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
Director of Social Enterprises and Business Development
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Housing and Infrastructure Support Technician
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled

Member Communities

Business Development Officer
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Deadline: April 20, 2026
Case Manager
Pictou Landing First Nation
Open until filled
Cashier – Hammonds Plains Entertainment
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Deadline: April 10, 2026
Director of Retail Business Operations
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Deadline: April 20, 2026
Family Well-Being Administrative Assistant
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Homecare Coordinator
Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Open until filled
Social Worker
Pictou Landing First Nation
Open until filled

Partner Organization Opportunities

Chief Financial Officer
Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Secretariat
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Cultural Housing Support Worker
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Open until filled
Cultural Support Navigator
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Deadline: April 9, 2026
First Nations Public Safety & Policy Adviser
Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Secretariat
Open until filled
Youth Housing Client Relations Liaison
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Open until filled
Youth Housing Client Relations Liaison
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Open until filled

Student Opportunities

The Efficiency Nova Scotia Bright Futures Award
Nova Scotia Community College
Deadline: June 6, 2026
Honouring our Graduates!
Millbrook First Nation
Please send both to: msani@millbrook.ca
Youth Summer Internship Opportunity
Community Eelgrass Restoration Initiative
Deadline: April 3, 2026
Please email your application to: info@eelgrass.ca

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 Efficiency Nova Scotia Bright Futures Award – Deadline: June 6, 2026 – Click: HERE

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

Fly Canada Scholarships – Click HERE

Future Generations Foundation – Click HERE

Indspire Awards – Click HERE

RBC Future Launch Scholarship – Click HERE

TC Energy Scholarships – Click HERE