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Program Officer
@ Manitoba Métis Federation
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
Manitoba Métis Federation is hiring a full-time Program Officer in its Métis Employment & Training Department in Winnipeg to develop and run employment and training initiatives. The work involves building partnerships with employers and partners, preparing funding proposals, and managing contract financials. Benefits include health, dental, vision, pension and vacation, and the posting requires a valid Manitoba driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement employment and training initiatives
- Network with employers and partners on training projects
- Help groups and employers prepare proposals and applications
- Review and reconcile monthly claims and budgets
- Monitor client progress and attendance
Requirements summary:
- Related post-secondary education in social sciences, adult education or business
- Minimum 2 years directly related experience
- Experience delivering employment-focused training programs
- Experience developing training proposals
- Experience analyzing financial statements
- Valid Manitoba driver's licence with reliable vehicle
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Social sciences, Adult education and training, Business administration, Management |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Manitoba Métis Federation
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National Government of the Red River Métis
Full company description
The Manitoba Métis Federation is the National Government of the Red River Métis.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,659
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 335
- Reported office locations
- 150 Henry Ave, Winnipeg, R3B 0J7, CA
- Business categories
- Communities
- Non Profit
- Government
- Other recorded names
- Manitoba Métis Federation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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The Manitoba Métis Federation is the National Government of the Red River Métis.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1967 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 52 |
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The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.
The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Program Officer position within our Métis Employment & Training Department located 150 Henry Avenue in Winnipeg, MB. The Program Officer will develop and implement training and employment initiatives undertaken by the Métis Employment & Training Department.
Job Duties/Competencies:
- Network and collaborate with industry, employers and partners to initiate and develop relationships and partnerships for employment and training initiatives to address labour market needs;
- Actively engage with partners to proactively develop employment & training projects to respond to community labour market needs;
- Provide support to groups, individuals, and employers in preparing employment & training proposals and applications;
- Manage project contract financials by reviewing and reconciling monthly claims and reports, ensuring that service providers operate within budget allocation and align with intended activities;
- Ongoing monitoring of client progress and attendance during employment and training activities, providing support and guidance for retention and success.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Related post-secondary education in social sciences, adult education and training, business administration or management, and a minimum of 2 years directly related work experience;
- Ability delivering, coordinating, and implementing employment-focused training programs;
- Ability to research training and labour market needs;
- Experience developing employment-focused training proposals;
- Experience analyzing financial statements and reports and an understanding of basic financial and accounting practices;
- Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
- Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
- Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation.
Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number. This position is open until filled.
The MMF is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The MMF requires satisfactory background checks prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing background checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining these documents is not a guarantee of employment.
Preference will be given to qualified Red River Métis applicants and they are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter. The MMF encourages internal applicants to apply for career opportunities within our Government.
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