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Why work with us?

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMM) is a progressive financially secure Tribal Council.  As witnessed by its success since its creation in 1986, The CMM is well known throughout Canada as a professional organization that is committed to providing a pleasant and healthy working environment for all its employees.

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq has recently completed its five-year strategic plan.  In accordance with the strategic plan, new positions, projects, and departments will be emerging at the CMM in an ongoing capacity. If you have any questions, please contact us.

As positions become available they are posted on this page.
Please visit often so you won’t miss out!

Our Opportunities

Community Liaison
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Community Procurement Advisor
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Diabetes Dietitian (Two-Year Term)
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Employee Relations Coordinator
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Deadline: November 1, 2024
Housing Capacity Officer
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Lead Educator (Mi’kmawey Debert)
Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre
Open until filled
Marine Liaison
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Mental Wellness Case Manager (2 year term)
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled

Member Communities

Business Operations Manager – Winner’s One Stop Restaurant
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Case Manager
Pictou Landing First Nation
Cashier (Hammonds Plains Entertainment)
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Deadline: October 6, 2024
Open until filled
Cashier – Your Winner’s World
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Cashier (Your Winner’s World)
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Chief Financial Officer
Glooscap First Nation
Open until filled
Communications Director (PLFN)
Pictou Landing First Nation
Open until filled
Cook (Winner’s One Stop Restaurant)
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Culture and Language Resource Coordinator
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Deadline: October 16, 2024
Director of Social Assistance
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: November 15, 2024
Events Planner
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: December 13, 2024
Executive Assistant
Pictou Landing First Nation
Floating Sub Teacher (K-12)
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: October 4, 2024
Gaming Customer Service Attendant (CSA)
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Open until filled
Health Center Receptionist (1 year term – Maternity Leave Coverage)
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: October 3, 2024
High School Teacher (6-month term)
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: October 4, 2024
Human Resources Generalist/Admin
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: November 29, 2024
Indigenous Youth Food Projects Coordinator
Nourish Nova Scotia
Deadline: September 26, 2024
Lead Custodian – Band Offices (1 year term)
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: October 4, 2024
Lobster Captain
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: October 20, 2024
Mental Wellness Prevention Worker
Pictou Landing First Nations
Open until filled
OH&S Manager
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: December 13, 2024
Post Majority Care Case Manager
Pictou Landing First Nation
Open until filled
Recreation Manager
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: December 13, 2024
Residential School Support Program Assistant
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: November 15, 2024
Resource Management Technician (RMOT) Coordinator (Freshwater and Marine Focus)
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: September 19, 2024
Solid Waste Management Coordinator
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Deadline: November 17, 2024
Suboxone Treatment Coordinator
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: November 22, 2024
Suboxone Treatment Coordinator
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: December 6, 2024
Supervisor (Front and Back of House)
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Deadline: November 4, 2024

Partner Organization Opportunities

Assistant Director (ACCDC)
Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre
Deadline: October 20, 2024
Associate Executive Director
National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA)
Open until filled
Indigenous Land Based Program Coordinator
Howl Maritimes
Deadline: December 8, 2024
Mi’kmaw Relations Officer
Parks Canada - Mainland Nova Scotia Field Unit
Deadline: August 18, 2024

Student Opportunities

Model Senate Event
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Event Date: Thursday March 20 to Saturday March 22, 2025, at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa, Ontario.
The Inspiring Future Indigenous Black and Mi’kmaq Lawyers Internship Pathways
Deadline: December 20, 2024
Applications are open to grade 10, 11 and 12 students who self-identify as African Nova Scotians, African ancestry, Indigenous and Mi'kmaq students.

Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards

If you have a Program, Opportunity, scholarship, or Awards that you would like to share with The CMM and its member communities, please contact HR@cmmns.com.

The Community Tourism Officer Training Program is a 31-week program that builds skills to increase capabilities and impact in your Community’s tourism goals. Click HERE for more info.

NSCC Donald R. Sobey Bursary Program awards renewable bursaries valued at $2,500 to students entering NSCC on a full-time basis.

The Carter Simpson Mi’kmaq Award is a non-renewable $1,000 award for Mi’kmaq students entering full-time accredited post-secondary education. Up to three recipients will be chosen in 2024. Click HERE for more information.

Nova Scotia Youth Climate Bursary awards four $2,500 bursaries in 2024, encouraging the pursuit of climate change-related education or training to students 24 years or younger currently living in Nova Scotia. Click HERE for more information on how to apply.

NSCC offers Work at Sea Opportunities, which entail $2.5 million in bursaries available to women and Indigenous peoples to pursue marine education. You could have 90% of your course cost covered with these flexible opportunities! Click HERE for more information!

The Sammy Gehue Achievement Awards consist of three $200 awards for elementary students for their leadership and achievement in sports, scholastic, humanitarian and/or environmental efforts. Also awarded is a Grade 12 scholarship for a student graduating high school and entering post-secondary education in the fall, which is based on an essay detailing volunteer work, achievements, extracurricular activities and overcoming obstacles.  Click HERE for the elementary school application form and HERE for the Grade 12 application form.

Cenovus STEM Scholarship – Click HERE

Canadian Owners & Pilots Association (COPA) Scholarships – Click HERE

Fly Canada Scholarships – Click HERE

Future Generations Foundation – Click HERE

Indspire Awards – Click HERE

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarships – Click HERE

Perimeter Aviation: Bill Wehrle Scholarship – Click HERE

RBC Future Launch Scholarship – Click HERE

RCAF Foundation Student Scholarship – Click HERE

TC Energy Scholarships – Click HERE

Youth Leaders of the Americas Initiative Four-Week Placements – Click HERE

For the Post Secondary Education Assistance Program Application, click HERE.