Program Manager

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq**
**Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management**
**Program Manager**

**About The CMM**

**Position Overview**
Reporting to the CMM Director of DARFM, the DARFM Program Manager will be responsible managing the day-to-day processes of DARFM staff, projects and agreements related to fish, fish habitat and oceans sciences. This will include supervising staff, developing work plans, writing proposals, planning, executing, and finalizing projects. The CMM DARFM Program Manager will also be responsible to perform other tasks as needed such as working with community employees, attending meetings, preparing final project reports and presentations along with any duties that may arise throughout assigned projects.

**Overview of Responsibilities**:

- Successful leadership and management of DARFM Projects.
- Explore funding opportunities and develop projects as recommended by CMM Communities.
- Meet annual DARFM objectives, goals and deliverables as outlined in funding agreements, the DARFM Strategic Plan and as directed by the DARFM Advisory Committees.
- Provide oversight and guidance to staff on projects and ensure they are adhering to funding deadlines and budgets. This will include but is not limited to the following:

- Coordinate and oversee work plans and priorities of the staff.
- Participate in interviews for staff, as appropriate.
- Assists with performance evaluations for project(s) staff.
- Ensures staff compliance with Personnel and HR Policies.
- Identify and recommend department policies, processes, and staff training to the Director.
- Liaise with and develop working relationships with project and funding partners, as needed.
- Write reports and deliver presentations and briefings for management, as required.
- Attend periodic meetings that may be required and/or requested by the Director.
- Continually seek education and training to remain culturally responsible and sensitive to needs of client(s)

**Position Requirements: Education/Certification/Experience**:
The following qualifications are desired:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in management, science, education, or a related field
- Two-years of relevant working experience in a related field
- Experience working in or with First Nation communities.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

**Skills/Abilities/Knowledge**:

- Knowledge of fish and fish habitat restoration/protection, ocean sciences, and related issues and/or policies.
- Knowledge of First Nations culture, history, and current affairs
- Good understanding of the Indian Act and Mi'kmaq aboriginal and treaty rights
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multi-discipline teams, or independently, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and spoken.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- High values in teamwork, client service and professionalism

**Additional Position Requirements**:

- Travel within Nova Scotia will be required.
- Must have the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in and around water.
- There is an occasional requirement to work outside of normal working hours due to the requirements of the member communities and clients.
- Have a successfully completed Criminal record check.
- Fluent Mi'kmaw speaker and writer is an asset.
- Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

**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: $60,000 - $75,000 per year. This is a Permanent Position (pending successful one-year probationary contract).

**Application Deadline: Open until position is 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