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Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025
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
Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025
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
Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025
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
Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025
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.
 
Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2025
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/


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