Apiculture Coordinator - Truro, Canada - The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq

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Truro, Canada

2 weeks ago

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The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Apiculture Coordinator

About The CMM

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and reporting to the DENR Program Manager, the Apiculture Coordinator is responsible for implementing the apiculture (beekeeping) components of CMM's Amu es'mit ("the bee feeds you") project.

This project will put declining pollinator populations at the center of community agriculture in Mi'kmaw communities and demonstrate their importance to food security and food sovereignty.

The Apiculture Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Agriculture Coordinator and Agriculture Project Manager to build capacity for agriculture and beekeeping initiatives in Mi'kmaw communities.

Overview of Responsibilities:

Coordinate training programme for an annual cohort of Mi'kmaw beekeepers, which will involve working closely with the instructor and obtaining all necessary equipment for participants
Act as a liaison between new and experienced community beekeepers for assistance with honey harvesting, pest treatments, winter insulation of hives, etc., and provide onsite support for community apiaries where necessary
Assist with the supervision of seasonal Local Apiary Assistants in each community
Conduct workshops, outreach and education related to beekeeping and native pollinators
Develop and maintain working relationships with key contacts in the agriculture sector in government, academia, NGOs, and the private sector
Develop and monitor financial budgets and finance tracking
Pursue opportunities for pollinator research with external partners, where this supports community

- interests

Support the development of funding proposals related to apiculture
Act as a technical liaison on apiculture for community members, Advisory Committee members, and Chief and Council
Continually seek education and training to remain culturally responsible and sensitive to needs of client(s)
Any other related duties as required and as requested by the Executive Director or Senior Director, such as to participate on committees or special projects

Position Requirements:

Post-Secondary diploma or certification in a relevant discipline (example: Agriculture, Plant Science, or Biology) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong understanding of apiculture, native pollinators, and plantpollinator interactions
Minimum of oneyears' experience working in agriculture, apiculture, or a related field
Experience working in or with First Nation communities
Experience working in a fastpaced environment
Demonstrated ability to work on multidiscipline teams, or independently, and meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills, written and spoken
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook etc.)
Ability to be adaptable, flexible, manage multiple priorities to ensure clients are well served and relationships are developed and maintained
Ability to think analytically and critically while problem solving to identify specific needs and potential solutions

Why work with us?

The 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).
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.

Salary/Employment Term:

Salary Range:
$50,000 - $65,000 per year. This is a Permanent Position (pending successful one-year probationary contract).

Application Deadline:
Open until position filled.

Submit Cover Letter AND Resume to:

Human Resources

c/o The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
**PO Box 1590, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5V3