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Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Student Employment Opportunity (Part-Time)
Campus/ Department: Retention, Student Services
Applications are invited for the following student part time position at the College of The North Atlantic.
Partnerships in Academic and Career Education and Employment (PACEE)
PACEE applicants can be current post-secondary students (full time or part time), recent graduates, and students with disabilities.
Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Student Researcher Assistant- Retention (1 PACEE position)
This position will support research activities taking place within the Department of Student Services by conducting an Early Leavers Survey. Primarily, the position will support CNA’s retention initiatives and focus on understanding the reasons students have withdrawn during Fall 2024. This information is key to understanding the challenges and opportunities within student services and supports. The Student Research Assistant- Retention will be required to complete their hours from Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Responsibilities include:
- Cold-calling of, and receiving calls from, recent graduates to complete the graduate outcome survey with them
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date call-logs in Microsoft Excel
- Sending of daily/weekly status reports
- Assist in preparing/reviewing reports at end of project
- Receive calls from graduates to complete survey
Work Area/ Office:
- Student can work from any campus of College of the North Atlantic
WORK ENVIRONMENT / SUPERVISION:
Supervision of student will take place over Microsoft Teams/Phone/Email. To monitor project progress, student will be required to report daily cold-calling stats to reporting supervisor. Periodic check-ins throughout the week will also be required.
Qualifications:
These skills would normally be acquired through the completion of at least one year of post –secondary program. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is an asset. The student must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work with a team or independently.
Duration: 5 Weeks
Hours per week: 10
Proposed Start Date: January 27, 2025
Salary: $15.60 per hour
Send your Resume, Cover Letter and References to:
Robyn Frampton, Manager-Student Retention
Email: robyn.frampton@cna.nl.ca
Please note, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Posted: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Geotechnical Technician/ Terrane Geoscience Inc.
Terrane Geoscience Inc., is a geoscience and engineering consulting firm with offices in Fredericton, NB, Halifax, NS, and Kelowna, BC. Terrane’s personnel are experts in structural geology, rock mechanics engineering, geostructural engineering and geospatial data collection and analysis.
We are seeking a Geotechnical Technician to join our team of engineers and geologists working on mining, geotechnical, and rock engineering projects. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, professional development allowance and flexible work schedule.
Location
? This position can be based in Halifax or Fredericton, however will involve field work in NL
? This position includes frequent travel to remote project sites in Canada and internationally
Responsibilities
? Perform field tasks associated with geotechnical investigations including core logging, sampling, downhole surveys, and in-situ testing
? Laboratory testing of soils and rock
Qualifications & Job Requirements
? Diploma in geotechnical, geoscience, civil, mining, or related engineering technology (Alternatively, candidates with experience working in civil construction, mining and/or mineral exploration will be considered)
? Ability to travel locally, internationally, and to remote locations for extended periods of time, generally up to 3-4 weeks
? Ability to work in adverse field conditions (rain, snow, insects etc..) and perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
? A positive attitude, a team player, respectful and able to meet deadlines as required
? Mechanically inclined and ability to trouble-shoot equipment
? Be receptive to feedback and collaboration with peers and clients
? Canadian work permit or citizenship
? Valid driver’s license
Check out our team at www.terranegeoscience.com. Please send inquiries to info@terranegeoscience.com with the subject line “Geotechnical Technician”
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Posted: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Career Opportunity
Social Worker (x2)
Post Majority Support Services
(REPOSTED)
(Full-time Permanent)
Closing:
January 23, 2025
Anticipated Start Date:
Immediate
Salary Range:
$75,000 - $85,000
(Based on Qualifications and Experience)
General Description:
Under the direction of the Sipekne’katik Post Majority Director, the Post Majority Social Worker will assist
youth and young adults who meet the requirements of the Post Majority support services program. This
position assists youth and young adults navigate services in accessing safe, stable and comfortable
housing, support with physical, mental and social wellbeing, access to learning, educational, career and
personal growth opportunities, and accessing financial supports.
