Employment Opportunities
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The Office of the Regional Chief - Assembly of First Nations Nova Scotia (AFN NS) represents 13 Mi’kmaw First Nation communities in Nova Scotia. As a solutions-focused advocate, AFN NS is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Climate & Water Coordinator. The successful candidate will lead the climate and water activities within the Nova Scotia Region.
The Climate & Water Coordinator will act on behalf the Nova Scotia AFN Regional Office to support the AFN’s ongoing climate-related and water-related projects and initiatives.
The Climate & Water Coordinator responsibilities include, but not be limited to, the following:
➢ Liaise and coordinate with the relevant AFN’s Sectors and in this way inform the AFN National Water and Climate teams and AFN staff; and any other networks that might be created as this work moves forward;
➢ Work closely with the AFN National Water and Climate teams and AFN staff to organize, coordinate, facilitate and attend regional meetings and engagements including the coordination of meetings and engagements dates and coordinating invitations, tracking attendance, and notetaking as needed;
➢ Liaise and coordinate with AFN National Water and Climate teams and AFN staff and any others including regional First Nations leadership, elders, knowledge keepers, youth, and women through formal and informal means;
➢ Following up on all communications appropriately and in a timely manner;
➢ Participating in teleconference calls and/or virtual meetings as required;
➢ Initiating and preparing regional documents and reports, as required;
➢ Collecting and coordinating local and regional data and information to transmit to the AFN National office;
➢ Assisting local First Nations to understand and act with respect to climate-related and water-related issues, as appropriate;
➢ Seek additional resources to support other regional climate, water and environmental initiatives to help build greater capacity at the regional level and seek other sources of funding for this position;
➢ Prepare monthly reports summarizing activities during the associated month, including description of activities, tracking time associated with all efforts, planned next steps and any recommendations;
➢ Interfacing with regional and federal officials, as agreed upon, with the AFN National Climate and Water teams and AFN staff;
➢ Other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
• Experience working with Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia and knowledge of customs and perspectives;
• University degree in related field or demonstrated experience;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Excellent communication, public speaking, writing and editing skills;
• Strong organization, communications, time management and writing skills;
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Email, Browsers, etc.;
• Knowledge of the Mi’kmaw language is an asset;
• Must be willing to travel, have a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence.
Employment type: Term contract, Apr 2023 to Mar 31, 2024 (with possibility of renewal).
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Location: AFN Regional Office, Millbrook, Nova Scotia.
Start date: April 2023.
Competitive compensation package including a pension and benefits plan.
If you are interested and qualified, please email in Word or PDF format only, the following:
• a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the position requirements including salary expectations (please quote ORC Competition on the cover letter and in the subject line of your email);
• an updated resume;
• a recent writing sample; and
• the names and contact information of two (2) work related references.
Deadline for application is March 31, 2023 at 12:00 pm Atlantic Time
Please forward cover letter, resume, a recent writing sample with two (2) references to:
Note: Office of the Regional Chief hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
March 29/23
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq
Position:
Department of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries Management
Habitat and Impact Assessment Manager
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMM) is a Tribal Council located in Mi’kmaki and provides services to the eight Mi’kmaw communities of mainland Nova Scotia.
Our mission is to proactively promote and assist Mi’kmaw communities’ initiatives towards self-determination and enhancement of community. The CMM’s main office is situated in the Millbrook Mi’kmaw Community and has over 100 employees.
The CMM’s Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management (DARFM) is currently looking for an energetic, mature, and independent candidate to fill the role of the Habitat and Impact Assessment Manager.
Salary/Employment Term: Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000 per year. This is a Permanent Position (pending successful one-year probationary contract).
Application Deadline: Open until position is filled.
Submit Cover Letter AND Resume to: Human Resources
c/o The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq
PO Box 1590, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5V3
Email:
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!!
Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Position:
Department of Finance and Administration Policy and Program Analyst.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA), the Policy and Program Analyst is responsible for providing expert strategic policy and program analysis for the organization. The Policy and Program Analyst will with closely with the Office of the Executive Director in developing and implementing a system of operational review, monitoring, and evaluation of departmental policies, programs, and services. They will initiate recommendations for improvement and/or amendments for The CMM’s strategic
objectives.
Salary/Employment Term:
Salary Range: $60,000 to $75,000 per year. This is a Permanent Position (pending successful one-year probationary contract).
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Submit Cover Letter AND Resume to: Human Resources
c/o The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq
PO Box 1590, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5V3
Email:
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!!
(Marathon Gold - Field Assistant)
Competition # MG0093
Reporting to the Exploration Manager, the Field Assistant is responsible for performing various tasks to aid in the daily operations of the mine. The Field Assistant will perform duties such as loading and unloading tools or materials, washing excavated trenches, core cutting, cutting channel samples, till sampling, and other duties as required.
This position is located at the Project site, working on a 2 week in/2 week out rotation.
Marathon will review all applications; however, we will only contact those candidates who best fit the requirements.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application via email to referencing competition # MG0093.
Deadline to apply: April 7, 2023
Thank you!