Project Coordinator, Mental Health – Metis Nation British Columbia
Job Description
Métis Nation British Columbia
Project Coordinator, Mental Health
Competition #23-157
Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000
Classification: Coordinator 1
Location: Remote
Period of Employment: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Hours of Work: Full Time
Date Posted: December 18, 2023
Closing Date: January 22, 2024
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Project Coordinator, Mental Health leads the coordination to support 19,000 Métis individuals in accessing three lengths of suicide prevention trainings (START, safeTALK, and ASIST); including the adaptation process to re-design this suicide prevention program to be based in Métis ways of knowing and being. This involves collaborating internally and externally, enhancing Métis community capacity for mental wellness, and developing a Métis Learning Supplement for suicide prevention courses.
The role extends to planning Métis Mental Health & Wellness Gatherings, engaging Métis Chartered Communities to address specific mental health needs, and facilitating community advisory boards. The incumbent fosters cooperation and collaborative problem-solving, co-facilitates advisory meetings, communicates with relevant teams, and handles administrative tasks. With a focus on project reporting, the position ensures timely completion of targets, schedules and coordinates trainings, workshops, and events, demonstrating a commitment to improving the mental health and wellness of Métis people.
Does this role sound perfect to you, yet you don’t check every box?
We at MNBC realize that qualifications and experiences may look different for everyone. If this career opportunity is of interest to you and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.
MNBC thanks all applicants for their interest. Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
We strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our candidates with different abilities. If you require any accommodations to support you through the application process, please reach out to the People & Culture department at hr@mnbc.ca.
About Métis Nation British Columbia
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. Through teamwork, respect, dedication, accountability, integrity, and professionalism, MNBC strives to build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of inherent rights for our Métis citizens, assisting in the delivery of services based on policy, process, and specified regulations.
MNBC reflects an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We respect the unique characteristics, backgrounds, and experiences that our employees bring to the organization and the communities we serve. We are committed to lateral kindness based on Métis cultural values that promote social harmony and healthy relationships.
MNBC’s KAA-WIICHIHITOYAAHK (We take care of each other) initiatives offer employees a competitive total compensation package including:
- Comprehensive group benefit package or health-care spending account.
- Enrollment in the BC Municipal Pension Plan.
- 15 paid days per year for statutory and cultural days (Indigenous Peoples Day and Louis Riel Day).
- 15 paid days per year for Wellness.
- Generous vacation entitlements
- Carpool, parking & public transit subsidies (Provincial Office only).
- Educational and professional development funding to support continued lifelong learning and skills upgrade.
- Remote workplace supports.
- Internal advancement career opportunities
How To Apply
Hiring Manager: Angel Gunn
Hiring Manager Position: Manager, Provincial Mental Health
Hiring Manager Email: agunn@mnbc.ca
Note For Candidate PLEASE NOTE THAT CANDIDATES MUST APPLY using “Project Coordinator, Mental Health – #23-157” In the subject line of the email