Blind River, 10C Hanes Ave, Blind River, Ontario, Canada •
Job Description
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.
- 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
- Other perks
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Health care spending account
- Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
- Dell member purchase program
About the role
The prime objective of the Mineral Development Advisor (MDA) 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, with the primary focus of the MDA’s work being on the MNO’s engagement on mineral exploration and mining development projects, issues and initiatives. Under the direction of the Managers in LRC Branch, the MDA will assist in maintaining and increasing the MNO’s engagement on mineral exploration and mining development activities, initiatives and projects within the traditional territories of MNO Regions 3, 4 and 5, in keeping with the MNO’s consultation framework and regional consultation protocols, and the related processes relating to the Crown’s Duty to Consult, comply, and Accommodate Indigenous peoples.
What you will be doing
- Provide technical support to the LRC Branch and the MNO’s Regional Consultation Committees (RCCs) in relation to the MNO’s consultations on mineral exploration and development projects, issues and initiatives, which may impact Métis community rights, interests and way of life. Duties include, but are not limited to, research, liaising and reporting on mineral exploration and development projects and initiatives primarily in MNO Regions 3, 4, and 5.
- Plan and execute engagement activities with the RCCs and the MNO community, such as consultation meetings, site tours and community information sessions, etc. Duties include, but are not limited to, scheduling, confirming budgets, booking venues and catering, preparation of expense forms, purchase orders, agendas, 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 includes work during week-ends and evenings.
- Develop and maintain contacts with proponents, government departments, and other mineral development/mining sector entities, on projects, relevant issues and initiatives affecting and impacting communities in MNO Regions 3, 4, and 5.
- Maintain a thorough record of all activities and consultations associated with projects, relevant issues and initiatives. Software such as MS SharePoint or other project management software may be implemented for project and other related coordination purposes.
- Develop communications for MNO communities regarding mineral exploration and development 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.
- Provide regular updates to the external project team via summary reports, document reviews, and meetings.
Qualifications:
- Completion of post‑secondary education in fields of environmental studies, environmental sciences, earth sciences, environmental engineering, civil engineering, mining or geological engineering, mining and geological te
