Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) is currently seeking to hire a Fisheries Coordinator, to full term position to support KMKNO and the Fishery Working Group.  The Coordinator will work with the Fishery Working Group and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq Chiefs and operate under the direct supervision of the KMKNO Executive Director.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct various governance research initiatives in accordance to an approved work plan;
• Produce reports and research papers in accordance to sound research practices;
• Develop base line data for Mi'kmaq with respect to all aspects of fisheries;
• Conduct presentations on research findings to community, technical and political representatives;
• Develop Draft Management Plans; and
• Provide regular updates to the Fishery Working Group Committee and KMKNO representatives.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated research experience through the production of reports and/or research papers;
• Ability to conduct independent research in a team environment with, at times, limited supervision;
• A college/university degree in science or fisheries and or management, or related field or equivalent experience;
• Strong interpersonal skills and is able to work in a team environment;
• Excellent communication, public speaking, writing and analytical skills;
• Be highly organized and able to multi-task;
• Familiarity with Mi'kmaq culture and associated communities;
• Knowledge of Mi'kmaq/Aboriginal community issues and perspectives; and
• Have a valid driver's license, insurance, access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to travel.

Note: Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office hired on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

Term: Term Contract with the possibility for renewal.

Salary: Commensurate with knowledge and experience.

Deadline for applications is Friday, November 27, 2009, @ 4:30 pm

Froward resumes and cover letter with two references to:

Attention: Debbie Paul, Office Manager
Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office
851 Willow Street, Truro, NS  B2N 6N8
Email: debbiepaul@mikmaqrights.com
Fax:  902-843-3882

Please quote competition number FC1102-CB when applying.

Only successfully screened applicants will be contacted for an interview.