Responsibilities:
• Must have strong trauma informed and culturally sensitive support skills in supporting applicants
through the process of Post Majority support services
• Understanding of the Children and Family Service Act of Nova Scotia, Mi’kmaw Family & Children
Services of NS and Department of Community Services of NS
• Assisting youth and young adults in applying directly to Post Majority funding.
• Assist with service agreement, case plans, referrals and accessing supporting documentation
from the Child Welfare system or Indigenous Services Canada.
• Research and reach out to Sipekne’katik youth and young adults who were placed outside of the
community to connect with family, community, culture and to offer Post Majority Support
Services.
• Conduct initial and comprehensive assessments to identify needs and support systems and
develop individual case plans.
• Actively engage and work with various internal and external resources identified by the needs of
the youth and young adult.
• Skilled collaboration and maintain professional relationships with community programs, service
providers, elders, government agencies and partners.
• Advocate for connecting Sipekne’katik youth and young adults to their extended family, siblings,
community, culture, and teachings.
• Maintain working files that are accurate, concise, and up to date.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all documents and records.
• Maintain on-going case plan reviews, follow-up with participants and funding agreements and
budgets.
• Advocate on behalf of Sipekne’katik Post Majority participants with health centers, treatment
programs, educations, social assistance and other community partners.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Post Majority
Qualifications and Experience/Skills:
• Must possess a Bachelor of Social Work Degree, registered with Nova Scotia College of Social
Work and have working experience within Child Welfare.
• Must be in good standing with child welfare for at least five years.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous history, culture, with the emphasis on child
welfare, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous youth/young adults’ engagement, and community
outreach.
• Strong interpersonal, communicational, conflict resolution skills and maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Criminal, Vulnerable, Child Abuse Record check is required.
• Experience working in a First Nations Community is preferred.
• You must have a valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle with automobile insurance.
Please apply with a resume, cover letter and criminal records check to:
Human Resources Department
Email employmentapplication@sipeknekatik.ca
Mail/drop off: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 2H0
We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the
Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Band will not assume any expenses
related to any job application process, included but not limited to travel, relocation, and application development. Please note
certain positions come with mandatory employee benefits.
Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted
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Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Career Opportunity
Administrative Assistant
Family Well-Being program
(Full-time Permanent)
Closing:
January 22, 2025
Anticipated Start Date:
Immediate
Salary Range:
$31,500 - $36,500
(Based on Qualifications and Experience)
General Description:
Reporting to the Director of Family Well-Being, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for all
administrative functions which includes but not limited to maintaining a filling system, gathering, and
compiling information/statistics, data entry, photocopying reports, and maintaining and developing
databases.
Responsibilities:
• Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of tasks related to organization and
strong communications of office.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needs,
supplies, placing, and expediting orders for supplies.
• Arrange requisitions, honorariums for payment for vendors and work collaboratively with finance
to ensure document alignment.
• Developing participant filing system, assist in creation of confidential assessments, referral forms
and maintain active/close files.
• Assist in the preparation of program and training spaces in the community.
• Assist the Family Well Being team in setting up sessions, compiling workshop material,
scheduling Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
• Assembles and creates information on community’s needs.
• Follows up on all material that has been delegated to ensure matters have been actioned and
confirmed.
• Gathers, composes material and data submitted by Family Well Being Team.
• Highlights matters coming into the office requiring the involvement or input of the Family Well
Being Director and team.
• Supports team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication.
Qualifications and Experience/Skills:
• Business Administration diploma/certificate from an accredited institution or relevant work
experience and training will be considered.
• The ability to be a member of the team and/or work independently in a trustworthy environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reporting, administration, organization, problem solving skills are fundamental.
• Knowledge of appropriate software including Microsoft Word 360.
• Experience working with Mi’kmaw people and communities is considered an asset.
• Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle with automobile insurance.
• A criminal records check is required.
Benefits
Salary to commensurate with qualifications. This position comes with a variety of benefits including
health, dental, disability and life insurances, an employee & family assistance program and employer
pension plan.
