Website Metis Nation of Ontario
105 Main Street West, Atikokan, Ontario, Canada
Job Description
Expires Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:59pm
Contract Position, Term Date: November 6, 2026
MNO’s culture is at our core
The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Metis community. When defining what MNO culture is, it’s difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.
What We Can Offer You
- 4% Vacation pay
- Pension plan
- Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
- 16 paid public and employer holidays
- 15 paid health & wellness days
- Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
- Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
- An opportunity to make a direct and indirect impact on the lives of the Metis Peoples across the Province
- Other perks
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Telemedicine plan
- Goodlife corporate membership discount
- Bell Mobility’s exclusive partner program
- Staple’s corporate discount
- Dell member purchase program
- Mark’s corporate discount
About the Role
The Harm Reduction Navigator plays a vital role in providing comprehensive case management services to clients with substance use, mental health, and addiction needs. You will collaborate closely with clients to support care plans, facilitating access to various services such as counselling, therapy, and social support. In this position support. In this position, you will ensure seamless, coordinated care by working alongside healthcare professionals, community organizations, and external agencies.
This position plays a key role in supporting the community-based substance use program, a phased program and focuses on engagement, stabilization, skills development, and transition.
What you will be doing
This position reports directly to the Supervisor, Special Projects.
- Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ substance use, mental health, and addiction needs, considering their unique circumstances, strengths, and challenges.
- Care Planning: Collaborate with clients to support services that address their substance use, mental health, and addiction goals. Monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed throughout the program’s phases.
- Service Coordination: Facilitate access to a range of services, including counseling, therapy, medication management, and social support, to meet clients’ needs.
- Advocacy: Advocate for clients’ rights and needs within the healthcare system, ensuring they receive quality care and support. Assist clients in accessing transitional supports, including housing stabilization, employment services, and community wellness programs.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, community organizations, and agencies to ensure seamless and coordinated care for clients. Collaborate with community partners, such as AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), NA (Narcotics Anonymous), and other support services, to enhance clients’ recovery journey.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, documenting assessments, care plans, progress, and outcomes. Provide bi-weekly reports to the Harm Reduction Supervisor on program outcomes and client needs.
- Cultural Competence: Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence, recognizing the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients within the Metis community.
- Liaison: Liaise with other MNO at community events and activities related to mental health and addictions.
- Project Work: Implement annual project work plans and activity reports in accordance with program goals.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all program-related activities.
- Reporting: Provide bi-weekly reports to the Supervisor of Mental Health and Addictions, detailing client progress, program outcomes, and service needs.
- Privacy and Confidentiality: Uphold strict standards of privacy and confidentiality in compliance with guidelines, organizational policies, and applicable privacy laws.
- Other reasonable duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong desire to act in the service of the Metis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
- Completed post-secondary degree in a related field (Social Work, Addictions, or Mental Health) or a minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health and addictions, with a focus on harm reduction.
- Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and experience working with Indigenous or Metis populations is an asset.
- Computer Proficiency: Competency in using Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and client health care management software to track client interactions and service delivery.
- Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information and advocate for clients.
- Organization and Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivation: Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Problem-solving and Advocacy: Ability to resolve client issues, advocate effectively for their needs, and coordinate care across multiple systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work alone/independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred
- Completion of a Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Knowledge of Metis-specific and broader indigenous policy and research, key challenges, and programs
Experience
- Proven experience working in the field of adult mental health and addictions, with a strong understanding of harm reduction approaches.
- Experience and knowledge of Indigenous issues, particularly those affecting Metis peoples, are considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario’s mental health and addiction programs and services, including best practices in care coordination and client advocacy.
Preferred
- Previous 2 years or more experience in a similar/comparable role
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality evidence and data-based reports and professional presentations
- Demonstrated ability in policy and program development and evaluation
- Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire and expand knowledge and to be flexible in a demanding and dynamic environment
- Previous experience dealing with confidential information
AODA Statement
The Metis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. The Metis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationships including recruitment and selection.
Please email human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.
Special Services Organization
The Metis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.
The Metis Nation of Ontario uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help in the screening and assessing of applicants within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Job Details
Pay Type: Salary
Hiring Min Rate: 55,950 CAD
Hiring Max Rate: 63,780 CAD
Job End Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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