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Marine Liaison
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September 10, 2024
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The Confederacy of Mainland Mi?kmaq
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaqDepartment of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries ManagementMarine LiaisonAbout The CMMThe 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 & Fisheries Management (DARFM) is currently looking for a motivated and knowledgeable candidate to fill the role of Marine Liaison.Position OverviewReporting to the Program Manager in DARFM, the Marine Liaison will act as an important organizational representative for the CMM and between the mainland Mi'kmaq communities and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). The Marine Liaison will coordinate and provide information to communities about response (e.g. SAR, Marine Environmental Hazards Response) and other related programs in the Canadian Coast Guard.The Marine Liaison will cover activities to grow mainland Mi'kmaw communities' marine response capacity and marine safety through the CMM's and Coast Guard's mandates and Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) renewal projects. They will be supporting the CMM's capacity and involvement within the mainland Mi'kmaq communities within their traditional territory including the marine area, to support marine safety, response efforts and preparedness capacity to ensure community members' safety on the water and to protect culturally important sites and the local marine environment from marine pollution.Overview of Responsibilities:Act as point of contact for community members interested in participating in these initiativesLead and manage project deliverables and resultsCoordinate project meetings, training sessions, engagement activities and assist in their executionCoordinate community and individual participation and/or attend CCG led workshops, meetings and exercisesDevelop outreach materials for the projectBudget trackingCoordinate project engagement activities and assist in their executionCoordinate the development and/or approval of workplans, contributions agreements and year-end reportsAttend meetings that may be required and/or requested by the Program ManagerPosition Requirements:Post-secondary education in marine management, science, emergency management or a related field and/or lived experience.Experience working in or with First Nations communitiesStrong organizational and time management skills.Ability to collaborate with various partners (e.g., Indigenous groups, academic, government, NGOs).Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong oral and written communication skills.Proficiency with common office software including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Experience writing proposals and reports.Must have access to a reliable vehicle and have a valid driver's licence.Why work with us?CMM is an organization which is committed to providing exceptional work/life balance to its employees. As such, we are currently testing a four-day work week. Staff who qualify work 28 hours per week but are paid for 35 hours. We also offer flexible daily start and end time. (*This test will continue until further notice and may be adjusted to meet organizational needs as required).In addition, as a full-time employee you can expect:An atmosphere that is a great mix of fun and professionalism, and deeply 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.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 minimum of 1- week additional vacation time (up to 2 weeks with 10 years of service).Social Committee, Staff Days, Staff Knowledge Days, etc.If you would
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LocationTruro, NS
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$50,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CareerBeacon
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Advertised until
2024-10-10
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