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Career Opportunity: 
Executive Assistant – Operations 
(Full-Time, Permanent)
Closing Date:
August 13th, 2025
Start Date:
Immediate
Salary Range:
$57,124 - $64,293
(Based on Qualifications and Experience)
General Description:
We are hiring an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director of Operations. This 
position is situated in a fast-paced, governance-driven environment focused on the 
administration and coordination of organizational operations, infrastructure, economic initiatives, 
and strategic leadership priorities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable supporting high-level 
decision-making processes and navigating complex operational matters with professionalism 
and discretion.
Responsibilities:
• Provides confidential administrative support as determined by the Executive Director.
• Acts as a point of contact to filter incoming calls and emails as well as respond to 
external or internal general enquiries.
• Retrieves, records and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Manages the Executive Director’s calendar and schedule.
• Maintains office supply inventories and forms, including placing orders.
• Maintains office equipment (photocopier), including calling for repairs.
• Coordinates meeting set-ups (e.g. catering, room bookings, agendas, meeting 
packages, etc.) and records minutes of meetings when required. 
• Coordinates travel arrangements, including booking transportation and 
accommodations, and processing travel expense claims. 
• Provides logistical and administrative support for community meetings or events 
involving the Executive Director. 
• Assists with preparation of briefing notes, reports, and presentation materials for 
leadership or Council meetings. 
• Maintains leave tracking system for the Executive Director’s staff.
• Reviews documents, such as temporary new hire kits, for completeness prior to Director 
approval and processing. Follows-up with Department Managers for missing information.
• Provides administrative support for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
• Performs general office duties such as photocopying, faxing, and typing 
correspondence.
• Maintains records management system including digitization of files. 
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• Assists with ensuring compliance with the organization’s records management and 
document retention policies. 
• Prepares and distributes internal communications on behalf of the Executive Director, 
such as staff memos, announcements, or policy updates. 
• Assists with special projects and ad-hoc tasks as needed.
• Other related administrative duties as required such as processing invoices, conducting 
research, and maintaining tracking systems.
Qualifications and Education:
• Grade 12 or equivalent plus one year of relevant administrative work experience.
• Administrative training from a recognized educational institution is considered an asset. 
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and/or ability to learn new 
software.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, highly confidential, and governance-related 
environment. 
• Must be people-oriented with a desire to be proactive and create a positive work 
environment for all.
• Able to prioritize workload and work with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Indigenous and/or Mi’kmaw communities/organizations.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Open to, and interested in, obtaining additional required skills and competencies for the 
position.
• A criminal records check is required, though having a criminal record is not necessarily a 
determinative factor. 
Working Conditions: Work completed in a comfortable office environment with an extensive 
amount of time sitting at a desk using a computer.
Benefits: This position comes with a competitive compensation package and a variety of
benefits including health, dental, disability and life insurances, an employee & family assistance 
program and employer pension plan. 
Please apply with a resume, cover letter and Criminal Records Check to:
Human Resources Department
Email:
employmentapplication@sipeknekatik.ca
Mail/drop off: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 2H0.
We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in 
accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights
Commission. The Band will not assume any expenses related to any job-related application process, 
included but not limited to travel, relocation, and application development. Please note certain positions 
come with mandatory employee benefits.
Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted

