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

By-Law Enforcement Manager
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Communications Manager
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Community Liaison (Coastal Wetlands)
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Director of External Relations
Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre
Open until filled
Housing Capacity Development Coordinator
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Human Resources Manager
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Land Stewardship Officer
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled

Member Communities

Community Health Nurse
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Deadline: April 24, 2025
Cultural Coordinator
Glooscap First Nation
Deadline: April 28, 2025
Manager, Children and Family Program Services
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Deadline: May 1, 2025

Partner Organization Opportunities

Billing and Contracts Officer (Clerk 4)
The Government of Nova Scotia
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Fisheries Coordinator
Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat
Deadline: May 22, 2025
Logistics and Equipment Coordinator
The Government of Nova Scotia
Deadline: April 24, 2025
Mental Wellness and Healing Tajikeyumk Coordinator
Tajikeimik
Deadline: April 25, 2025
Provincial Fire & GSAR Coordinator (Program Admin Officer 4)
The Government of Nova Scotia
Deadline: April 24, 2025
Regional Emergency Operations Program Manager (Multiple Oppourtunities)
The Government of Nova Scotia
Deadline: April 24, 2025
Regional Operation Lead (Program Admin Officer 3)
The Government of Nova Scotia
Deadline: April 28, 2025
Regional Outreach Officer (Multiple Oppourtunities)
The Government of Nova Scotia
Deadline: April 24, 2025
Technical Specialist (Inspector (Specialist) 3)
The Government of Nova Scotia
Deadline: May 1, 2025

Student Opportunities

Community Eelgrass Restoration Initiative (Student Internship)
Community Eelgrass Restoration Initiative
Deadline: April 18, 2025
To apply, please send a short email with some information on yourself and why you’re interested in this internship. We will be accepting applications until April 18th, 2025. Please note no applications sent after the April 18th deadline will be accepted.
Junior Admin Assistant
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Junior Field Technician
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Summer Employment Application Form 2025
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Please use this form when submitting your application for any summer employment position
Team Seafood Student Bursary Application Form
Team Seafood Nova Scotia
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Please see the Guidelines to ensure you are eligible to apply!
Team Seafood Student Bursary Guidelines
Team Seafood Nova Scotia
Please see the application form to apply!

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.