011 - Coordinator, Canada Pre/Post Natal Nutrition Program
Closing Date: December 10, 2024
Contract Term, End Date: February 2, 2026
In Office 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.
- 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
About the Role:
The prime objective of the Canada Prenatal/Postnatal Nutrition Program Coordinator is to support at risk Indigenous children 0 to 6 and their families. The program offers prenatal, infant and child nutrition information for the betterment of their development, parenting and caregiving skills. The goals of this program are to increase the number of babies born with healthy birth weights, decrease the number of overweight babies resulting from gestational diabetes, improve the health of pregnant women and decrease the number of preventable birth defects etc.
What you will be doing:
- Ensure that Canada Prenatal/Postnatal Nutrition Program is delivered in the spirit and philosophy of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Statement of Prime Purpose
- Understand “at risk” identifiers and assist prenatal mothers and children 0-6 months to address them with the goal of a healthy lifestyle
- Offer appropriate support through advocacy, programming and resources to clients as requested
- Conduct on-site visits with client parents
- Develop programs to address current issues regarding children’s wellness
- Assess client situations on case-by-case basis
- Confer with external stakeholders to provide maximum care for client parents and children
- Develop and implement client and community based programming as required
- Maintain community relationships through networking
- Participate in community-based and provincial-based committees as assigned by the Healing & Wellness Branch Supervisor or Manager
- Maintain client files for pertinent data collection while maintaining client confidentiality
- Record client services in the Online Health and Access Tracking System (OHATS)
- Maintain confidentiality at all times, and adhere to privacy legislation
- Attend training and meetings outside Métis Nation of Ontario working hours
- Perform Administrative duties, and other duties as instructed by the Program Supervisor
- Financial reporting specific to your program site and budget
- Reflect Métis cultural approaches as a part of the activities and services
- Participate in on-going professional development activities as time and financial resources permit
- Fulfill all other responsibilities as determined by management of Healing and Wellness Branch
Qualifications:
- Experience working with volunteers in a non-profit environment
- 1 or more years’ experience in client services experience
- 1 or more years’ experience working children 0 to 6 months
- Proficiency with computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Work and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of the Métis Nation of Ontario and programs offered
- Knowledge of Indigenous programs and services
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision
- Well-developed administrative, organizational and communication skills in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to lift 11.5kg when required
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in social services
- Bilingualism would be considered an asset
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).
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $48,490.00
- Max Hiring Rate $55,270.00
- Thunder Bay, 226 May Street South, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada