Mi'kmaw Community Engagement Lead

Union-of-Nova-Scotia-Mi'kma; Cole Harbour; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to plan and facilitate community engagement activities across Mi’kmaw communities. The role supports dialogue, gathers perspectives, and promotes engagement aligned with Mi’kmaw values and OCAP principles.

The position reports to the Governance Manager and involves travel, evening/weekend work, and collaboration with the Communications Coordinator to reflect engagement outcomes in communications materials.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, outreach, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Mi’kmaw communities, culture, and protocols歓迎.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate community engagement sessions, meetings, workshops, focus groups, and outreach events.
• Develop and implement engagement activities that support project and organizational objectives.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with Mi’kmaw communities, leadership, Elders, Knowledge Holders, rights holders, partners, and stakeholders.
• Gather, document, and summarize community feedback, perspectives, and priorities to inform project planning and implementation.
• Support collaborative partnerships and ongoing dialogue between communities and the Mawkim Team.
• Ensure engagement activities are respectful, inclusive, culturally safe, and responsive to community needs.
• Maintain engagement records and prepare engagement summaries, reports, and briefing materials.
• Support the evaluation and continuous improvement of engagement activities and perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Community engagement

Outreach

Relationship-building

Facilitation

Communication

Independence

Mi’kmaw knowledge

Education

Relevant education or training

Job description

Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to plan and facilitate community engagement activities across Mi’kmaw communities. The role supports dialogue, gathers perspectives, and promotes engagement aligned with Mi’kmaw values and OCAP principles.

The position reports to the Governance Manager and involves travel, evening/weekend work, and collaboration with the Communications Coordinator to reflect engagement outcomes in communications materials.