Please apply with a resume, cover letter and criminal records check to:
Human Resources Department
Email employmentapplication@sipeknekatik.ca
Mail/drop off: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 2H0
We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the
Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Band will not assume any expenses
related to any job application process, included but not limited to travel, relocation, and application development. Please note
certain positions come with mandatory employee benefits.
Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted
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Posted: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Career Opportunity
Lands and By-law Manager
(Full-time Permanent)
Closing:
January 24, 2025
Anticipated Start Date:
Immediate
Salary Range:
(Based on Qualifications and Experience)
General Description:
Under the direction of the Director of Operations this position will be responsible for the effective
management of Sipekne’katik First Nation lands and natural resources, conducting research, evaluating
and creating land-use plans/ development and related consultations, as well as programs and services
within Sipekne’katik First Nation lands. This position works closely with the community and fosters
strategic relationships with lands and environmental management groups, other First Nations, Provincial,
and Federal governments.
Under the By-law responsibility the candidate will be responsible for assessing by-law needs, leading the
development of band by-laws, enforcing the Indian Brook First Nation by-laws and providing public
education and awareness programs and services to ensure the protection of residents and property.
Responsibilities:
Lands Duties
• Prepares regular briefing notes for submission to the Directors of Operations and Administration,
and Chief and Council.
• Participates in environmental monitoring of Sipekne’katik First Nation lands.
• Establishes and maintains a current land registry and other filing systems.
• Organizes and facilitates community consultations and workshops.
• Manages delivery of land management practices, projects, and services for Sipekne’katik First
Nation lands and resources.
• Collaboratively develop land management legislation as well as related aspects of land
management systems and framework: policies and procedures, goals, and work plans.
• Participate in applicable committees, technical working groups, symposiums, conferences,
meetings and consultations with the community and key associates.
• Receive and review applications for access and land use activities to Sipekne’katik First Nation
lands such as quarries, road construction, and residential, capital and commercial building;
negotiating terms and conditions of land use activities by applicants and monitoring activities to
ensure compliance with terms and conditions of approved use.
• Practice fiscal responsibility by preparing Land’s budget for submission to the Directors of
Operations and Administration for inclusion into departmental budget; monitor expenditures and
reporting financial statements as required.
• Assess and complete reports as required.
Bylaws duties:
• To assess, develop and enforce the Sipekne’katik’s by-law regulations, investigates complaints
and issues warnings and citations to residential property owners and occupants.
• To enforce various by-laws and regulations governing animal control, maintain records & reports.
• Responds to citizens’ complaints concerning stray domestic animals and wildlife; issue warnings
and citations to owner and addresses residents and animal safety issues.
• Promote the safe treatment of animals.
• The ability to work with the community and agencies to effect by-law administration.
• Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience/Skills:
• Post secondary education/training in one or more of the following: natural or renewable resource
management, land management, environmental studies or relevant field. A combination of
relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Must have a valid drivers license and access to reliable personal vehicle with insurance.
• Ability and willingness to learn about land management issues and legislation affecting First
Nations both locally and nationally.
• Time management and organizational skills, ability to assume responsibility and meet deadlines.
• Ability to negotiate contracts, manage projects and work independently as a self starter.
• Ability to comprehend and develop policy papers and present technical data to supervisors,
community members and other key partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing with coworkers,
community members, and with outside agencies, partners and business associates.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software suites.
• Knowledge of Indigenous and/or Mi’kmaw communities/organizations.
• Open to, and interested in, obtaining the required skills and competencies for this position.
• A criminal records check is required. Having a criminal record is not necessarily a determinate
factor.
• Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle with automobile insurance.
Please apply with a resume, cover letter and criminal records check to:
Human Resources Department
Email employmentapplication@sipeknekatik.ca
Mail/drop off: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 1W0
We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the
Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Band will not assume any expenses
related to any job application process, included but not limited to travel, relocation, and application development. Please note
certain positions come with mandatory employee benefits.
Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted
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