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

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Communications Officer
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Director of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Director of External Relations
Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre
Open until filled
Finance Clerk – Accounts Payable
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Mi’kmaw Ecological Knowledge Studies (MEKS) Coordinator
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Outreach and Internship Program Coordinator
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Program Manager
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Student Recruitment and Internship Coordinator
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
TRP Engagement Facilitator
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled

Member Communities

Cashier – Your Winner’s World
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Cook – Winner’s One Stop Restaurant
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Director of Fisheries
Millbrook First Nation
Deadline: January 5, 2025
Finance Manager
Glooscap First Nation
Health Director
Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Open until filled
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation Health Centre

Partner Organization Opportunities

Cultural Housing Support Worker
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Open until filled
Education Programs Assistant
Mi'kmaw Nation Friendship Centre
Open until filled
Housing Support Case Manager
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Open until filled
Indigenous Housing Outreach Worker
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Open until filled
Special Advisor, Indigenous Initiatives
NSCAD University
Deadline: January 7, 2025
Youth Housing Client Relations Liaison
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Open until filled

Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards

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

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.

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

RBC Future Launch Scholarship – Click HERE

RCAF Foundation Student Scholarship – Click HERE

TC Energy Scholarships – Click HERE

For the Post Secondary Education Assistance Program Application, click HER