011 - Director, Community Wellbeing

Métis Nation of Ontario•Sudbury, ON

13d•CA$132,300 - CA$145,600

About The Position

The Director, Community Wellbeing develops and directs the activities of the Community Wellbeing Branch. This includes establishing goals and objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards. The role also involves preparing and administering Branch budgets, determining staffing needs, and approving and monitoring Branch expenditures. The ideal candidate will have proven experience developing community wellbeing initiatives, deep and broad experience in Métis relations, and a passion for advancing community support and programming. Experience working in sensitive, highly political environments is also valued, as it develops communication skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. This position requires a strategic, innovative, and inspirational team leader who will provide direction to the Branch management team, foster an engaging and effective workplace culture, and ensure a healthy and safe workplace. The Director is accountable for achieving Branch and MNO goals and objectives, managing and coaching employees, fostering continuous improvement, mitigating risk, and maintaining program integrity based on funding agreements.

Requirements

University Degree in Health Sciences, Counselling, Public Health Administration or a related field
5 to 7 years of experience in a health-related field
Management experience
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic approaches within organizations through effective policy development, collaboration, and working in partnership with government and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining budgets and writing proposals and business plans
Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold Métis rights and culture
Significant knowledge of Métis and/or Indigenous rights and policy issues and principles or a demonstrated ability to quickly acquire knowledge
Robust, effective leadership and management skills, including demonstrated skill to work collaboratively using a team-based approach.
Effective interpersonal skills to liaise with a wide variety of government partners and internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated understanding of government processes and protocol, in the public health or mental health sector, at the provincial and federal level.
Significant skill and experience speaking to a variety of audiences.
Knowledge of all relevant employment-related legislation, including privacy laws.
A high degree of digital literacy, including demonstrated knowledge of MS Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours (including weekends as required) and travel throughout Ontario.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced multi-issue environment, serving a wide range of varied internal and external interests.

Responsibilities

Ensuring accountability and transparency to MNO funders in the development, design, monitoring, and evaluation of projects and programs.
Preparing and administering the Branch’s budget, ensuring appropriate systems and procedures are followed for financial oversight and budgetary control.
Overseeing and managing the Branch activities and related initiatives, including managing staff, external contractors, or consultants.
Developing, implementing, and evaluating Branch procedures and policies, and recommending, reviewing, evaluating, and approving Branch documents, briefs, and reports.
Establishing and maintaining Branch files in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements, including privacy laws.
Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative, and productive working relationships with other Branches, leadership, clients, citizens, external contractors, and funders.
Providing direction for the selection, training, development, and evaluation of all branch employees.
Implementing and overseeing a range of programs to ensure the Branch takes a holistic approach for Métis people throughout Ontario, providing wrap-around services.
Leading a culture of quality and service by prioritizing and allocating available resources and reviewing and evaluating program and service delivery.
Monitoring day-to-day operations to ensure the Branch is meeting goals and objectives, following policies and procedures, and providing services effectively and efficiently.
Monitoring changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect Branch operations, and implementing policy and procedural changes as required.
Developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet legislated requirements, MNO needs, and Branch goals and objectives.
Overseeing the preparation of periodic and special reports, procedures, policies, and other materials.
Preparing and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences.
Serving on the management team, attending meetings and conferences, and ensuring the Branch needs and concerns are represented.
Participating in strategic planning for the MNO.
Conferring with and representing the Branch and the MNO in meetings with various government agencies and the public.
Liaising and establishing linkages with provincial organizations and government program representatives as directed.
Promoting the values of the organization within the workplace and in the community by demonstrating positive and professional relationships with others (employees, citizens, council, volunteers, advocates, etc.).
Reporting all unsafe conditions, hazards, or practices, accidents, and incidents in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adhering to all Health and Safety requirements within the MNO’s policies and procedures and provincial legislation.
Performing other job/branch-related duties as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan
Generous vacation allotment starting at 15 days for regular employees and 20 days for management
Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
16 paid public and employer holidays
15 paid health & wellness days
Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province
Employee Assistance Plan
Telemedicine plan
Health care spending account
Goodlife corporate membership discount
Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
Staple's corporate discount
Dell member purchase program
Mark's corporate discount