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Employment Opportunity

August 15, 2024

NCNS Netukulimk Prefect Officer


The Native Council of Nova Scotia is an Indigenous Peoples Representative Organization representing, advocating, promotion and advancing the self governing institutions, programs and services of the large community of off reserve Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous Peoples who continue to reside on the traditional Mi’kmaq ancestral homeland territories in Nova Scotia.
The NCNS Netukulimkewe’l Commission is the NCNS natural life community harvest management regime authority for the community of Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous Peoples who reside off reserve in Nova Scotia.
Location: NCNS Netukulimkewe’l Commission office, Truro Heights, NS


Employment Role:
The NCNS Prefect role is to encourage dialogue and understand of Mi’kmaq Aboriginal Rights and Treaty Rights in Nova Scotia and to maintain and enhance peaceful public relations with Indigenous and no
Indigenous peoples and communities. The role is to administer, monitor and report about the NCNS province wide Food, Social and Ceremonial Community harvesting activities of the natural life resources by NCNS Community Netukuli’tite’wk Harvesters that hold an NCNS Aboriginal and Treaty Rights (ATRA) Passport. To ensure that Mi’kmaq concept of Netukulimk and the harvest management regimes of NCNS Netukulimkewe’l Commission is understood, effectively administered and adhered to.


Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for effecting the continued development, organization, implementation, coordination, dialogue and effective implementation of specific contract (DFO Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Fisheries Agreement) and non contract duties related to natural life harvest management by the Commission, natural life habitat and the integrity and diversity of natural life species.
The Prefect shall be an integral part of the management and community accountability aspects of the Commission’s harvest management regimes for food, social and ceremonial purposes and will promote awareness and foster cooperation.


Knowledge and Skills Required:
A good knowledge of Mi’kmaq Aboriginal and Treaty Rights is required.
Proven supervisory and administration skills along with above average computer software knowledge.
Good communication skills through telephone, in person and written correspondence and overall professional manner is necessary.
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Must have good knowledge of Indigenous Food, Social and Ceremonial issues and current initiatives by government to address the same is an asset.
Successful completion of, or the desire to obtain and then successfully complete, DFO’s Aboriginal Fisheries Guardian Training Program.
Must be able to conduct oneself in a professional and mature manner under sometimes difficult situations.

Working Environment:

Regular work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Some travel may be required within Nova Scotia.
Must have a valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license and reliable transportation and a clear driver’s abstract.
Holidays, vacations and other employment benefits as per NCNS policy and procedure.
All interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
Closing Date: open until filled

Filed Under: Employment Opportunities

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The Native Council of Nova Scotia is the self-governing authority for the large community of Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal peoples residing off-reserve in Nova Scotia throughout traditional Mi’kmaq territory. Our goal is to operate and administer a strong and effective Aboriginal Peoples Representative Organization that serves, advocates and represents our community.

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The Native Council of Nova Scotia is the self-governing authority for the large community of Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal peoples residing off-reserve in Nova Scotia throughout traditional Mi’kmaq territory.

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129 Truro Heights Road,
P.O. Box 1320,
Truro, N.S.
B2N 5N2

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