Date Posted: April 18, 2024
Application Deadline: May 17, 2024
Job Type: Seasonal / Contract
Job Category:
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq Department of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries Management Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator About The CMM 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 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 Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator. Position Overview Reporting to the Director of the Department of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries Management you as the Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator will be based out of CMMs office in Millbrook, NS. You will work under the guidance of the Program Manager in DARFM and will also work with and be supported by adaptation specialists at the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC). You will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of Nova Scotia’s water sector’s 2023 Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, by bringing together stakeholder organizations representing governments, industries, researchers, environmental organizations, etc. The water sector adaptation strategy encompasses all of Nova Scotia’s inland waters, freshwater ecosystems, and the watersheds on which they depend. The strategy addresses climate impacts to the water sector, by building the water sector’s capacity to meet the freshwater needs of ecosystems, communities, and economies – all under the influence of climate change – while addressing competing demands for a finite resource as well as current inequitable access to water services. You will spend time working with different organizations and play an important role in a broader climate change adaptation community of practice supporting Nova Scotia in climate change. While you will have a structured process and tools to draw from, you will be able to customize the process and materials to suit the focus and context of the water sector.
Overview of Responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
The following requirements are highly desired:
The following requirements are considered assets:
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:
Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:
Company Name: The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Address: 52 Legends Ave
City/Town: Millbrook
Postal/Zip Code: B6L 0A3
Province/State: Nova Scotia
Country: Canada
Website: https://cmmns.com/
Contact Person: Lisa Murphy
Contact Person Job Title: Human Resources Outreach Coordinator
Telephone: 902-895-6385
Email: HR@cmmns.com