Project Lead

**The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq**

**Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management**

**Project Lead**

**About The CMM**

**Position Overview**

**Overview of Responsibilities**:

- The coordination and successful completion of freshwater ecosystem projects and activities focused on fish habitat and species at risk.
- Ensure project stays on track to meet deadlines, monitor, and report progress to management and funders.
- Perform administrative duties, including: creating and maintaining budgets, documenting expenses, drafting progress and final reports.
- Develop aquatic resource management project ideas and proposals as guided by the departmental advisory committee; and submitting for management’s review.
- Preparing and submitting scientific research permits and/or amendments and ensuring compliance with all Federal and Provincial regulations.
- Adhering to safety guidelines while using project equipment; and proactively identifying safety concerns and constraints.
- Conducting literature reviews, surveys, and other research as directed by Division Manager; and, organizing research, reference materials, and other related materials in an easily assessable manner.
- Organize fieldwork logistics and ensure safe and effective working conditions for all personnel assisting on projects (community members, field technicians, other CMM staff assisting with field work, summer students, etc.).
- Write reports and deliver presentations and briefings for management, our advisory committee and member Mi’kmaw communities.

**Position Requirements**:
The following qualifications are desired:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in science or technology (aquatic related preferred), or equivalent experience.
- Minimum two-years of relevant working experience with environmental monitoring projects
- Experience working in or with First Nation communities.
- Experience in project coordination and management, budgeting/finances and report writing.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Knowledge of research methodologies and standards pertinent to environmental issues related to aquatic resource and oceans management.
- Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Travel within Nova Scotia will be required
- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in and around water.

**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**:
Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000 per year. This is a Permanent Position (pending successful one-year probationary contract).

**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**

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person