Field Technician

**The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq**

**Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management**

**Field Technician (Part Time)**

**About The CMM**

**Position Overview**

Under the direction of the Senior Director of the Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management, and reporting to the appropriate Program Manager, the Part Time River Monitoring Field Technician will be responsible for assisting the River Monitoring Project Lead in conducting field work (in stream and boat-based monitoring of marine, estuarine and freshwater regions).

**Overview of Responsibilities**:

- Assist with field work (set and retrieve various fishing gear by boat and by foot, assist with electrofishing surveys, measure, assess, and tag fish, deploy and maintain various electronic field gear, and conduct habitat assessments).
- Adhere to safety guidelines while using project equipment; and proactively identify safety concerns and constraints.
- Promote scientific capacity within Mi’kmaw First Nations Communities.
- Liaise and develop working relationships with project team, partners, and external agencies/groups as needed.

**Position Requirements**:

- Field work experience from degree / diploma / work / volunteer experience.
- Experience working in or with First Nations communities is considered an asset.
- Experience working in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in biology, environmental sciences, or a related field relevant working experience in a related field.
- Knowledge in the areas of ecology, fish handling/husbandry, fish habitat, and / or biological field methods is an asset.
- Identification and knowledge of marine and freshwater fish species.
- Willing and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions, (this position is a purely field position and will involve winter boat field work in harsh conditions).
- Must have the ability and willingness to perform physically demanding outdoor work in and around water, muddy and tidal conditions, and on/around small boats.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours following a tentative, pre-planned schedule. The work will occur from mid-September 2024 to end-January 2025, (with the potential to begin again from beginning of April 2025 to end-January 2026), **inclusive with a requirement to frequently work outside of normal working hours (8 - 4) due to tide times**.
- Knowledge of First Nations culture, history, and current affairs.
- Ability to take direction and work unsupervised with a high level of productivity.
- Ability to coordinate many tasks, people, and competing priorities.
- Travel within Nova Scotia will be required (with mileage being reimbursed).
- A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for daily use is required.

**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.

**Salary/Employment Term**:
Hourly Rate: $28.85. This is a part time position from September 16, 2024 to January 30, 2025 with potential for renewal from April 1, 2025 to January 2026 (dependent on funding).

**Application Deadline: 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**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From $28.85 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 21 per week

Work Location: In person