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
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Open until filled
Payroll Clerk – Finance
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
Cashier – Your Winner’s World
Wasoqopa'q First Nation - Yarmouth
Open until filled
Cook – Winner’s One Stop Restaurant
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Director of Human Resources
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: May 22, 2026
Director of Retail Business Operations
Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Open until filled
Employee Relations Administrator
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: May 22, 2026
Homecare Coordinator
Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Open until filled
Manager, Retail Operations
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: May 22, 2026
Principal
Paq'tnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Open until filled
Paqtnkek Education Centre, Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation
Recruitment and HRIS Coordinator
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: May 22, 2026
Registered Nurse
Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
Deadline: May 22, 2026
Senior Marine Biologist
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: May 22, 2026
Social Worker
Pictou Landing First Nation
Open until filled
Workplace Relations Administrator
Sipekne'katik First Nation
Deadline: May 22, 2026

Partner Organization Opportunities

Accounts Payable Clerk
Ulnooweg
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Adjudicators
Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia
Deadline: June 19, 2026
Atlantic First Nations Health Partnership Coordinator
Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Secretariat
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Deadline has been extended to June 1, 2026
Day Camp Counsellor (Summer Position)
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Deadline: June 2, 2026
Day Camp Supervisor (Summer Position)
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Deadline: June 2, 2026
Environmental Program Coordinator(s)
Rural Communities foundation of Nova Scotia
Deadline: May 30, 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
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
Program Support (Summer Student)
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Deadline: June 2, 2026

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
PSE Assistance Program Application
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Deadline: June 15, 2026
PSE Funding FAQ’s
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Sammy Gehue Acheivement Award Application – Elementary School
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Deadline: July 3, 2026
Please send your completed application to education@cmmns.com. Please note, this is the final year for the Sammy Gehue Achievement Awards.
Sammy Gehue Achievement Award Application – Grade 12
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Deadline: July 3, 2026
Please send your completed application to education@cmmns.com Please note, this is the final year for the Sammy Gehue Achievement Awards.
PSE Program Policy
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Please see the PSE Assistance Program Application to apply.

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