Indigenous Employment

The Indigenous Employment Office in collaboration with the Mi’kmaq Employment Training Secretariat, plays a vital role in supporting clients and the community in achieving their employment and educational goals. The office provides services that involve community engagement, counseling, and connecting clients with resources to help them attain their career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Community Engagement and Counseling:
    Actively engaging with community members to provide support and connect them with resources tailored to their career and educational goals.

  • Educational Support:
    Conducting regular follow-ups with educational institutions to track client progress and maintaining continuous communication with clients throughout their educational and professional journeys. Success stories are shared to inspire and motivate both current and prospective clients.

  • Training Programs and Workshops:
    Facilitating initiatives such as driver’s training, babysitting courses, job fairs, resume writing, and interview preparation to address specific career goals or barriers within the community.

  • Short-Term Funded Employment Opportunities:
    Assisting clients in accessing short-term employment opportunities funded through external sources like MEBO/MNFC, Clean CSJ, and METI.

Through these efforts, the Indigenous Employment Office contributes significantly to enhancing employability and improving the well-being of community members.

Staff

Diane Basque

Indigenous Employment Officer (IEO)

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‼ Job Opportunity ‼

Allan Lafford High School Teacher: (Grades 7-11 Science/Health)

Position Overview:
The teacher will develop, organize, and implement an engaging instructional program in Science and Health for students in grades 7-11. The role will encourage and support students to achieve their full academic potential within a high school setting.

For more information or to apply, please visit this link:
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Allan Lafford High School Teacher: (Grades 7-11 Science/Health)

Position Overview:
The teacher will develop, organize, and implement an engaging instructional program in Science and Health for students in grades 7-11. The role will encourage and support students to achieve their full academic potential within a high school setting.

For more information or to apply, please visit this link:
https://potlotek.bamboohr.com/careers/31

Career Fair - Wskijnu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency:

Date: January 19, 2025
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Claymore Inn and Suites. 137 Church st, Antigonish.
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Career Fair - Wskijnu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency:

Date: January 19, 2025
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Claymore Inn and Suites. 137 Church st, Antigonish.

Exciting news! The Antigonish Brain Bee is back! Register for the 2025 Antigonish Brain Bee taking place March 31st 2025 at StFX.

What is it? A fun day of learning and a neuroscience competition for students in grades 9-12 from Northeastern Nova Scotia. The winner will represent Antigonish in the virtual Canadian National Brain Bee, where they will have a chance to win a trip to Toronto to compete in the final round!

When? Monday March 31, 2025

Where? St. Francis Xavier University

Register now at bit.ly/AntigonishBrainBeeRegistration
For more information, email antigonish@brainbee.ca
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Exciting news!  The Antigonish Brain Bee is back!  Register for the 2025 Antigonish Brain Bee taking place March 31st 2025 at StFX. 
 
What is it? A fun day of learning and a neuroscience competition for students in grades 9-12 from Northeastern Nova Scotia. The winner will represent Antigonish in the virtual Canadian National Brain Bee, where they will have a chance to win a trip to Toronto to compete in the final round! 

When? Monday March 31, 2025

Where? St. Francis Xavier University

Register now at https://bit.ly/AntigonishBrainBeeRegistration
For more information, email antigonish@brainbee.ca
Follow us on Instagram @antigonishbrainbee

Everwind Fuels has two job postings:

Permit Issuer - Safety:
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Millwright (Journeyperson or apprentice):
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‼ Reminder TODAY ‼ (Jan 16)

Two age groups:
▪️Ages 0-18 months:
Time: 10am - 12pm
▪️Ages 19 months-4 years:
Time: 2pm - 3:30pmDrop-in Playgroup:

January 16, 2025
Location: Potlotek Health Centre

Two age groups:
▪️Ages 0-18 months:
Time: 10am - 12pm
▪️Ages 19 months-4 years:
Time: 2pm - 3:30pm
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‼ Reminder TODAY ‼ (Jan 16)

Two age groups:
▪️Ages 0-18 months:
Time: 10am - 12pm
▪️Ages 19 months-4 years:
Time: 2pm - 3:30pm

Drop-in Playgroup:

January 16, 2025
Location: Potlotek Health Centre

Two age groups:
▪️Ages 0-18 months:
Time: 10am - 12pm
▪️Ages 19 months-4 years:
Time: 2pm - 3:30pm
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Drop-in Playgroup:

January 16, 2025
Location: Potlotek Health Centre 

Two age groups:
▪️Ages 0-18 months:
Time: 10am - 12pm
▪️Ages 19 months-4 years:
Time: 2pm - 3:30pm

‼ Job Opportunity ‼

Chief and Council Executive Assistant:

This is a 1-year term with potential to become permanent.

Deadline to apply as January 31, 2025.

For more information or to apply, please visit this link:
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‼ Job Opportunity ‼

Chief and Council Executive Assistant:

This is a 1-year term with potential to become permanent. 

Deadline to apply as January 31, 2025.

For more information or to apply, please visit this link: 
https://potlotek.bamboohr.com/careers/29

‼ Job opportunity ‼

Public Works Supervisor:
Public Works Supervisor will be reporting to the Public Works Director.

▪️Location:
Chapel Island, Nova Scotia
▪️Department:
Band
▪️Employment Type:
Full-Time
▪️Minimum Experience:
Mid-level

For more information or to apply, please visit this link:
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‼ Job opportunity ‼

Public Works Supervisor:
Public Works Supervisor will be reporting to the Public Works Director. 

▪️Location:
Chapel Island, Nova Scotia
▪️Department:
Band
▪️Employment Type:
Full-Time
▪️Minimum Experience:
Mid-level

For more information or to apply, please visit this link: 
https://potlotek.bamboohr.com/careers/30
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