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Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Career Opportunity
Sipekne’katik Entertainment Center
Gaming Customer Service Attendant (CSA)
(Full-time Permanent)
Closing:
August 6, 2025
Anticipated Start Date:
Immediate
Starting Salary:
$17.75 per hour
(Based on Qualifications and Experience)
General Description:
Under the direction of the Gaming Manager/Assistant Manager, the CSA is responsible for providing
excellent customer service while overseeing Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) gaming, ensuring prompt
customer cash pay outs, compliance with all internal and external regulations, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
• Following Shift Schedule Rotation for Opening and Closing of Gaming Rooms
• Providing prompt, professional, courteous service
• Float preparation, balancing, replenishing
• Validation of VLT tickets, cash payments to customers
• Emptying cash and tickets from VLTs, replenishing paper supplies, trouble-shooting errors,
resetting VLTs
• Reconciling cash, preparing shift deposits
• Preparing shift change paperwork
• Contacting Atlantic Lottery Corporation for error or technical support
• Following all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and other instructions provided
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and pleasant environment
• Replenishing Tea, Coffee, supplies in Janitor’s absence
• Completing light janitorial duties inside Cash Cage
• Completing light janitorial duties inside building in Janitor’s absence
• Complying with all applicable policies, internal and external
• Reporting any concerns to Manager/Assistant Manager
• Cooperating in a team work environment, collaborating and briefing Manager/Assistant Manager,
Co-Workers, Security, Janitor as required
• Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience/Skills:
• Demonstrated experience or training in handling cash and working in the service industry
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to deal with difficult customers
• Ability to stand/walk around for long periods of time (8 hour shift)
• Experience working in a First Nations Community is preferred.
• Must have access to reliable transportation, Sipekne’katik Entertainment Center is not on the
HRM’s bus routes.
• Willing to participate in on-going training (e.g First Aid)
• Ability to work shift work, including days, nights or weekends, as scheduled by Manager/Assistant
Manager
• A criminal records check is required.
Benefits:
This position comes with a variety of benefits including Sick, Personal and Vacation Leave, Health, Dental,
Disability and Life Insurance, an Employee & Family Assistance Program and employer matched 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 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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Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Career Opportunity
Housing Database Administrator
(Full-time Permanent)
Closing:
August 1, 2025
Anticipated Start Date:
Immediate
Salary Range:
$20.00 - $23.00 per hour
(Based on Qualifications and Experience)
General Description:
Under the direction of the Housing Manager and Housing Coordinator, this position provides day-to-day
administrative support to and Work Order/Asset Management application administration for the Housing
Department.
Responsibilities:
? Organize and manage any relevant filing system(s) (paper and electronic).
? Regularly prepare and update documents, spreadsheets and databases.
? Coordinate, prepare, deliver documentation for hourly employees and contractors (e.g. timesheets
and invoices) to Finance by Finance established deadlines.
? Provide backup support for weekly coordination of leave requests/forms ensuring delivery to
Human Resources dept.
? Provide backup for receiving housing repair requests from householders/band members.
? Provide backup for preparation of work orders (e.g. janitorial services, electrical, appliance repair,
plumbing, etc.) ensuring appropriate communication to householders/band members.
? Assist with purchase orders, purchase journals, invoices as required.
? Administer asset management and maintenance application, including building database(s) for
Band owned assets, coordinating application access control, data maintenance, user training,
deployment to devices, trouble shooting problems, data quality assurance, reporting, maintenance
reminders, task reminders, and any other task related to the application.
? Receive photographs and/or information related to band owned home components information for
prompt upload to asset management application.
? General administrative duties to ensure the efficient daily operations of the Housing Dept, such as
filing, typing, copying, generating reports, and computer file management.
? Other duties as reasonably required and assigned by the Housing Department Coordinator or
Housing Manager to support the Housing Department.
This work description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees in this classification. It is not defined as containing or be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Qualifications and Education:
? Grade 12 education.
? Formal training considered an asset.
? An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
? Ability to use MS Office Suite and learn database programs.
? Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
? Knowledge of Indigenous and/or Mi’kmaq communities/organizations.
? A criminal records check is required. Having a criminal record is not a determinate factor.
Working Conditions:
? Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/date;
? Work is completed in a comfortable office environment with an extensive amount of time sitting and
computer use;
? A high degree of concentration is required;
? Managing multiple requests at one time (multi-tasking and time management);
? May be required to run errands within and/or outside the community.
Benefits:
This position comes with a variety of benefits including Sick, Personal and Vacation Leave, Health, Dental,
Disability and Life Insurance, an Employee & Family Assistance Program and employer matched 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 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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Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Career Opportunity
LFA 34 Lobster Captain (x2)
(Full-time Permanent)
Closing:
August 8, 2025
Anticipated Start Date:
Immediate
Salary Range:
17% of Catch
General Description:
Reporting to the Fisheries Manager, the Lobster Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation
of a lobster fishing vessel. This position involves navigating the boat, managing fishing operations,
ensuring the crew’s safety, and maintaining all equipment involved in lobster fishing. The Lobster Captain
will also monitor weather conditions, maintain logs, and ensure compliance with fishing regulations.
