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Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Employment Opportunity
Lennox Island First Nation Housing and Infrastructure Manager
Reports To
Band Administrator, Lennox Island First Nation
Summary
We are seeking a Housing Manager to join our team. The Housing Manager is responsible for the
development, operation and administration of the Lennox Island First Nation Housing department and
performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the policies, plans, standards and procedures.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Maintain and implement the Housing Policy and any related policies and procedures.
• Monitor the administration of, and compliance with, the Housing Policy.
• Identify various funding sources for housing projects in the community and develop applications.
• Develop Housing and Renovation Program capital submissions and annual budgets.
• Oversee the management, development and maintenance of an on-reserve housing assets
inventory.
• Manage and maintain all housing records including payments, receipts, work orders, repairs,
maintenance, etc.
• Plan and oversee the management of new housing construction and renovation projects, including
coordination of applications, cost estimates, permits, reporting and other related documentation.
• Provide information to and assist community members with questions, tenant applications, repair
requests and other related paperwork as required.
• Coordinate requests for housing maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure all rental agreements are properly documented and records kept..
• Develop and present reports to Band Administrator and funders in accordance with set reporting
requirements.
• Liaise with the Band Membership regarding all aspects of housing and renovation programs.
• Keep current on all related Housing standards and regulations and administer programs in
accordance with policy, funding agencies and related regulations and housing building standards.
• Supervise, mentor and provide direction, guidance, instructions and correction for staff.
• Manage the performance of staff and identify skills and training needs.
• Coordinate and oversee external service providers.
• Develop and administer the annual housing budget, which includes a maintenance and
renovation plan established in collaboration with the Band Administrator and Finance
Department.
• Manage and monitor housing expenditures in accordance with approved budgets, finance and
spending policies.
• Produce monthly budget updates and address and/or report material variances as required to safeguard
operational budget targets and practices.
• Organize home maintenance workshops and facilitate community engagements sessions.
• Participate in culturally relevant training and activities
Qualifications:
? Diploma or Degree in Property Management, Public or Business Administration or related field.
? Housing Professional designation is an asset.
? 3+ years of direct related experience.
? Experience in contract tendering and management, construction administration, inspection,
quality control, site safety, grant writing, cost estimating, and capital works planning.
? Successful experience managing projects, budgets and staff.
? Working knowledge of construction and safety legislation e.g., applicable building codes, fire
codes, and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Strong client relationship skills including exceptional integrity, professionalism and
confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and
manage workload and work independently with minimal supervision.
• A comprehensive and progressive understanding of First Nations community needs, culture,
language and customs, including demonstrating and modeling cultural awareness.
• Strong team player with excellent team building skills.
• Effective written and oral communications skills to effectively deal with staff, membership and
service providers.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong background in proposal writing.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Valid drivers license
• Criminal record check
Work Conditions
Full time, 37.5 hours weekly. Location of work will be in Lennox Island.
Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy
of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
Please submit your resume to:
Lennox Island Band Office, Attention: Corinne Dyment
2 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island, PE C0B 1J0
Email to: resumes@lennoxisland.com with Job Title, “Housing and Infrastructure Manager” in the subject
line.
We appreciate all those applying for this position however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted
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Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Employment Opportunity
Housing Maintenance Technician
Reports To Band Administrator, Lennox Island First Nation
Summary
We are seeking a skilled Housing Maintenance Technician to join our team, focusing on the maintenance
and repair of Lennox Island First Nation housing. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in
carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing, with a strong commitment to quality and safety.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on residential houses and Band properties.
• Address carpentry, electrical, and plumbing issues as required.
• Perform inspections to identify necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with external contractors
• Report on project progress.
• Liaise with both the Housing Manager and Housing Admin in coordination and follow-through with
maintenance requests
• Participate in culturally relevant training and activities
• Ensuring Confidentiality
Qualifications:
• Red Seal certification is an asset.
• Proven experience in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing is required.
• Knowledge of First Nation’s environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Criminal record check.
Work Conditions
Full time, 37.5 hours weekly. Location of work will be in Lennox Island.
Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy
of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
Please submit your resume to:
Lennox Island Band Office, Attention: Corinne Dyment
2 Eagle Feather Trail, Lennox Island, PE C0B 1J0
Email to: resumes@lennoxisland.com with Job Title, “Housing Maintenance Technician” in the subject line.
We appreciate all those applying for this position however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted
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Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
APC Employment Opportunity
Fisheries Coordinator
Full Time Term Position Until March 31, 2026
(With a possibility of extension)
Description: Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat is seeking an
individual with experience in communications and climate change knowledge to serve as a
Fisheries Coordinator.
Reporting to the Director of Fisheries and Integrated Resources, the Fisheries Coordinator will
work to strengthen the communal-commercial fishery capacity of First Nation member
communities throughout Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec,
along with other fisheries initiatives by contributing as a valuable team member of the APC
Fisheries Department.
Ideally, you have a post-secondary degree or diploma with relevance/experience in fisheries and
industry management. This position will encompass a wide range of areas including:
coordinating information services related to the Integrated Fishery Management Plans;
preparing briefings on various issues (technical, environmental, economic, social, and
management), supporting meetings, working groups and projects; and developing
communication materials. The coordinator will represent the Fisheries and Integrated Resources
Department with tribal organizations, Chiefs, community managers and federal partners.
On a personal level, you have well-developed communication skills (oral and written) and the
ability to produce written communication material for briefing notes, reports, newsletters,
meetings, and the website. You will have the ability to learn basic web-editing, graphics,
MSOffice other digital communication tools. You are able to prioritize workloads and have
experience with strategic planning. You will work in a team environment with both APC staff and
partners from other tribal organizations and communities. Travel within the Atlantic and Gaspé
region is required for this position.
A full position description is available upon request.
Abilities & Skills:
• Ability to travel, a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer software including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS
Excel, MS Outlook, along with ability to learn website editing and graphics editing.
• Knowledge of First Nation communities and organizations in the Atlantic and Gaspé region.
• Strong organization, communication, time management and writing skills.
• Strong office management/administration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to speak Mi’kmaq or Maliseet would be an asset.
Salary: $60,000-$75,000 - Dependent on qualifications and experience.
Location: Cole Harbour, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Start date: As soon as possible.
Closing date: August 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (AST)
Benefits: Vacation/Sick Leave/Personal Days
Health and Dental Plan
Pension Plan
Free Parking
If you are interested and qualified and would like to become part of the APC team, please
email in Word or PDF format only, the following documents:
- a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the position requirements and salary
expectations (please quote APC Competition # 2025-07-01 in the cover letter and
subject line of your email.
- an updated resume;
- recent writing sample; and
- the names/contact information of three work related references.
Email address: hr@apcfnc.ca
No applications will be accepted beyond the closing deadline. Interviews will be held in
Dartmouth, NS. No interview or relocation costs will be provided. No phone calls please
emails only. If all qualifications are equal, preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal
ancestry. Please indicate if you are voluntarily identifying as First Nations or Aboriginal. While
we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those applicants selected for an interview will
be contacted
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Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025
Career Opportunity:
Executive Assistant – Operations
(Full-Time, Permanent)
Closing Date:
August 13th, 2025
Start Date:
Immediate
Salary Range:
$57,124 - $64,293
(Based on Qualifications and Experience)
General Description:
We are hiring an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director of Operations. This
position is situated in a fast-paced, governance-driven environment focused on the
administration and coordination of organizational operations, infrastructure, economic initiatives,
and strategic leadership priorities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable supporting high-level
decision-making processes and navigating complex operational matters with professionalism
and discretion.
Responsibilities:
• Provides confidential administrative support as determined by the Executive Director.
• Acts as a point of contact to filter incoming calls and emails as well as respond to
external or internal general enquiries.
• Retrieves, records and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Manages the Executive Director’s calendar and schedule.
• Maintains office supply inventories and forms, including placing orders.
• Maintains office equipment (photocopier), including calling for repairs.
• Coordinates meeting set-ups (e.g. catering, room bookings, agendas, meeting
packages, etc.) and records minutes of meetings when required.
• Coordinates travel arrangements, including booking transportation and
accommodations, and processing travel expense claims.
• Provides logistical and administrative support for community meetings or events
involving the Executive Director.
