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Careers & RFPs

Explore open positions and current Requests for Proposals with the Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq

Pre-conditions to Employment

Before a final offer of employment is issued, successful candidates must complete and meet all required pre-employment conditions.

Pre-conditions of Employment Include:

  • Reference check
  • Criminal record check 
  • Valid Social Insurance Number
  • Completion of required training or certifications (where required)

Benefits

Employees classified as full-time become eligible for the following benefits upon completion of a six (6) month probationary period:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Insurance
  • Group Pension 

For additional information, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

FAQs

When will I hear back?

If your qualifications match our needs, we will contact you within 7-10 business days.

Is this position hybrid?

This role offers a hybrid work option. Work arrangements are flexible and may vary based on office capacity and operational requirements.

What’s the starting salary?

The starting salary will be based on experience and job level.

What are the benefits?

For additional information regarding benefits, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

How do I get a community membership (band number)?

The Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq no longer issues band numbers. Band numbers are issued only through an established process with the Indian Registry Administrator.

If you meet the criteria, please reach out to the Indian Registry Administrator in one of the following communities:

  • Membertou, First Nation
  • Eskasoni, First Nation
  • Potlotek, First Nation
  • Wagmatcook, First Nation
  • We’koqma’q, First Nation
Open Positions
Jordan's Principle Service Coordinator Assistant
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Jordan’s Principle Unama’ki

The Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq is hiring one Service Coordinator Assistant for our Jordan’s Principle Team in Wagmatcook

Deadline:
This application will remain open until the possition has been filled.
Wagmacook
Part-time
Project Assistant
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Health & Wellness

Under the direction of the Project Lead, the Mi’kmaw School Food Engagement Project Assistant will support administrative, coordination, and logistics activities related to a province-wide engagement project focused on school food programming in Mi’kmaw communities.

Deadline:
This application will remain open until the possition has been filled.
Cole Harbour, NS
Part-time
EOI Data Analyst
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Mawkim + Mi’kmaw Ethics Watch

To support the growing demand for data services across Mi’kmaw communities, the Mawkim Team is seeking to establish a roster of qualified Data Analysts available for short-term contract work.

Deadline:
This application will remain open until the possition has been filled.
EOI Mi'kmaq Translation
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Mawkim + Mi’kmaw Ethics Watch

The Mawkim Team seeks to support the growing need for Mi’kmaq language resources from across communities by establishing a roster of Mi’kmaq language translators available for short-term contract work.

Deadline:
This application will remain open until the possition has been filled.
Remote
Part-time
Program Coordinator
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Mawkim + Mi’kmaw Ethics Watch

Reporting to the Research Analyst, the Program Coordinator (Mi’kmaw Ethics Watch – MEW) ensures the timely and ethical review of all research project proposals related to the Mi’kmaq Nation.

Deadline:
This application will remain open until the possition has been filled.
Remote
Part-time

Request for Proposals (RFP)

A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a formal process of outlining goods or services that the Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq is seeking to evaluate and compare proposals in an organized process to obtain the best overall value.

If you are interested in submitting an RFP, please view our open Request for Proposals and submit for any that fit your services. 

Please note: Late or incomplete applications are not accepted. 

Open REquest For Proposals
Example RFP
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Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

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Deadline:
March 27, 2026
Nova Scotia