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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

Communications Officer(s)
Department of Finance & Administration
Community Engagement Officer
Department Environment and Natural Resources
Cultural Youth Support Worker – Paqtnkek, Pictou Landing, Millbrook and Sipekne’katik (Maternity Leave)
Department of Health and Social Services
Director of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries Management
Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management
Field Technician
Department of Community Services and Infrastructure
First Nations Support Coordinator
Department of Health and Social Services
Food, Social and Ceremonial Community Liaison
Department of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries Management
Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator
Department of Health and Social Services
Mi’kmaq Ecological Knowledge Studies (MEKS) Coordinator
Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management
Nuji Kelo’toqatijik Earth Keeper Project Assistant
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Payroll Clerk
Department of Finance and Administration
Program Manager
Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management
Purchasing Coordinator
Department of Finance and Administration
Research and Education Officer
Department of Community Services and Infrastructure
Specific Claims Research Manager
Department of Governance

Member Communities

Certified Daycare Worker
Sipekne’katik First Nation
Open until filled
Community Consultation Coordinator (2 positions)
Sipekne’katik First Nation
Open until filled
Consulting Manager (Indigenous Relations)
Sipekne’katik First Nation
Early Childhood (ECE) Support Workers (2)
Pictou Landing First Nation
Environmental Field Technicians (2 positions)
Sipekne’katik First Nation
Open until filled
Fisheries Department Administrative Assistant
Sipekne’katik First Nation
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)
Grade Primary Teacher Assistant
Pictou Landing First Nation School
Home Health Care Coordinator (Health Centre)
Sipekne’katik First Nation
Home Social Worker
Sipekne’katik First Nation
Housing Internship Initiative (Intermediate)
Sipekne’katik First Nation
Human Resources Manager
Acadia First Nation
Internal Communications Manager
Sipekne’katik First Nation
Lunch Monitor
L’nu Sipuk Kina’muokuom (LSK) School (Sipekne’katik)
Middle School Teacher
L’nu Sipuk Kina’muokuom School (Sipekne’katik First Nation)
People & Culture Manager
Pictou Landing First Nation
School Principal
L’nu Sipuk Kina’Muokuom (LSK)
Student Support Worker
Pictou Landing First Nation
Student Support Workers (2)
Pictou Landing First Nation
Treaty Fisheries Manager (Rights-Based)
Sipekne’katik First Nation

Partner Organization Opportunities

Archeological Work (Ingonish)
Boreas Heritage
End of May until October – No experience necessary
Capacity Development Team Advisors (4 positions)
The CMM & Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Communications & Events Coordinator
Indigenous Women of the Wabanaki Territories
Open until filled
Coordinator, Marketing Sponsorship
NAIG 2023
Open until filled
Indigenous Research Advisor
Dalhousie University (Ocean Frontier Institute)
Deadline: May 29, 2023
Indigenous Research Advisor (Designated Position)
Dalhousie University (Ocean Frontier Institute)
Deadline: June 12, 2023
Research Programs Manager (Designated Position)
Dalhousie University (Ocean Frontier Institute)
Deadline: May 23, 2023
ECO Canada Indigenous Environmental Entrepreneurship Certificate
University of Northern British Columbia
Faculty – Geomatics (Forest Geomatics & Biometrics Technology)
NSCC - Annapolis Valley Campus
Games Merchandise Team Leader
RegattaSport
Deadline: June 18, 2023
(For the Duration of the North American Indigenous Games, 5-6 opportunities)
Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) Coordinator
Atlantic Policy Congress
Indigenous Research Assistant
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC)
Indigenous Training Professionals and Developers
The Indigenous Training and Skills Development Hub
Litter Program Coordinator (Term Position/ Hybrid)
Divert NS
Open until filled
Part-Time Instructors
Cape Breton University
(Community Studies, Communication, English, Mi’kmaq Studies, Philosophy, Management/Business)
Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer (IV)
Parks Canada (Mainland Nova Scotia Field Unit)
Project Manager
2 Billion Trees Program
Regional Climate Leadership Coordinator
Atlantic Policy Congress
Strategic Advocate on Contract
Indigenous Women of the Wabanaki Territories
Open until filled
Volunteer Services Program Assistant
NAIG 2023
Warehouse Worker (Summer Relief)
Divert NS
Open until filled

Scholarships & 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

NSCC Donald R. Sobey Bursary Program awards renewable bursaries valued at $2,500 to students entering NSCC on a full-time basis.

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!