Career Opportunity: 
Executive Assistant – Community Services
(Full-Time, Permanent)
Closing Date:
August 13th, 2025
Start Date:
Immediate
Salary Range:
$57,124 - $64,293
(Based on Qualifications and Experience)
General Description:
We are hiring an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director of Band Member and 
Community Services. This position operates in a collaborative, service-oriented environment 
dedicated to community health, wellness, education, and social development. The ideal 
candidate will bring empathy, adaptability, and strong organizational skills to support leadership 
in delivering vital community programs and services.
Responsibilities:
• Provides confidential administrative support as determined by the Executive Director.
• Acts as a point of contact to filter incoming calls and emails as well as respond to 
external or internal general enquiries.
• Retrieves, records and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Manages the Executive Director’s calendar and schedule.
• Maintains office supply inventories and forms, including placing orders.
• Maintains office equipment (photocopier), including calling for repairs.
• Coordinates meeting set-ups (e.g. catering, room bookings, agendas, meeting 
packages, etc.) and records minutes of meetings when required. 
• Coordinates travel arrangements, including booking transportation and 
accommodations, and processing travel expense claims. 
• Provides logistical and administrative support for community meetings or events 
involving the Executive Director. 
• Assists with preparation of briefing notes, reports, and presentation materials for 
leadership or Council meetings. 
• Maintains leave tracking system for the Executive Director’s staff.
• Reviews documents, such as temporary new hire kits, for completeness prior to Director 
approval and processing. Follows-up with Department Managers for missing information.
• Provides administrative support for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
• Performs general office duties such as photocopying, faxing, and typing 
correspondence.
• Maintains records management system including digitization of files. 
• Assists with ensuring compliance with the organization’s records management and 
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document retention policies. 
• Prepares and distributes internal communications on behalf of the Executive Director, 
such as staff memos, announcements, or policy updates. 
• Assists with special projects and ad-hoc tasks as needed. 
• Other related administrative duties as required such as processing invoices, conducting 
research, and maintaining tracking systems.
Qualifications and Education:
• Grade 12 or equivalent plus one year of relevant administrative work experience.
• Administrative training from a recognized educational institution is considered an asset. 
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and/or ability to learn new 
software.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, highly confidential, and governance-related 
environment. 
• Must be people-oriented with a desire to be proactive and create a positive work 
environment for all.
• Able to prioritize workload and work with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Indigenous and/or Mi’kmaw communities/organizations.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Open to, and interested in, obtaining additional required skills and competencies for the 
position.
• A criminal records check is required, though having a criminal record is not necessarily a 
determinative factor. 
Working Conditions: Work completed in a comfortable office environment with an extensive 
amount of time sitting at a desk using a computer.
Benefits: This position comes with a competitive compensation package and a variety of
benefits including health, dental, disability and life insurances, an employee & family assistance 
program and employer pension plan. 
Please apply with a resume, cover letter and Criminal Records Check to:
Human Resources Department
Email:
employmentapplication@sipeknekatik.ca
Mail/drop off: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 2H0.
We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in 
accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights
Commission. The Band will not assume any expenses related to any job-related application process, 
included but not limited to travel, relocation, and application development. Please note certain positions 
come with mandatory employee benefits.
Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted

