004 - Advisor, Environmental

Closing date: March 8, 2024
Hybrid position
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

• Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan
• Generous vacation allotment starting at 10 day's for regular employees and 15 day's 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
• Other perks
• 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

The role
The prime objective of the Environmental Advisor in the Lands, Resources and Consultations (LRC) Branch of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is to provide support to the Managers in the LRC Branch and, where required, to the Director the Branch. Under the direction of the Managers in LRC Branch, the Environmental Advisor will assist in the development and running of environmental initiatives and projects benefiting the citizens of the MNO.
What you will be doing

• Provide technical support in relation to environmental initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, research, liaising and reporting on the above-mentioned items and development of projects and initiatives.
• Support in the development of initiatives to improve food sovereignty such as MNO berry patch monitoring and community gardens programs, water quality monitoring programs (i.e. water chemistry, fish tissue, benthic biomonitoring, eDNA) including developing a database, troubleshooting field equipment, coordinating volunteers, liaising with MNO Community Councils, laboratories, interpreting and communicating results, identifying areas for improvement.
• Support the MNO carrying out its statement of prime purpose including “to protect and preserve the land and waters within our homelands for future generations.” This will include the development of new environmental programming and the running and maintenance of existing environmental programs.
• Plan and execute engagement activities with MNO communities, such as engagement meetings, site tours and community information sessions etc. Duties include, but are not limited to, scheduling, confirming budgets, booking venues/catering, preparation of expense forms, purchase orders, agendas, briefings, briefing notes and leading meetings with RCCs, proponents, government officials, and MNO communities.
• Travel to communities to participate in and present at meetings. This may require overnight stays in communities, long-distance driving, air travel and a varied work schedule including work during week-ends and evenings.
• Visit sites of ecological/conservation interest to the MNO including areas that are poorly accessible. This could include walking on uneven ground, being exposed to inclement weather and using equipment such as a handheld GPS. and water quality multi-meter. Wildlife and/or bear safety awareness and First Aid training are considered assets.
• Develop and maintain contacts with proponents, government departments, and other entities, on projects, relevant issues and initiatives affecting and impacting communities in the MNO.
• Maintain a thorough record of all activities and consultations associated with projects, relevant issues and initiatives. Software such as, Survey 123, MS SharePoint or other project management software may be implemented for project and other related coordination purposes.
• Develop communications for MNO communities regarding relevant topics, issues and initiatives, as well as for specific projects. Communications tools may include, but are not limited to, letters, invitations, Métis Voyageur advertisements, brochures, research briefings and webpage postings etc.
• Work collaboratively with other staff of the LRC Branch, including the MNO Community Relations Unit and the MNO Way of Life Unit and the MNO Education and Training Branch on assigned projects, initiatives and issues. Collaborative work to improve processes and standards within the LRC Branch is expected.
• Support all tasks listed with strong research and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
• Completion of post-secondary education in fields of environmental studies, ecology, environmental sciences, earth sciences, environmental engineering, resource development, or a related area, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years’ experience in the environmental sector. Experience with citizen science programs, water quality monitoring and OBBN or CABIN certification are an assets.
• An understanding of the intersection between indigenous and environmental issues.
• Broad knowledge of environmental issues including climate change adaptation and natural climate solutions, emergency management, water quality, biodiversity loss, conservation and ecology.

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 humanresources@metisnation.org 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.
Please note, all employees, regardless of role or location, are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless the employee has a valid medical exemption. This condition of employment is effective for all employees, full or part-time, permanent or contract, whether working remotely or not, as of November 1, 2021.