BACKGROUND:
SCO is a growing and dynamic regional First Nation organization that represents 34 Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations and more than 87,000 citizens in southern Manitoba. Established in 1999 by the Chiefs, SCO is mandated as an independent organization to protect, preserve, promote, and enhance First Nation peoples’ inherent rights, languages, customs, and traditions through the application and implementation of the spirit and intent of the Treaty-making process.
SCO provides competitive compensation and excellent pension and benefits, as well as a positive work environment.
OVERVIEW:
The Southern Chiefs Organization Inc. (SCO) is seeking to fill an Environment Coordinator position which will provide coordination, communication, and technical support to the Environment Program. The successful candidate will lead the coordination of the Environment Program’s fieldwork and community engagements and will lead the management and maintenance of relationships with community environment portfolio holders. The position will require travel to our SCO communities to perform community engagements and fieldwork, such as environmental and water sampling.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead in coordinating environmental field work and community engagements, including, but not limited to, agendas and travel arrangements
- Lead in managing and maintaining contact with community environment portfolio holders
- Manage and coordinate resources, equipment, and materials
- Assist the Environment Program in managing and implementing projects and events
- Assist in the development and delivery of the Environment Program’s communications materials in support of the Program’s projects and events
- Support in the preparation of reports, briefing notes, memorandums, minutes, and other types of documents
- Support file management and the program’s record keeping system
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary education in Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or other relevant disciplines; an equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered
- Experience working with First Nations and their citizens and a demonstrated understanding of First Nations culture, traditions, and territories
- Highly developed interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong partnerships and communicate effectively
- Self-motivated individual that displays initiative to independently coordinate projects, events, and communication strategies in an organized manner
- Strong ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to create and maintain accurate and organized documentation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Certification and/or training in modes of transportation such as boat, ATV, or snowmobile would be considered an asset
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must provide a current and satisfactory criminal record check
- Must hold a valid class 5 MB driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle for business travel
- Must be willing to accommodate occasional overnight stays for fieldwork, community engagements, events, conferences, and other meetings
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at 4:30 PM CST
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Southern Chiefs’ Organization
202-600 Empress Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0L5
Fax: (204) 946-1871 | hr@scoinc.mb.ca
Preference will be given to qualified First Nations candidates.
Please self-identify as First Nations in your cover letter.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected will be contacted for further consideration.