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

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
Two-Spirit Wellness Coordinator
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled

Member Communities

Business Development Officer
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Case Manager
Pictou Landing First Nation
Open until filled
Cashier – Hammonds Plains Entertainment
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Cook – Winner’s One Stop Restaurant
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Cook – Winner’s One Stop Restaurant
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Customer Service Attendant – Trunkhouse
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: April 21, 2026
Director of Retail Business Operations
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Family Well-Being Administrative Assistant
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Homecare Coordinator
Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Open until filled
Principal
Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Open until filled
Paqtnkek Education Centre, Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation
Social Worker
Pictou Landing First Nation
Open until filled
Youth Program Worker
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Deadline: May 6, 2026

Partner Organization Opportunities

Cultural Housing Support Worker
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Open until filled
Environmental Program Coordinator(s)
Rural Communities foundation of Nova Scotia
Deadline: May 30, 2026
Event Planning Intern
Ulnooweg
Deadline: May 8, 2026
Finance Director
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Deadline: May 18, 2026
First Nations Public Safety & Policy Adviser
Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Secretariat
Open until filled
Maintenance Worker II – Sable Island National Park Reserve EN
The Government of Canada
Deadline: May 12, 2026
Natural Resources Manager
Lennox Island First Nation
Deadline: April 24, 2026
Navigating Horizons Program Coordinator
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Prepare Early for TRW: Education Portal
National Centre for Truth and Reconcilliation
Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026 September 21-25, 2026
Request for Proposals – AAROM Symposium
Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Secretariat
Deadline: April 22, 2026
Youth and Community Liaison
Ulnooweg
Deadline: May 13, 2026
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
Environmental Program Coordinator(s)
Rural Communities foundation of Nova Scotia
Deadline: May 30, 2026
Honouring our Graduates!
Millbrook First Nation
Please send both to: msani@millbrook.ca
Youth Climate Summit
Clean Foundation
Deadline: May 2, 2026
Registration opens March 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Summit Date: May 2, 2026

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