JOB OFFER : ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT AGENT

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The job of Organization Development Agent is done for the purpose/s of establishing and coordinating the tasks required to plan a regional Two-Spirit organization for the Indigenous populations of Quebec.

Essential functions

  • Conducts a series of online meetings for the purpose of securing an organizing committee;
  • Organizes and oversees needed online meetings for the organizing committee;
  • Consults with other LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit organizations across the country to solicit materials and recommendations pertinent to the development of a Quebec organization;
  • Assists and carries out tasks recommended by the organizing committee;
  • Prepares drafts of bylaws and presents them to the organizing committee;
  • Consults with other organizations to prepare needed documents for the registration of the new organization;
  • Carries out the required legal search for name and initial brand for organization;
  • Begins the process of acquiring information on potential funding options for the new organization;
  • Establishes and disseminates contact information to appropriate organizations and services;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the establishment and legal status of the new organization.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple consulting tasks and efficient review of materials.

Specific skill required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating of MS Office suite, and computer equipment, including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; developing effective working relationships; formulating and executing decisions; developing policy recommendations.

KNOWLEDGE of Two-Spirit and Indigenous communities required to effectively establish communications with individuals and organizations.

Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include strong organizational development and design; problem solving methods; research and review techniques; project management and time management.

ABILITY is required to schedule several activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify materials and documents; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances and time frames; to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; to create and execute action plans.

Specific ability required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating effectively orally and in writing in English and French (and ideally an Indigenous language); working effectively independently and as part of a small team; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working with detailed information/documents; and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision in a home office environment; tracking and submitting work hours; utilization of personal computer.

Salary offered

$25 per hour.

Travel expenses related to work will be covered.

Duration

Minimum 12 weeks.

Schedule

3-5 days per week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Participation in meetings and certain activities that might take place during evenings or weekends.

How to apply

If you would like to submit your candidature, please send your C.V., a letter of motivation and a letter of reference from an Indigenous organization or community, to: [email protected]. Only certain candidates will be invited to be interviewed.

Deadline to submit your application

November 15th, 2022.

If you have any questions, you can communicate with Diane Labelle at [email protected]

The LGBT+ Family Coalition subscribes to the principle of equal access to employment and strongly encourages trans/queer and non-binary people, people of cultural diversity, with disabilities, belonging to LBTQIA2S communities (lesbian, bisexual. le, trans, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirited), Indigenous and/or from a traditionally marginalized groups to apply. With equal skills, these candidates will be selected for the job.