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The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq
Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management
Community Liaison
About The CMM
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (The CMM) is a Tribal Council representing the eight Mi’kmaq communities of mainland Nova Scotia. Our mission is to proactively promote and assist Mi’kmaq communities’ initiatives towards self-determination and enhancement of community. The CMM’s Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management (DARFM) is currently looking for a motivated and knowledgeable candidate to fill the role of Community Liaison.
Position Overview Reporting to the Department’s Program Manager, the IHPP Community Liaison will assist with the preparation, coordination and execution of 8 in-community workshops and the development of an ESA Advisory Group; assist in the development of a two-eyed seeing approach to a plant inventory plan; develop and maintain working relationships with community members, project team, IHPP working group; and assess the training requirements for community members to participate in the department’s environmental monitoring and restoration projects.
Overview of Responsibilities:
· Assist with project outreach/engagement activities and their execution.
· Liaise with and develop working relationships with community members, project team, IHPP working group, project partners, external technologists and researchers, as needed.
· Assist with reports to funders and project updates to IHPP working group, department managers and other stakeholders.
· Assist in coordinating community support for various field programs, including environmental monitoring and restoration projects, and assess the training requirements for community members to participate.
· Assisting in meetings and collaborations with existing partnerships.
· Help breakdown IHPP project deliverables into doable tasks and estimate completion duration.
· Promote scientific capacity within Mi’kmaw First Nations Communities.
· Organize research, reference materials, and other related materials in an easily assessable manner.
· Develop creative and effective ways to present technical skills and project activities to community members, leadership, colleagues and project partners.
· Attend periodic meetings with MCG advisory committee members and relevant parties.
· Review current education and training opportunities to support technical skill development in community members involved in projects and environmental monitoring programs.
Position Requirements:
· Education in a relevant field including administration, project management, or natural sciences
· Two years of relevant working experience in a related field
· Experience working in or with First Nation communities
· Experience working independently with limited supervision
· Experience working in a fast-paced environment
· Knowledge of fish and fish habitat protection related issues and/or policies.
· Knowledge of First Nations culture, history and current affairs
· Good understanding of the Indian Act and Mi’kmaq aboriginal and treaty rights
· Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other departments, on multi-discipline teams, or independently, and meet deadlines
· Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and spoken
· Strong work ethic and ability to work in an environment requiring discretion and confidentiality
· Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
· Travel within Nova Scotia will be required
· Have a successfully completed Criminal record check
· Fluent Mi’kmaw speaker and writer is an asset
· Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
· If all qualifications are equal, preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry
Why work with us?
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (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. As an organization, we understand that a great work/life balance is essential to success. As a full-time employee you can expect:
· An atmosphere that is both professional and family oriented.
· Enrollment in the organization’s benefits packages on your first day of employment with no waiting period, which includes Health & Dental, and Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
· Generous amounts of paid time off (Paid Statutory Holidays plus St. Anne’s Day and Aboriginal Day, Summer Shutdown (2 weeks), Christmas Shutdown (roughly 2 weeks), plus 1 week of discretionary vacation time (up to 2 weeks with 10 years of service).
· Social Committee, Staff Days, Staff Knowledge Days, etc.
If you would like to join The CMM Family, please see below on how to apply for this position.
Salary/Employment Term:
Salary Range: $40,000.00 per year. This is a six-month contract position.
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: HR@cmmns.com
We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Only those applicants who provide an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter and qualify for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate may be required to submit a current criminal record check. Applicants must provide proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person