EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Mi’kmawey Forestry Technician

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (The CMM) is a Tribal Council representing seven, 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 is located in the Millbrook Mi’kmaw Community in Nova Scotia and has over 60 Employees. The CMM’s Department of Environment & Natural Resources is currently looking for an energetic, mature and independent candidate to fill the role of a Mi’kmawey Forestry Technician.

Mi’kmawey Forestry is an initiative of the CMM and is mandated to develop capacity, programs, and services that will support productive and meaningful First Nation participation in all aspects of the forestry sector in Nova Scotia. Initially, service delivery will be to the six (6) member First Nations of the CMM –Annapolis Valley, Glooscap, Indian Brook, Millbrook, Pictou Landing and Paqtnkek.

Reporting to the Director of Environment & Natural Resources, the Mi’kmawey Forestry Technician will be responsible for coordinating silviculture and harvesting operations under CMM’s forestry agreements. He will work closely with and take direction from the MF Program Manager; MF Contractor, Alton Hudson; and, PHP Supervisor, Wolf McGregor in providing training opportunities in CMM’s Member Communities to increase Mi’kmaq participation in the forestry sector. The MF Technician will also be responsible for completing lay-outs and preparations for silviculture and harvesting areas/sites identified by PHP and DNR; developing annual work plans for silviculture and harvesting operations under CMM’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources; assisting with all technical aspects of current forestry operations which will include providing technical advice (where needed) and developing additional forestry opportunities for CMM and its Member Communities.

Position Requirements:

  • Post-secondary education in Forestry, Wildlife Biology or a related field.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
  • Able to work at field site or field camp for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy weight and participate in equipment deployment and breakdown.
  • Knowledge of GIS software.
  • Two years working experience in Forestry, Wildlife Biology or a related field.
  • Experience working in or with First Nation communities.
  • Excellent presentation, teaching and training skills.
  • Knowledge of current First Nation community challenges relating to the Forestry Sector.
  • Excellent reading and writing skills; and, demonstrated communication skills both written and oral.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft word, Power Point presentation and Adobe acrobat.
  • Able to travel overnight and work overtime (when required).
  • Driver license, vehicle and the ability to travel.

Salary: $40,000/year. This is a one-year contract with the opportunity for renewal.

Application Deadline: May 3, 2018 by 4:00 PM

Submit Resume to: Michelle Hepworth, Office Manager
c/o The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq
PO Box 1590, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5V3
Email: michelle@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 qualify for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate may be required to submit a current criminal record check.