Are you a magnetic personality? Northern Policy Institute is seeking a program officer to help identify, support, and connect population growth, retention, and reconciliation efforts throughout Northern Ontario. The position will be based in our Sudbury office but will work with programs in all the regions of Northern Ontario.
This is a two-year contract position. The Magnetic North Program Officer will support the work of the Magnetic North Advisory Committee, a group of community volunteers delivering anti-racism, reconciliation, migrant attraction and settlement and population retention projects. The goal of this position is to strengthen projects in all regions of Northern Ontario by helping them connect with, learn from, and support each other.
Solid management, communications, and organizational skills are a must. The Program Officer will be expected to contribute to project management, monitoring, public reporting, communications, networking, program design and delivery. University or college students with some practical experiences are preferred. Bilingualism would be an advantage. Multilingualism, or a special knowledge of Northern Ontario would also be assets.
We appreciate all expressions of interest; only candidates who are to be interviewed will be contacted. The starting salary for this position is $49,500 per year (plus benefits).
NPI values the ability to engage with communities in multiple languages. An increment of $1,500 over and above base salary is available for those who can fluently speak Anishinabemowin, Oji-Cree, Cree, Michif or French as well as English in a professional setting.
Deadline for applications is midnight eastern time 11 December 2022. Expected start date is 16 January 2023.
Please forward a cover letter, resume and references via email with Magnetic North in the subject line.
NPI is committed to building human capital in Northern Ontario. As such, while positions are not allocated to specific demographics, there is a hiring preference in place. When considering applications from two equally qualified candidates, NPI will give preference to First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Francophone candidates. Candidates coming from rural or remote northern communities or with a stated interest in working in northern regions in the future will also be given special preference. If any of these characteristics apply to you, we encourage you to voluntarily state this in your cover letter.
For information about the community of Greater Sudbury, please visit: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/
