Marine Liaison sought to coordinate response efforts and marine safety initiatives between the Canadian Coast Guard and mainland Mi'kmaq communities.

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq (CMM) is a Tribal Council representing the eight Mi'kmaq communities of mainland Nova Scotia. Our mission is to 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 seeking a motivated and knowledgeable candidate to fill the role of Marine Liaison.

Job Title: Marine Liaison About the Role:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as point of contact for community members interested in participating in marine response initiatives
• Lead and manage project deliverables and results
• Coordinate project meetings, training sessions, engagement activities and assist in their execution
• Coordinate community and individual participation and/or attend CCG led workshops, meetings and exercises
• Develop outreach materials for the project
• Budget tracking
• Coordinate project engagement activities and assist in their execution
• Coordinate the development and/or approval of workplans, contributions agreements and year-end reports
• Attend meetings that may be required and/or requested by the Program Manager

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 communities
• Strong 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?

The CMM is an organization committed to providing exceptional work/life balance to its employees. We offer a four-day work week, flexible daily start and end times, and a range of benefits including health and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, and generous paid time off.

What We Offer:

• 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
• Generous amounts of paid time off, including paid statutory holidays, summer shutdown, and Christmas shutdown
• Social Committee, Staff Days, Staff Knowledge Days, etc.

How to Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume to the Human Resources department. We are an equal opportunity employer and qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

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