Career Opportunity
Band Designate/Community Liaison Worker 
(Full-Time Permanent) 
Closing: 
August 13, 2025
Anticipated Start Date: 
Immediate 
Salary Range: 
$83,856 - $88,963
(Based on Qualifications and Experience)
General Description:
Under the direction of the Director of Administration, the Band Designate acts on behalf of the
Band to ensure where possible, children remain in their community and families receive 
culturally appropriate services.
A Band Designate can play an important advocacy role within the current provincial child 
welfare system. The purpose of the Band Designate is to ensure children who are members, or 
eligible to be members of the Band, who are involved with the child welfare system, can
exercise their right to their culture and community. The intent of the Band Designate is to assist 
the Band in responding to Notices to Band and to assist families navigate the services required 
to address any child protection concerns. The Band Designate may act as an advocate, a 
resource and a navigator for children and families in our community.
Responsibilities: 65%
• Assist in responding to all Notices to the Band for their band member children taken into
care.
• Attend court proceedings and provide submissions to the court on behalf of the
Band to identify community resources, customs and supports for children and 
their families, as required.
• Explain the child protection process in Nova Scotia and how it is different for
Mi’kmaw children and families, in plain language.
• Assist in the identification of culturally appropriate guardian ad litem candidates for the
court.
• Assist families in the identification and navigation of culturally appropriate resources,
services, programs and training available in the community to the child and family to 
address the child welfare concerns.
• Educate those who may be involved with the child welfare system about communitybased culturally appropriate services and resources available to support families, such
as customary care and customary adoptions.
• Hosting community sessions and/or workshops to support prevention of child welfare
intervention in the community.
• Identify families at risk of intervention and provide prevention support where possible.
• Help identify and bring forward the community history and knowledge, such as the
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systemic barriers and factors that may affect the community and its members, when 
appropriate.
• Identify community Elders or other culturally appropriate service providers who can
participate in child welfare proceedings, provide healing opportunities or traditional 
parenting supports.
• Identify cultural activities and events held by, and within the community.
• Assist in the development of Cultural Connection Plans.
• Provide reports on community resources, gaps and recommendations to improve
community services in the area of supporting children and families within the 
community; and
• Work with Agency social workers regarding the provision of traditional parenting
supports for families to address identified risks.
• Advocate for band registrations on behalf of parent or guardian.
• Manages program structure and content to ensure clients needs are prioritized.
• Other related duties as determined by the supervisor.
Individual Client Support: 20%
• Meet with new clients for an orientation session to review supports and services that
are available, access the needs of the individual.
• When applicable meet with client to discuss child welfare concerns and review the
court process and terminology.
• Develop individualized child welfare case plans or any other case plan in
relation to healthy lifestyles.
• Support clients seeking out opportunities to reach or maintain their mental health,
sobriety, healthy relationship, and parenting goals.
• Attend court proceedings and provide submissions to the court on behalf of the
band to identify community resources, customs and supports for children and their 
families, as required.
• Assist in the identification of culturally appropriate guardians and litem candidates
for court.
• Work with agency social workers regarding the provision of traditional parenting
support for families to address identified risks.
Community Outreach: 15%
• Network to develop, promote, and maintain effective working relationships with a
variety of service providers.
• Deliver education workshops based upon community needs.
• Host community sessions and/or workshops to support prevention of child welfare 
intervention in the community.
• Respond to community crises to provide support when required.
• Encourages and facilitates the participation of individuals in the program.
• Answers calls or in-person reports of abuse and neglect.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, in good standing with the Nova Scotia Association of
Social Workers.
• Related experience working in First Nations communities.
• Certification/ experience in support/counselling/child welfare
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• Must be able to maintain a very high degree of confidentiality.
• Highly motivated with exceptional advocacy skills.
• Possess critical knowledge of the Children and Family Services Act (Nova Scotia).
• Ability to work with clients, families, Mi’kmaq community service providers, government
agencies, Courts and other organizations.
• Strong computer skills with experience using word processing software.
• Able to resolve conflicts and problem solve.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Ability to prepare written reports as required.
• Willing to work flexible hours and travel with minimal notice.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Must provide a Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector search.
Benefits: This position comes with a competitive compensation package and a variety of
benefits including health, dental, disability and life insurances, an employee & family assistance 
program and employer pension plan.
Please apply with a resume, cover letter and Criminal Records Check to:
Human Resources Department
Email:
employmentapplication@sipeknekatik.ca
Mail/drop off: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 2H0.
We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority 
in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights
Commission. The Band will not assume any expenses related to any job-related application process, 
included but not limited to travel, relocation, and application development. Please note certain 
positions come with mandatory employee benefits.
Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted

Welders/Fabricators                                                                                   
This role is working through Gil-Son in conjunction with UA Local 56.

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
• Work in a construction, maintenance/repair, new fabrication environment
• Perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in all positions
• Perform Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) in all positions
• Select the proper weld filler material
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate air arc cutting equipment (carbon arc cutting)
• Set-up Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment for welding
• Lift, move, or position equipment at work sites

Physical effort and work conditions:

• Candidates will be required to work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms
• Stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb
• Work in confined spaces, inclement weather
• Support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors
• You will frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to fifty (50lbs) pounds
• Occasionally, you may be required to lift and carry items that weigh over fifty (50lbs) pounds

• Education Required: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational and Welder Trade Certification (4 Positions SMAW [current ticket], 4 Positions FCAW [current ticket], WHMIS Certificate)
• You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply for this job
• A background check will be performed by the Company