• Assists with preparation of briefing notes, reports, and presentation materials for
leadership or Council meetings.
• Maintains leave tracking system for the Executive Director’s staff.
• Reviews documents, such as temporary new hire kits, for completeness prior to Director
approval and processing. Follows-up with Department Managers for missing information.
• Provides administrative support for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
• Performs general office duties such as photocopying, faxing, and typing
correspondence.
• Maintains records management system including digitization of files.
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• Assists with ensuring compliance with the organization’s records management and
document retention policies.
• Prepares and distributes internal communications on behalf of the Executive Director,
such as staff memos, announcements, or policy updates.
• Assists with special projects and ad-hoc tasks as needed.
• Other related administrative duties as required such as processing invoices, conducting
research, and maintaining tracking systems.
Qualifications and Education:
• Grade 12 or equivalent plus one year of relevant administrative work experience.
• Administrative training from a recognized educational institution is considered an asset.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and/or ability to learn new
software.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, highly confidential, and governance-related
environment.
• Must be people-oriented with a desire to be proactive and create a positive work
environment for all.
• Able to prioritize workload and work with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Indigenous and/or Mi’kmaw communities/organizations.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Open to, and interested in, obtaining additional required skills and competencies for the
position.
• A criminal records check is required, though having a criminal record is not necessarily a
determinative factor.
Working Conditions: Work completed in a comfortable office environment with an extensive
amount of time sitting at a desk using a computer.
Benefits: This position comes with a competitive compensation package and 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 Indigenous 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-related 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: Friday, August 1, 2025
Career Opportunity:
Executive Assistant – Community Services
(Full-Time, Permanent)
Closing Date:
August 13th, 2025
Start Date:
Immediate
Salary Range:
$57,124 - $64,293
(Based on Qualifications and Experience)
General Description:
We are hiring an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director of Band Member and
Community Services. This position operates in a collaborative, service-oriented environment
dedicated to community health, wellness, education, and social development. The ideal
candidate will bring empathy, adaptability, and strong organizational skills to support leadership
in delivering vital community programs and services.
Responsibilities:
• Provides confidential administrative support as determined by the Executive Director.
• Acts as a point of contact to filter incoming calls and emails as well as respond to
external or internal general enquiries.
• Retrieves, records and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Manages the Executive Director’s calendar and schedule.
• Maintains office supply inventories and forms, including placing orders.
• Maintains office equipment (photocopier), including calling for repairs.
• Coordinates meeting set-ups (e.g. catering, room bookings, agendas, meeting
packages, etc.) and records minutes of meetings when required.
• Coordinates travel arrangements, including booking transportation and
accommodations, and processing travel expense claims.
• Provides logistical and administrative support for community meetings or events
involving the Executive Director.
• Assists with preparation of briefing notes, reports, and presentation materials for
leadership or Council meetings.
• Maintains leave tracking system for the Executive Director’s staff.
• Reviews documents, such as temporary new hire kits, for completeness prior to Director
approval and processing. Follows-up with Department Managers for missing information.
• Provides administrative support for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
• Performs general office duties such as photocopying, faxing, and typing
correspondence.
• Maintains records management system including digitization of files.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with the organization’s records management and
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document retention policies.
• Prepares and distributes internal communications on behalf of the Executive Director,
such as staff memos, announcements, or policy updates.
• Assists with special projects and ad-hoc tasks as needed.
• Other related administrative duties as required such as processing invoices, conducting
research, and maintaining tracking systems.
Qualifications and Education:
• Grade 12 or equivalent plus one year of relevant administrative work experience.
• Administrative training from a recognized educational institution is considered an asset.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and/or ability to learn new
software.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, highly confidential, and governance-related
environment.
• Must be people-oriented with a desire to be proactive and create a positive work
environment for all.
• Able to prioritize workload and work with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Indigenous and/or Mi’kmaw communities/organizations.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Open to, and interested in, obtaining additional required skills and competencies for the
position.
• A criminal records check is required, though having a criminal record is not necessarily a
determinative factor.
Working Conditions: Work completed in a comfortable office environment with an extensive
amount of time sitting at a desk using a computer.
Benefits: This position comes with a competitive compensation package and 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 Indigenous 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-related 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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