Responsibilities:
? Maintain vessel, gear, and equipment
? Supervise the crew
? Maintain logbooks, File logbooks, submit bi-weekly reports that consists of, but not limited to,
weather conditions, dates fished, fuel levels, and fill ups, engine hours, oil/filter/belt changes,
maintenance required, crew condition, grid references to areas being fished, weight landings,
gear/equipment maintenance, require vessel maintenance and all other applicable information
that the Band owned vessel to the Fisheries Manager or authorized delegate
? Report safety incidents/injuries
? Staying with the catch until weight landings are reported appropriately
? Monitor marine weather forecasts and conditions, will have the overall say in determining fishing
times and when vessel should be on or off water
? Must report any damages/malfunctions to the vessel, gear or equipment to the Fisheries Manager
? Must notify the Fisheries Manager or delegate when vessel will be unattended
? Hail in/out reporting to Fisheries Manager via Satellite Phone
? Must notify the Fisheries Manager via satellite phone in the event of an emergency at first
opportunity
? Must follow and abide by related tasks assigned from time to time by the Fisheries Manager or
delegate
? Must be available for pre and post season work
? Read and abide by license conditions
Qualifications and Experience/Skills:
? Fishing Masters Class IV with Minimum five years as Captain with a commercial license and
running a vessel, with three years’ catch records
? 5 to 10 years’ experience working on fishing vessels.
? Knowledge of mechanics /operations of diesel engine vessel
? Knowledge of fishing lobster
? Must be able to travel
? Experience working in a First Nations Community is preferred.
? Must have a valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle with automobile insurance.
? A criminal records check is required.
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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Posted: Friday, July 18, 2025
Volunteer Opportunity: Join NVOLVE – Connecting Newcomers to Volunteering
Are you a CNA student looking to gain meaningful experience, build your network, and give back to your community?
NVOLVE is an initiative of the Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSCNL) that connects newcomers with volunteer opportunities across the province. While CSCNL does not directly offer volunteer roles, we work closely with nonprofit and community organizations to help match volunteers with placements aligned with their skills, interests, and goals.
Through NVOLVE, students can:
- Build Canadian experience
- Expand their professional networks
- Get involved in community initiatives
- Strengthen their resumes
Open to:
Newcomer students, international students, and anyone new to Newfoundland and Labrador looking to get involved.
Interested?
Fill out our short intake form here:
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Once completed, we’ll follow up with you to explore available volunteer matches.
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Posted: Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq
Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management
Mi’kmaw Lobster Fishery Bycatch Monitoring Technician
About The CMM
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (The 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 and Fisheries Management (DARFM) is currently looking for a motivated
and knowledgeable candidate to fill the role of Mi’kmaw Lobster Fishery Bycatch Monitoring
Technician.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Director of the Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management,
and reporting to the Manager of Indigenous Fisheries, the Lobster Fishery Bycatch Monitoring Technician
will be responsible for assisting the Fisheries Biologist/Project Lead by participating in at-sea bycatch
monitoring in the commercial lobster fishery. Two positions are available and contingent on funding.
Overview of Responsibilities:
• Participate in at-sea fisheries and scientific monitoring while onboard communal commercial lobster
fishing vessels.
• Frequent travel in the southwest Nova Scotia region, including the areas of Digby, Yarmouth,
Barrington, Shelburne and Lunenburg.
• Collect and record accurate fisheries and scientific data per Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO)
standards, including species identification, measurements of fish, lobsters and crabs, time and date of
capture, location of fishing gear, water depth, gear types, and more. This will require animal handling.
• Review and submit field data to the Project Lead in a timely manner. There may be opportunities for
data entry if of interest.
• Develop working relationships with project team, member community fisheries managers, boat captains
and harvesters.
• Calibrate, clean and maintain equipment and gear as needed.
• Adhere to CMM’s safety and operations protocols.
Position Requirements:
• The candidate must be Mi’kmaq or Indigenous
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle suitable for frequent travel in Nova Scotia.
• Able and willing to perform physically demanding work (e.g. capable of lifting 50lb items) while onboard
vessels in varying sea and weather conditions.
• Able and willing to spend long periods at sea, including during the winter, up to a few consecutive days.
• Able and willing to work irregular hours following a tentative, pre-planned schedule including early
mornings, weekdays, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The schedule will be subject to
changes in weather/sea conditions and fishing activity, sometimes on short notice.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suites (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) with typing skills.
• Knowledge of basic math and information collection to meet sampling protocol requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to take direction and work unsupervised with a high level of productivity.
Asset Qualifications:
• Knowledge of or experience with Mi’kmaq fisheries such as communal commercial, Food, Social and
Ceremonial (FSC) or Treaty Rights Protected (TRP).
• Previous experience working at sea.
• Previous experience working within the fishery sector or with biological data collection.
• Experience working in or with First Nations communities.
• Education in biology, environmental sciences or a related field.
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.
If you would like to join The CMM Family, please see below on how to apply for this position.
Salary/Employment Term:
Salary Range: $26 - $37 per hour. This is a 6-month Contract Position (October 2025 – March 2026).
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
Email: HR@cmmns.com
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. Only those applicants who provide an
up-to-date CV along with a cover letter and qualify for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate may be
required to submit a current criminal record check. Applicants must provide proof of Canadian citizenship or Permanent
Residency
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