Community Events Planning Officer - Jobs in Truro, NS

Job Description

About CMMThe Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (The CMM) is a Tribal Council representing eight (8) Mi’kmaq communities of mainland NS. 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 120 employees. The CMM is currently looking for an energetic, mature, and independent candidate to fill the Community Events Planning Officer position with the Mi’kmawey Green Communities Program (MGCP).Position OverviewUnder the direction of the Director of Community Services and Infrastructure and reporting to the MGCP Manager, the Community Events Planning Officer is responsible for gathering information and creating a database of events, waste management plans, SWM budgets for events, and community pilot projects.Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating the development and archiving of the community event database.
• Management of the filing and archiving of waste management plans.
• Work with other team members in the scheduling of community events and management of the events including logistics, scheduling, travel requirements, budget management etc.
• Assist the Communications Officer with content for articles and communication material, as required.
• Development of Communications Material with Communities.
• Management of program based social media outreach, campaigns, and content development.
• Collect photographs of events, working with Communications Officer as required.
• Assist the Field & Marine Debris Technician with associated field duties as required.
• Create event flyers for upcoming community projects, events, and workshops.

Position Requirements

• Successful completion of post-secondary education in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• One to two years’ experience in solid waste management, event planning, or a related field.
• Experience with proposal writing and strategic planning.
• Experience working in or with First Nation communities and knowledge of current First Nation community challenges and opportunities relating to solid waste management.
• Demonstrated ability to work as leader on multi-discipline teams, or independently, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent presentation, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to be organized, adaptable, flexible, manage multiple priorities to ensure clients are well served and relationships are developed and maintained
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position (Example: required to stand, lift items, waste removal, etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
• Must have a drivers’ license, reliable vehicle, and the ability to travel within Nova Scotia.
• Ability to work outside of regular working hours when required due to travel within communities.
• Fluent Mi’kmaw speaker and writer is an asset.
• Ability to drive a truck with a trailer is an asset.

Why work with usThe 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).
• Employee RRSP contributions matched by The CMM up to 5.5% of earnings.
• 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 TermSalary: $45,000 per year. This is a Permanent Position (pending successful one-year probationary contract).Application Deadline: September 12th, 2022Submit Cover Letter AND Resume and to Human Resources via email.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 up-to-date CV along with Cover Letter and qualify for 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. Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $45,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Truro, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application deadline: 2022-09-12Quick Apply

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