in an Indigenous organization or remote Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Experience working in the justice field is an asset.
• Training in Trauma-Informed Care or Indigenous Awareness Training are considered assets.
• Grant writing experience is an asset.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, on occasion.
• Must be willing to travel within Alberta and work irregular hours, on occasion, to meet project needs.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and operational vehicle.
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector screening will be required.
• Intervention Record Check required.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
• An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, languages, and art.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
• 3 weeks paid vacation.

Apply online today

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Métis Nation of Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.