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
We are filling 4PM to 1AM and 7-4 shifts Monday to Friday.
Daily travel rate is $131.00 (if outside the 55KM range) per workday (Tax Free)
5/2 work week, 40 hours a week
Day Shift rate: 37.66/HR plus Break premium of 1.50/HR
Evening Shift rate: 41.43/HR plus Break premium of 1.50/HR
Required Certifications:
CWB FCAW 4 Position (Overhead, Flat Vertical and Horizontal)
Fall Protection, Confined Space, Resp Fit Test and WHMIS
If you don’t have your CWB all position and you have experience in Fabrication, we can hire you as a Fabricator and the rates are the same.
Please feel free to send your resume to snewman@gilsonconstruction.com for review.
 

We're hiring part-time staff for our 2025-26 after school programs in St. John's & Mount Pearl.
The roles are ideal for ECE or Child & Youth Care students. Flexible hours, paid training, and no nights or weekends.
Full details can be found here : https://www.maxfamilies.ca/pages/career-opportunities/. 

Career Opportunity
Sipekne’katik Entertainment Center
Gaming Customer Service Attendant (CSA)
(Full-time Permanent)
Closing:
August 6, 2025
Anticipated Start Date:
Immediate
Starting Salary:
$17.75 per hour
(Based on Qualifications and Experience)
General Description:
Under the direction of the Gaming Manager/Assistant Manager, the CSA is responsible for providing 
excellent customer service while overseeing Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) gaming, ensuring prompt 
customer cash pay outs, compliance with all internal and external regulations, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
• Following Shift Schedule Rotation for Opening and Closing of Gaming Rooms
• Providing prompt, professional, courteous service
• Float preparation, balancing, replenishing
• Validation of VLT tickets, cash payments to customers
• Emptying cash and tickets from VLTs, replenishing paper supplies, trouble-shooting errors, 
resetting VLTs
• Reconciling cash, preparing shift deposits
• Preparing shift change paperwork
• Contacting Atlantic Lottery Corporation for error or technical support
• Following all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and other instructions provided
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and pleasant environment
• Replenishing Tea, Coffee, supplies in Janitor’s absence
• Completing light janitorial duties inside Cash Cage
• Completing light janitorial duties inside building in Janitor’s absence
• Complying with all applicable policies, internal and external
• Reporting any concerns to Manager/Assistant Manager
• Cooperating in a team work environment, collaborating and briefing Manager/Assistant Manager, 
Co-Workers, Security, Janitor as required
• Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience/Skills:
• Demonstrated experience or training in handling cash and working in the service industry
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to deal with difficult customers
• Ability to stand/walk around for long periods of time (8 hour shift)
• Experience working in a First Nations Community is preferred. 
• Must have access to reliable transportation, Sipekne’katik Entertainment Center is not on the 
HRM’s bus routes.
• Willing to participate in on-going training (e.g First Aid)
• Ability to work shift work, including days, nights or weekends, as scheduled by Manager/Assistant 
Manager
• A criminal records check is required. 
Benefits:
This position comes with a variety of benefits including Sick, Personal and Vacation Leave, Health, Dental, 
Disability and Life Insurance, an Employee & Family Assistance Program and employer matched Pension 
Plan.
Please apply with a resume, cover letter and criminal records check to:
Human Resources Department
Email employmentapplication@sipeknekatik.ca
Mail/drop off: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 1W0
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. The Band will not assume any expenses 
related to any job application process, included but not limited to travel, relocation, and application development. Please note 
certain positions come with mandatory employee benefits.
Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted

