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

Housing and Infrastructure Support Technician
Confederacy of Mi'kmaw Nations
Open until filled
Manager, Stewardship Services and Project Delivery
The Confederacy of Mi'kmaw Nations
Open until filled
Payroll Clerk
The Confederacy of Mi'kmaw Nations
Open until filled
Treaty Rights Protected (TRP) Compliance Monitor
The Confederacy of Mi'kmaw Nations
Wildfire Resilience Coordinator
CMN - Department of Community Services and Infrastructure
Open until filled
Wildlife Resilience Coordinator
The Confederacy of Mi'kmaw Nations
Open until filled

Member Communities

Early Childhood Educators (ECE)
Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Open until filled
Bayside Entertainment Centre Manager
Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Open until filled
Bingo Hall Attendant/Kitchen Help
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Captain of Commercian Fishing Vessel (Lobster et al)
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Cashier – Hammonds Plains Entertainment
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Cashier – Your Winner’s World
Wasoqopa’q First Nation
Open until filled
Cashier – Your Winner’s World
Wasoqopa'q First Nation - Yarmouth
Open until filled
Cashier – Your Winner’s World
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Community Band Designate
Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Open until filled
Community Fisheries Coordinator
Glooscap First Nation
Cook
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Cook – Winner’s One Stop Restaurant
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Custodian
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: November 20, 2026
Open until filled
Day Night Casual Support Worker
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Deck Hand (seasonal)
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: November 17, 2026
Director of Fisheries
Millbrook First Nation
Deadline: November 17, 2026
Director of Human Resources
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: November 18, 2026
Emergency Management Organization (EMO) Coordinator
Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Open until filled
Fisheries Operations Manager (2-Month Term)
Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Open until filled
Health Director

Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Open until filled
Prep Cook Dishwasher
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Recruitment and HRIS Coordinator
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: November 20, 2026

Partner Organization Opportunities

Care Coordinator (Intensive Planning Support Coordinator) (Designated)
The Government of Nova Scotia
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Cultural Retail Associate – Sitamuk Cultural Post
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Customary Law Assistant
Mi'kmaw Legal Support Network
Open until filled
Equipment Operator
The Government of Nova Scotia
Indigenous Client Relations Liaison (Evenings)
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Open until filled
Indigenous Client Relations Liaison (Evenings)
Diamond Bailey Healing Centre (Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Center)
Open until filled
Indigenous Nurse Practitioner
Millbrook First Nation and Nova Scotia Health
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Legal Counsel
Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative
Manager, Information and Dispute Resolution (Designated)
The Government of Nova Scotia
Deadline: November 11, 2026
Mi’kmaq Indigenous Nurse Education Specialist
Tajikeimik
Open until filled
Western NS
Mi’kmaq Indigenous Nurse Education Specialist
Tajikeimik
Open until filled
Kjipuktuk/Halifax (part-time)
Nuji-Apoqnmuet (Mi’kmaw Patient Helper)
Tajikeimik
Open until filled
Yarmouth Regional Hospital and surrounding areas
Nuji-Apoqnmuet (Mi’kmaw Patient Helper)
Tajikeimik
Part-time, South Shore Regional Hospital and surrounding areas
Senior Accounting Technician
Tajikeimik
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.

Sammy Gehue Achievement Award Application – Elementary School- HERE

Sammy Gehue Achievement Award Application – Grade 12 –HERE

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