NATIVE COUNCIL OF NOVA SCOTIA

POSITION TITLE: Citizenship Information Officer

LOCATION SETTING: Netukulimkewe'l Office

172 Truro Heights Road

Position Scope:

The CIO Officer ensures an organized day to day operation of the Citizenship Process Office and duties related to this process. The incumbent will handle a variety of operational functions centered around processing of data, research, document handling, document preparation and working day to day with NCNS zones to ensure file requirements are completed. The incumbent will also provide support for the zone facilitators and the Citizenship Committee.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Setting up and maintaining files supportive of the established CIO process
• Processing all incoming mail and emails
• Filing and scanning documents
• Processing information kits
• Researching required ancestral information
• Supply the Citizenship Process application form to any person(s) wishing to apply for Citizenship.
• Maintain the enrollment list and update with the recommendations, decisions and amendments as approved by the Chief and President.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of the off-reserve Mi'kmaq/Aboriginal people.
• Strong administrative skills with strong MS Office skills.

• Excellent time management skills;

• Strong communication skills;
• Complete confidentiality required;
• Valid Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Salary Range: Negotiable

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Holiday, vacations, and other employment benefits as per office policy and procedure of NCNS

Closing Date: Open until closed

Interested applicants should apply with a cover letter and resume

Please include salary expectations in your cover letter.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are Indigenous, please self-identify in cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.