Career Opportunity
Housing Database Administrator
(Full-time Permanent)
Closing:
August 1, 2025
Anticipated Start Date:
Immediate
Salary Range:
$20.00 - $23.00 per hour
(Based on Qualifications and Experience)
General Description:
Under the direction of the Housing Manager and Housing Coordinator, this position provides day-to-day 
administrative support to and Work Order/Asset Management application administration for the Housing 
Department.
Responsibilities:
? Organize and manage any relevant filing system(s) (paper and electronic).
? Regularly prepare and update documents, spreadsheets and databases.
? Coordinate, prepare, deliver documentation for hourly employees and contractors (e.g. timesheets 
and invoices) to Finance by Finance established deadlines.
? Provide backup support for weekly coordination of leave requests/forms ensuring delivery to 
Human Resources dept.
? Provide backup for receiving housing repair requests from householders/band members.
? Provide backup for preparation of work orders (e.g. janitorial services, electrical, appliance repair, 
plumbing, etc.) ensuring appropriate communication to householders/band members.
? Assist with purchase orders, purchase journals, invoices as required.
? Administer asset management and maintenance application, including building database(s) for 
Band owned assets, coordinating application access control, data maintenance, user training, 
deployment to devices, trouble shooting problems, data quality assurance, reporting, maintenance 
reminders, task reminders, and any other task related to the application.
? Receive photographs and/or information related to band owned home components information for 
prompt upload to asset management application.
? General administrative duties to ensure the efficient daily operations of the Housing Dept, such as 
filing, typing, copying, generating reports, and computer file management.
? Other duties as reasonably required and assigned by the Housing Department Coordinator or 
Housing Manager to support the Housing Department.
This work description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by 
employees in this classification. It is not defined as containing or be interpreted as a comprehensive 
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Qualifications and Education:
? Grade 12 education.
? Formal training considered an asset.
? An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
? Ability to use MS Office Suite and learn database programs.
? Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
? Knowledge of Indigenous and/or Mi’kmaq communities/organizations.
? A criminal records check is required. Having a criminal record is not a determinate factor. 
Working Conditions:
? Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/date;
? Work is completed in a comfortable office environment with an extensive amount of time sitting and 
computer use;
? A high degree of concentration is required;
? Managing multiple requests at one time (multi-tasking and time management);
? May be required to run errands within and/or outside the community.
Benefits:
This position comes with a variety of benefits including Sick, Personal and Vacation Leave, Health, Dental, 
Disability and Life Insurance, an Employee & Family Assistance Program and employer matched Pension 
Plan. 
Please apply with a resume, cover letter and criminal records check to:
Human Resources Department
Email employmentapplication@sipeknekatik.ca
Mail/drop off: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 1W0
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. The Band will not assume any expenses 
related to any job application process, included but not limited to travel, relocation, and application development. Please note 
certain positions come with mandatory employee benefits.
Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted

Career Opportunity
LFA 34 Lobster Captain (x2)
(Full-time Permanent)
Closing:
August 8, 2025
Anticipated Start Date:
Immediate
Salary Range:
17% of Catch
General Description:
Reporting to the Fisheries Manager, the Lobster Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation 
of a lobster fishing vessel. This position involves navigating the boat, managing fishing operations, 
ensuring the crew’s safety, and maintaining all equipment involved in lobster fishing. The Lobster Captain 
will also monitor weather conditions, maintain logs, and ensure compliance with fishing regulations.
Responsibilities:
? Maintain vessel, gear, and equipment 
? Supervise the crew 
? Maintain logbooks, File logbooks, submit bi-weekly reports that consists of, but not limited to, 
weather conditions, dates fished, fuel levels, and fill ups, engine hours, oil/filter/belt changes, 
maintenance required, crew condition, grid references to areas being fished, weight landings, 
gear/equipment maintenance, require vessel maintenance and all other applicable information 
that the Band owned vessel to the Fisheries Manager or authorized delegate 
? Report safety incidents/injuries 
? Staying with the catch until weight landings are reported appropriately 
? Monitor marine weather forecasts and conditions, will have the overall say in determining fishing 
times and when vessel should be on or off water 
? Must report any damages/malfunctions to the vessel, gear or equipment to the Fisheries Manager 
? Must notify the Fisheries Manager or delegate when vessel will be unattended 
? Hail in/out reporting to Fisheries Manager via Satellite Phone 
? Must notify the Fisheries Manager via satellite phone in the event of an emergency at first 
opportunity 
? Must follow and abide by related tasks assigned from time to time by the Fisheries Manager or 
delegate 
? Must be available for pre and post season work 
? Read and abide by license conditions 
Qualifications and Experience/Skills:
? Fishing Masters Class IV with Minimum five years as Captain with a commercial license and 
running a vessel, with three years’ catch records 
? 5 to 10 years’ experience working on fishing vessels. 
? Knowledge of mechanics /operations of diesel engine vessel 
? Knowledge of fishing lobster 
? Must be able to travel 
? Experience working in a First Nations Community is preferred. 
? Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle with automobile insurance. 
? A criminal records check is required. 
Please apply with a resume, cover letter and criminal records check to:
Human Resources Department
Email employmentapplication@sipeknekatik.ca
Mail/drop off: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 1W0
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. The Band will not assume any expenses 
related to any job application process, included but not limited to travel, relocation, and application development. Please note 
certain positions come with mandatory employee benefits.
Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted

