Company: Métis Nation of Ontario

Location: Ottawa, ON

Expected salary: $54330 per year

Job date: Fri, 06 Dec 2024 03:57:29 GMT

Job description: 010 – Intern, Climate ChangeOttawa (Head Office), 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Req #156Wednesday, December 4, 2024Location: Anywhere in OntarioClosing Date: December 24, 2024Contract Position: 1 Year TermHybrid PositionMNO’s culture is at our coreThe 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.What We Can Offer You

• 4% Vacation pay
• Pension plan
• 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
• Goodlife corporate membership discount
• Bell Mobility’s exclusive partner program
• Staple’s corporate discount
• Dell member purchase program
• Mark’s corporate discount

The Métis Internship Program (MIP) invests in committed, talented graduates seeking a great opportunity to start and accelerate their careers. It’s a paid, one-year developmental opportunity to grow top talent while delivering important public services to the Métis people of Ontario. Individuals who have graduated or will graduate with a recognized degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma within the last 12 months may apply.About the Role:The Climate Change Policy Intern will be responsible for supporting RRP’s climate change team and engaging in initiatives directly supporting MNO’s climate change planning and policy activities. This role will primarily support the team in the development of the MNO climate change strategy and regional climate action plans for each of MNO’s nine regions. Other tasks will include supporting research initiatives and policy analysis, and synthesizing information related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. This is a hybrid position with the ability to work in any of the MNO’s offices.What you will be doing:

• Utilize specialized knowledge related to climate change issues to support RRP Branch’s climate change mitigation and adaptation project portfolio.
• Support the team in conducting research and producing technical analysis of internal and external strategies, policies and legislation relevant to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• Support in researching and preparing detailed and accurate reports, briefing notes and presentations
• Support in planning and conducting policy engagement activities (i.e. workshops, surveys) to obtain feedback from MNO citizens and governing bodies on a range of climate change issues.
• Liaise with communications department for conducting outreach on the climate change team’s activities
• Other reasonable duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong desire to act in the service of MNO Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e. climate change, environmental policy, environmental studies, Indigenous studies). Master’s degree in a relevant field is an asset.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Knowledge of current and emerging issues in climate change mitigation and adaptation
• A high degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment
• Advanced communications skills, both written and verbal
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Superior organization skills
• Highly detail-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and assess changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to assess situations and problem-solve independently
• Demonstrated ability to write high quality evidence and data-based reports and professional presentations
• Knowledge of Métis-specific and/or broader Indigenous policy and research, key challenges, and programs
• Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and expand knowledge and to be flexible in a demanding and dynamic environment

To meet funding parameters, candidates must:

• Be a citizen of the MNO (Métis Nation of Ontario)
• Have graduated within the last year
• Have an education in the field of study relevant to the Internship

AODA StatementThe 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 OrganizationThe 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.
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