Communications & Program Coordinator Trainee

Contract Position, End Date: March 31, 2026

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. When defining what MNO culture is, it's difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.

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What We Can Offer You

• 4% Vacation pay
• Pension plan
• Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
• 16 paid public and employer holidays annually
• 15 paid health & wellness days annually
• 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
• Other perks:
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Telemedicine plan
  • Goodlife corporate membership discount
  • Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
  • Staple's corporate discount
  • Dell member purchase program
  • Mark's corporate discount

About the Role

This role will support the programming and operations of the Toronto & York Region Métis Council (TYRMC), one of several volunteer-run Community Councils of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). This role reports to the MNO Community Relations Manager but will directly respond to and take direction from the volunteer TYRMC Council President (or designate) to assist with council-related tasks. This position requires effective communication skills, both in person and through email and phone, and adheres to prescribed processes with limited independent decision-making authority. This position will also build and enhance community relationships and citizenship engagement.

Salary: $44,590 – $50,830 annually (Max based on a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours/week over 52 weeks at a rate of $26.0666/hour).

Note: This is an annualized salary figure. Actual compensation will be pro-rated based on the length of the contract (approximately 35 weeks).

What you will be doing

Communications & Marketing:

• Monitor and manage the general council email and voicemail inboxes, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries
• Regularly update the council's website with event listings, news, and recaps of events
• Create and distribute a bi-weekly newsletter, including content sourcing and image creation
• Oversee the council's social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram), responding to messages and comments
• Create and share engaging content, including images and copy, for council-related news

Program & Event Management:

• Assist in planning and executing both in-person and online programs and events
• Source quotes for transportation, catering, facilitators, and other service providers
• Secure necessary supplies and materials for events
• Oversee event registration, including creating forms, promoting events, and checking in participants
• Attend planning meetings and collaborate with the council team to develop programs
• Run events as required, providing on-site support and coordination

Grant & Financial Management:

• Keep an updated grant tracking spreadsheet to ensure timely applications and reports
• Assist with writing grant applications, including project descriptions and budgets
• Prepare and submit final reports for completed projects, in collaboration with project leads

Administrative Support:

• Support administrative tasks such as organizing receipts, managing payment trackers, conducting inventory, and maintaining contact lists for citizens
• Promotes 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.)
• Reports all unsafe conditions, hazards, or practices, accidents, and incidents in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, while adhering to all Health and Safety requirements outlined in the MNO's policies and procedures and provincial legislation
• Carries out other job and branch-related responsibilities as needed

Schedule Requirements:

• Must have the ability to adjust work hours with the ability to work extended hours or on weekends as necessary to accommodate volunteer council meetings, events, or special projects
• Must be able to travel, usually within Toronto and York Region, for events and meetings outside of regular business hours as required

Qualifications

Required:

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in the development of programs and services in an Indigenous setting or a similar environment
• Proven ability to manage budgets and project deliverables through project management software or other processes
• Ability to manage personal and confidential information tactfully, maturely, and diplomatically
• Potential candidates must be First Nations, Inuit or Métis and reside within the GTA
• Must be registered or eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training. Non-registered clients can register online here
• Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship and are in good standing
• Must live in the Greater Toronto Area
• Well-developed administrative and organizational skills
• High degree of computer literacy (experience with Google Workspace environment, Zoom, Canva, Sender or other mailing list managers, and WordPress is an asset)
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work alone & independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work as a team player with council members and community volunteers
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment - detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
• Relevant background in community activities, recreation and educational programs - Métis-focused preferred

Preferred:

• Highschool (Grade 12) + 1 year Certificate program
• Flexible work schedule with the ability to work extended hours or weekends as necessary
• Ability to travel, typically within Toronto and York Region, for events and meetings

Assets:

• Knowledge of Métis-specific and broader Indigenous policy and research, key challenges, and programs
• Compassionate, respectful, non-judgmental, and culturally competent approach to service delivery
• Experience working in a non-profit environment
• Finance knowledge (budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, reporting)

AODA Statement

The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. The Métis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.

Please email human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.

Special Services Organization

The Métis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.

The Métis Nation of Ontario uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help in the screening and assessing of applicants within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Job Details

Pay Type: Salary
Hiring Min Rate: $44,590 CAD
Hiring Max Rate: $50,830 CAD

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