Volunteer Opportunity: Join NVOLVE – Connecting Newcomers to Volunteering
Are you a CNA student looking to gain meaningful experience, build your network, and give back to your community?
NVOLVE is an initiative of the Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSCNL) that connects newcomers with volunteer opportunities across the province. While CSCNL does not directly offer volunteer roles, we work closely with nonprofit and community organizations to help match volunteers with placements aligned with their skills, interests, and goals.
Through NVOLVE, students can:

• Build Canadian experience
• Expand their professional networks
• Get involved in community initiatives
• Strengthen their resumes

Open to:
Newcomer students, international students, and anyone new to Newfoundland and Labrador looking to get involved.
Interested?
Fill out our short intake form here:
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Once completed, we’ll follow up with you to explore available volunteer matches.
 

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq
Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management
Mi’kmaw Lobster Fishery Bycatch Monitoring Technician
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 Mi’kmaw Lobster Fishery Bycatch Monitoring 
Technician.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Director of the Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management, 
and reporting to the Manager of Indigenous Fisheries, the Lobster Fishery Bycatch Monitoring Technician 
will be responsible for assisting the Fisheries Biologist/Project Lead by participating in at-sea bycatch 
monitoring in the commercial lobster fishery. Two positions are available and contingent on funding.
Overview of Responsibilities:
• Participate in at-sea fisheries and scientific monitoring while onboard communal commercial lobster 
fishing vessels. 
• Frequent travel in the southwest Nova Scotia region, including the areas of Digby, Yarmouth, 
Barrington, Shelburne and Lunenburg. 
• Collect and record accurate fisheries and scientific data per Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) 
standards, including species identification, measurements of fish, lobsters and crabs, time and date of 
capture, location of fishing gear, water depth, gear types, and more. This will require animal handling. 
• Review and submit field data to the Project Lead in a timely manner. There may be opportunities for 
data entry if of interest.
• Develop working relationships with project team, member community fisheries managers, boat captains
and harvesters. 
• Calibrate, clean and maintain equipment and gear as needed. 
• Adhere to CMM’s safety and operations protocols. 
Position Requirements:
• The candidate must be Mi’kmaq or Indigenous
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle suitable for frequent travel in Nova Scotia. 
• Able and willing to perform physically demanding work (e.g. capable of lifting 50lb items) while onboard 
vessels in varying sea and weather conditions. 
• Able and willing to spend long periods at sea, including during the winter, up to a few consecutive days. 
• Able and willing to work irregular hours following a tentative, pre-planned schedule including early 
mornings, weekdays, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The schedule will be subject to 
changes in weather/sea conditions and fishing activity, sometimes on short notice. 
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills. 
• Proficiency in MS Office suites (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) with typing skills. 
• Knowledge of basic math and information collection to meet sampling protocol requirements. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Able to take direction and work unsupervised with a high level of productivity. 
Asset Qualifications:
• Knowledge of or experience with Mi’kmaq fisheries such as communal commercial, Food, Social and 
Ceremonial (FSC) or Treaty Rights Protected (TRP).
• Previous experience working at sea. 
• Previous experience working within the fishery sector or with biological data collection. 
• Experience working in or with First Nations communities. 
• Education in biology, environmental sciences or a related field. 
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: $26 - $37 per hour. This is a 6-month Contract Position (October 2025 – March 2026).
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