- Ability to work effectively with other departments, levels of government, industry, and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multi-discipline teams, or independently, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in an environment requiring discretion and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and accounting software, such as Sage etc.).
- High levels of teamwork, client service and professionalism.
- Ability to apply creativity and innovative thinking to community focused solutions.
- Demonstrated strong initiative, motivation, conscientiousness, and dedication.
- Ability to work unsupervised with a high level of productivity with the ability to seek and take
direction.
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible, manage multiple priorities to ensure fellow employees are well
served and relationships are developed and maintained.
- Ability to think analytically and critically while problem solving to identify specific needs and potential
solutions.
- Ability to manage time and various activities effectively and efficiently while providing quality
customer service.
- Able to develop relationships and this will include strong interpersonal and communication skills,
both written and verbal, collaboration, conflict resolution, and active listening.
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: $40,628 - $46,750 per year. This is a Permanent Position (pending successful one-year
probationary contract).
Application Deadline: Position 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: [email protected]
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. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Proof of work authorization will be
required upon offer of employment.
