LMB Coordinator

MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION INC.

The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) is the self-government representative that promotes the political, social, cultural, and economic interests and rights of the Metis Nation’s Manitoba Metis Community. In addition, the MMF delivers programs and services to our community including: child and family services; justice; housing; youth; education; human resources; economic development and natural resources.

The Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) – Metis Employment & Training Department seeks to fill a term LMB Coordinator located in Grand Marais, MB; remuneration is determined based on experience.

LMB Coordinator

Under the direction of the PMB Coordinator, the LMB Coordinator will follow and implement training initiatives undertaken by the MMF.  These initiatives include Human Resource planning, recruitment, training and development, occupational classifications, and the assessment, implementation, and monitoring of approved employment and training initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Provide service to Metis, Non-Status, and Inuit residents of Manitoba and maintain a client database to track client progress and employment status.
• Assist with the development of initiatives/ programs in accordance with signed contracts/contribution agreements
• Provide support to groups, individuals, and employers in preparing training proposals.
• Prepare committed reports for submission to the PMB Finance.
• Participates in the communication process of the Department.
• Main contact for department electronic mail.
• Candidates must have a post secondary certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience or is prepared to undertake employment related training to fully meet the requirements of the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to use time and resources to accomplish Departmental objectives.
• Knowledge of Metis culture, issues and socio-economic conditions affecting Metis people in the Regions.
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Must be able to travel to the Regions.

Preference will be given to qualified Metis applicants. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify on their resume. The MMF appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals considered for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward covering letter and resume by Monday March 26, 2012 to the MMF Finance & Human Resources Department, 300-150 Henry Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7, or email to: resumes@mmf.mb.ca or fax to (204) 957-1092.

All our job postings can be found at www.mmf.mb.ca