Manitoba Cooperative Association:

The Manitoba Cooperative Association (MCA) Inc. is a provincial association of cooperative organizations, created by its members to enhance and support the development of a united, growing and influential cooperative community in Manitoba.

In October 2010, MCA became the administrator of a first of its kind tax credit fund. Contributions made by cooperatives and credit unions to MCA’s Cooperative Development Fund receive a tax credit. MCA is now looking for a motivated individual who can act as both a co‐op developer and a fund administrator.

As a Developer:

• Engage in the identification, assessment and selection of co‐op development projects that align with the Tax Credit Fund Annual Plans.
• Ensure client intakes are followed‐up, assessed, provided basic support and understand the cooperative development process and resources.
• Identify, develop and manage cooperative development projects successfully from inception to launch.
• Assist groups to assemble and manage the human, financial and other resources required to successfully implement and complete a project.
• Ensure projects are within budget, on time, meeting deliverables; and if not, ensure appropriate change requests are made and approved in a timely fashion.
• Ensure complete and up‐to‐date grant and project files, which include funder contacts, grant proposals, grant
  contracts and correspondence, project agreements, project contacts, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and consultant contracts.
• Work with groups to develop and keep up‐to‐date their: vision and mission, development plans, meeting notes, legal structure documents, technical reports, timelines, budgets, board policies, job descriptions, list of accomplishments, documentation of outcomes.
• Analyze and recommend grants applications to the grant selection committee.
• Provide quarterly project progress reports to Board and Management of MCA.

As an Administrator:

• Develop systems to track and account for funds generated by the Tax Credit.
• Issue tax receipts and provide necessary reporting to the Province of Manitoba.
• Promote the Tax Credit to existing cooperatives and secure funding for future years.
• Develop an infrastructure that will facilitate the creation of new positions, the training of staff and volunteers, the sustainability and the overall expansion of the cooperative development tax credit.
• Develop annual plans and budgets for the Tax Credit Funds.

Required Skills and Experience:

• A diploma or degree in Business Administration or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• A minimum of 3 years working in or with cooperatives.
• Extensive program development, co‐ordination and administration experience.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and facilitation skills.
• Must be able to prioritize, multi‐task, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license and the ability to travel in Winnipeg and rural Manitoba are required.

Application Process:

Submit cover letter and resume by 12:00 p.m. November 10, 2010 to:

Selection Committee
Manitoba Cooperative Association
Unit C, 3059 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3K 0W4
Fax: (204) 885‐8519 or Email: info@manitoba.coop

MCA thanks all those who apply. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.