Job Opportunities

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:

Field Technician – Department of Community Services and Infrastructure

Research and Education Officer – Department of Community Services and Infrastructure 

Specific Claims Research Manager – Department of Governance 

Mi’kmaq Ecological Knowledge Studies (MEKS) Coordinator – Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management 

Program Manager – Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management

Purchasing Coordinator – Department of Finance and Administration

First Nations Support Coordinator – Department of Health and Social Services

Nuji Kelo’toqatijik Earth Keeper Field Team Lead – Department of Environment and Natural Resources 

Payroll Clerk – Department of Finance and Administration 

Project Lead – Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management 

Nuji Kelo’toqatijik Earth Keeper Project Assistant – Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Field Technician – Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management

Travel Administration Clerk (Maternity Leave) – Department of Finance & Administration 

Cultural Youth Support Worker – Paqtnkek, Pictou Landing, Millbrook and Sipekne’katik (Maternity Leave) – Department of Health and Social Services.

Community Engagement Officer – Department Environment and Natural Resources 

Resource Management Officer Technician (RMOT) Coordinator – Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management

Treaty Rights Protected (TRP) Fisheries Coordinator – Department of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries Management

Treaty Rights Protected (TRP) Stewardship Keeper – Department of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries Management

DSCI Office Administrator – Department of Community Services and Infrastructure

Species at Risk Project Coordinator – Department of Environment & Natural Resources

Communications Officer – Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre

Language Specialist – Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre 

Office Administrator – Department of Environment and Natural Resources 

Communications Officer(s) – Department of Finance & Administration

Food, Social and Ceremonial Community Liaison – Department of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries Management

Director of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries Management– Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management

Member Communities:

Internal Communications Manager – Sipekne’katik First Nation

Home Health Care Coordinator (Health Centre) – Sipekne’katik First Nation

Home Social Worker – Sipekne’katik First Nation

Human Resources Manager – Acadia First Nation

Fisheries Department Administrative Assistant – Sipekne’katik First Nation

Middle School Teacher – L’nu Sipuk Kina’muokuom School (Sipekne’katik First Nation)

Grade Primary Teacher Assistant – Pictou Landing First Nation School

Student Support Worker – Pictou Landing First Nation

Early Childhood (ECE) Support Workers (2) – Pictou Landing First Nation

Student Support Workers (2) – Pictou Landing First Nation

Lunch Monitor – L’nu Sipuk Kina’muokuom (LSK) School (Sipekne’katik)

Full-Time Physical Education Teacher – L’nu Sipuk Kina’muokuom (LSK) School (Sipekne’katik)

Full-Time Teacher – L’nu Sipuk Kina’muokuom (LSK) School (Sipekne’katik)

Housing Internship Initiative (Intermediate) – Sipekne’katik First Nation

People & Culture Manager – Pictou Landing First Nation

Consulting Manager (Indigenous Relations) – Sipekne’katik First Nation

Treaty Fisheries Manager (Rights-Based) – Sipekne’katik First Nation

School Principal – L’nu Sipuk Kina’Muokuom (LSK)

Certified Daycare Worker – Sipekne’katik First Nation – Open until filled

Community Consultation Coordinator – Sipekne’katik First Nation (2 positions) – Open until filled

Environmental Field Technicians (2 positions) – Sipekne’katik First Nation – open until filled

Partner Organization Opportunities:

Indigenous Training Professionals and Developers – The Indigenous Training and Skills Development Hub

Part-Time Instructors (Community Studies, Communication, English, Mi’kmaq Studies, Philosophy, Management/Business) – Cape Breton University

Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) Coordinator – Atlantic Policy Congress

Regional Climate Leadership Coordinator –  Atlantic Policy Congress

Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer (IV) – Parks Canada (Mainland Nova Scotia Field Unit)

Indigenous Research Assistant – Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC)

Games Merchandise Team Leader (For the Duration of the North American Indigenous Games, 5-6 opportunities) – RegattaSport – Deadline June 18, 2023

Dalhousie University (Ocean Frontier Institute) – Indigenous Research Advisor (Designated Position) – Deadline June 12, 2023

Dalhousie University (Ocean Frontier Institute) – Research Programs Manager (Designated Position) – Deadline May 23, 2023

Dalhousie University (Ocean Frontier Institute) – Indigenous Research Advisor – Deadline May 29, 2023

Boreas Heritage Archeological Work (Ingonish) – End of May until October – No experience necessary

Warehouse Worker (Summer Relief) – Divert NS – Open until filled

Capacity Development Team Advisors (4 positions) – The CMM & Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada 

Strategic Advocate on Contract – Indigenous Women of the Wabanaki Territories – Open until filled 

Communications & Events Coordinator – Indigenous Women of the Wabanaki Territories – Open until filled

Litter Program Coordinator (Term Position/ Hybrid) – Divert NS – Open until filled

Faculty – Geomatics (Forest Geomatics & Biometrics Technology) – Annapolis Valley Campus -NSCC

Project Manager-2 Billion Trees Program

Volunteer Services Program Assistant – 2022

Coordinator, Marketing Sponsorship – NAIG 2023

Student Opportunities:

 

Scholarships, and 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

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NSCC Donald R. Sobey Bursary Program awards renewable bursaries valued at $2,500 to students entering NSCC on a full-time basis http://www.nscc.ca/docs/admissions/scholarships-and-bursaries/donald-r-sobey-application.pdf

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NSCC Work at Sea Opportunities: $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!

Employment Events and Workshops: 

 

 

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