Special Projects Coordinator – Public Safety Commission

Job description

🎯 Description:

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is seeking a full-time, permanent Special Projects Coordinator to support the Public Safety Commission. This role involves coordinating strategic projects related to public safety, emergency preparedness, and community policing services. You will act as a liaison between stakeholders, manage project operations, and ensure alignment with community priorities and strategic direction.

✅ Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate project plans in collaboration with internal units, external governments, and other First Nations.

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources efficiently.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project files; produce and present status reports.

• Conduct research and ensure timely follow-ups on assigned projects.

• Support emergency preparedness initiatives in coordination with the Emergency Management Officer.

• Assist in setting up the Emergency Operations Center when required.

• Coordinate activities of the Peacekeeper Service Board and Peacekeeper Ethics Committee.

• Promote projects and gather community input via media, open houses, kiosks, interviews, and surveys.

• Facilitate and participate in meetings, briefings, workshops, and other events.

• Act as a liaison between community members, consultants, technicians, MCK departments, and media.

Required experience and qualifications

⭐ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a related field, plus 3 years of relevant experience
  OR

• High School diploma with 10 years of related work experience.

• Must possess a valid Quebec Class 5 driver’s license.

• Strong knowledge of emergency preparedness principles, public safety procedures, and applicable laws/guidelines.

• Demonstrated skills in project management, facilitation, public speaking, negotiation, research, technical writing, and coordination.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project); willing to learn new software.

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of Kanien’kéha and/or French is an asset; willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language is encouraged.

• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment and professionalism.

💰 Salary: $1,099.88 to $1,242.38 per week (commensurate with experience)

🕒 Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• 37.5 hours per week

• Occasional evening, weekend work, and overtime, especially during emergencies

📩 How to Apply:

Please address your application to Dawn Stacey, Manager of Recruitment & Staffing.

📧 Submit your complete application by email only to: applications@mck.ca

📅 Deadline to apply: Monday, May 12, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

📄 Required Documents:

• Applicant checklist

• Letter of intent

• Resume

• Copy of valid Class 5 Quebec driver’s license

🔗 Visit www.kahnawake.com/jobs for all required forms and additional details.

⚠️ Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.
📣 Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.
📝 Attachments must be in PDF format to ensure successful submission.

Job posting period

Until 2025-05-12 at 16:00