Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg
Applications due: 09 Nov, 2026

Job Synopsis

The planning, learning and disaster response (PLDR) department supports effective program planning, learning, monitoring and evaluation, project funding, and disaster response across MCC. The Program Assistant provides administrative and project coordination support to the department, with a particular focus on MCC’s relationship with Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB). The role also provides administrative support to the Disaster Response Director.

Job Details

Salaried Employee -Full Time at 1 FTE

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications:

Essential:

- Undergraduate degree and one to two years of administrative experience, or five to seven years of equivalent experience.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on tasks.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing demands, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
- Police record check

Preferred:

- Basic accounting knowledge.
- Understanding of and interest in disaster relief, sustainable community development, justice, and peacebuilding.

Contact/Relationships: Works regularly with PLDR staff both in Canada and the U.S, CFGB staff, area directors, representatives, and finance staff and other MCC colleagues. Communicates information within the department and represents PLDR’s work to constituents and other organizations as requested.

Supervision: No supervisory responsibilities.

Complexity/Competencies: Coordinates administrative and project information across internal teams and external partners. Work priorities can shift during major disasters and annual planning and reporting periods. The role requires sound organization, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to respond appropriately to urgent matters.

Independent Action: Works with minimal supervision to manage concurrent administrative and project coordination responsibilities. Uses judgment and discretion when responding to routine inquires direct requests and identifying urgent matters during the Disaster Response Director’s absence.



Non-routine hours may occur occasionally be required during major disasters.

Initiative and Ingenuity: Identifies and addresses administrative needs, maintains accurate project financial tracking information, and works with the Director to improve administrative and project management systems.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Uses clear, professional oral and written communication when coordinating with staff and external contacts. Supports the Director by preparing correspondence and following up on requests.

Mental/Physical/Visual Demand: Requires sustained concentration and attention to detail, when responding to urgent humanitarian crises and disasters.

Key Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

- Management of CFGB Processes (50%)
- Administrative Support (50%)

Duties

Management of CFGB and MCC Project Processes – 50%

- Maintain financial information for MCC’s account at Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) including tracking CFGB project budgets, wire transfers, MCC’s equity balance, fiscal year allocations, and project agreements in coordination with the director and sector leads.
- Maintain project tracking charts disaster restricted funds (DRFs), and the Humanitarian Assistance Fund (HAF).
- Process budget addition approvals and funding allocations through Insight.
- Compile equity requests from other CFGB members and coordinate related communications, MCC equity contributions, and the sharing of proposals and reports.
- Support PLDR leads and MCC international program staff with annual budget preparation for CFGB, GHG, HAF, and DRFs.
- Coordinate participation by MCC partners and country staff in CFGB sponsored workshops.
- Prepare and maintain summaries of MCC’s CFGB projects for use by communications and donor relations (CDR).
- Maintain partner list for externally funded projects for CDR and human resources.

Administrative Support – 50%

- Support the director with scheduling, meeting coordination, and drafting and responding to correspondence.
- Respond to routine inquiries and follow-up on correspondence in a manner that reflects MCC’s beliefs and values.
- Organize meetings, including arranging video conferences, preparing materials, recording minutes, and coordinating refreshments as needed.




- Act as webinar producer for PLDR led webinars such as Program Training Institute and for Intersections.
- Compile partner grant information for MCC Canada’s annual Canada Revenue Agency 23010 filling.
- Take minutes for PLDR department meetings and webinars organized by PLDR.
- Assist PLDR staff with travel arrangements, including flight quotations, bookings, and visa applications.
- Assist PLDR staff with coding departmental expenses.
- Maintain and update the department handbook
- During the director’s absence, monitor and prioritize department communications, contact the appropriate staff about urgent issues.

General Responsibilities

- Ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example.
- Participate in regular staff meetings, spending time in devotions and prayer with all in attendance in local MCC setting.
- Model nonviolent peacemaking through daily interactions with staff and the public.
- Participate in a local church and gatherings, being willing to use their gifts within the local faith community.
- Exercise confidentiality and discretion with handling sensitive information.
- Other duties as assigned.

End Result:
Accurate and timely project and financial information, particularly for MCC’s CFGB account, support PLDR coordinators, area directors, representatives, and the Disaster Response Director in responding to inquiries and setting priorities.

Start Date

30 Nov, 2026

Salary Details

Base salary: $55,436

Perks

MCC Canada (MCCC) has a Group Benefit plan which is paid by MCCC, it includes Supplemental Medical/Dental/Vision, Employee Life Insurance, AD&D;, global medical assistance, RRSP contribution match, Employee Accidental Death, Dismemberment and Specific Loss, and Dependent Life Insurance. Long Term Disability is employee paid. Co-operators Insurance is available at employee discretion and employee paid. These benefits are effective on your first day of employment with MCC Canada.

Additional Information

MCC Canada affirms:

- That AI is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for any position.
- All job postings are for an existing vacancy.

Location Description

Winnipeg is a city of approximately 835,000 people located on the Red River, 112 kilometers north of the U.S. border. Being near the centre of Canada, it is a major transportation hub. The city's population is diverse and has the largest urban Indigenous population in Canada. English is the most common language spoken in Winnipeg, while also being home to a large francophone population. Tagalog, German, Mandarin or Cantonese, Ukrainian and Punjabi are other top languages spoken.

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