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Current Employment Opportunities
Principal: Paqtnkek Education Centre
Position Summary:
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation is seeking a dynamic, student-centered, and culturally grounded leader to serve as Principal of the Paqtnkek Education Centre. The Principal will be responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and daily operations of the school, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment rooted in Mi’kmaw values, language, and culture.
RFP: Framework for Grief Services & Programming
Request for Proposal Summary:
You are invited to submit one copy of a proposal to develop a Framework for Grief Services & Programming in the form of a Document for Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation.
Proposals will be accepted until 12:00 PM Atlantic Time February 11, 2026.
Store Cashier – Bayside Gas and Convenience
Position Summary:
Bayside Gas and Convenience is currently seeking a dependable and customer-focused Store Cashier to join our team. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, the Cashier is responsible for the sale of fuel, automotive products, in-store merchandise, tobacco, lottery tickets, and related sundries.
This role involves operating the cash register, processing credit and debit transactions, cheque validation, and accurate cash handling. Additional responsibilities include stocking shelves, receiving deliveries, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the premises.
Bayside Gas & Convenience – Assistant Manager
Position Summary:
Bayside Gas & Convenience is seeking a reliable and motivated Assistant Manager to help lead our team and ensure smooth daily operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer service and community values.
Band Designate
Position Summary:
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation is seeking a compassionate, organized, and community-focused individual to fill the role of Community Band Designate. The Community Band Designate acts on behalf of Chief and Council in matters relating to child welfare, family advocacy, and community support services. The successful candidate will serve as a liaison between community members, families, child welfare agencies, service providers, and legal or governmental systems to ensure that the rights, culture, and best interests of Mi’kmaw children and families are respected and upheld. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, advocacy, confidentiality, conflict resolution abilities, and a working knowledge of child welfare legislation, Jordan’s Principle, and Indigenous family and community supports.
Registered Nurse (RN): 1 Year Term, Full time
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Health, the registered nurse performs nursing duties in relation to community health nursing, health education, treatment and rehabilitative services, health promotion and disease prevention for community members.
The registered nurse is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive range of core nursing functions and services in First Nation communities, in program areas of community health, through promotion and maintenance of the health of individuals, families groups, communities and populations that value the principles of primary health care and focus on promoting health, preventing disease and injury, protecting population health as well as when required a focus on curative, urgent and emergent care, rehabilitation and supportive care.
Homecare Coordinator, Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation
Position Summary:
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation is seeking a compassionate, organized, and community-focused Homecare Coordinator to lead and coordinate home and community care services for community members. The Homecare Coordinator will ensure culturally safe, high-quality care that supports Elders and individuals requiring assistance to remain safely in their homes.
Home Maker
Position Summary:
As part of our care team a Homemaker supports the client by maintaining their ability to continue living home safely with the proper support. A Homemaker performs various housekeeping tasks, meal preparation and companionship activities for clients in their home.
Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Daycare
DESCRIPTION: We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educators (ECE) with a strong background in supporting children with special needs, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), both verbal and non-verbal. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with children who require individualized support to thrive in a preschool setting.
Adult Learning Coordinator
DESCRIPTION: Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation is seeking an Adult Learning Coordinator – Someone who holds a central position in advancing our organization’s commitment to delivering exceptional adult education initiatives within the Paqtnkek community. Operating under the direct supervision of the Education Director, this vital role encompasses a range of core responsibilities that are essential to the success of our educational programs.
PAQTNKEK CERTIFIED ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR
DESCRIPTION: We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Certified Addictions Counsellor to provide individual and group counseling, education, and support services to individuals affected by substance use within Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation. This role will involve working closely with community members, families, and other service providers to ensure culturally competent care, fostering healing, and promoting recovery.
Maternal Child Health Worker
Position Summary:
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation is seeking a compassionate and community-focused Maternal Child Health Worker for a 1-year contract. This position supports families, pregnant mothers, infants, and young children by providing culturally grounded health programming, home visits, education, and advocacy. Training will be provided for the successful candidate.
Part-Time Tobacco Clerk: Tmawei, Bayside Travel Centre
Position Summary:
Tmawe, Bayside Travel Centre is seeking a reliable and customer-focused Part-Time Tobacco Clerk to join our team.
Home Support Worker (CCA/PSW)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dependable, compassionate, professional, honest CCA worker that supports the growth and development of our Paqtnkek Home Care Program. Our program is in community and is Mi’kmaw centered and promotes a cultural approach when providing services to our clients. We strive to keep our clients in their homes by assisting them with daily tasks in a variety of settings for the purpose of promoting health, well-being, and independence.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Worker
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and culturally grounded Early Childhood Education (ECE) Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that promotes the holistic development of children, with an emphasis on Mi’kmaw values, language, and cultural teachings.
Substitute Teacher’s Assistant (On-Call)
Position Summary:
We are seeking compassionate and culturally grounded Substitute Teacher’s Assistants to support the academic and developmental needs of our students. The successful candidates will work collaboratively with teachers to create an environment where Mi’kmaw identity, language, and culture are celebrated and integrated into daily learning.
Substitute Teacher (On-Call)
Position Summary:
We are seeking dynamic, compassionate, and culturally grounded Substitute Teachers to support our students’ educational journey. The ideal candidates will deliver lessons in alignment with Mi’kmaw values and perspectives while fostering an inclusive, safe, and engaging classroom environment.
PART-TIME MEDICAL TRANSPORT/DRIVER
DESCRIPTION: The Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation Health Centre is seeking a reliable and compassionate Part-Time Medical Transport/Driver to provide transportation services for community members for health-related travel needs. This position plays a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of the Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation by ensuring safe and timely transportation for our community members.
Contact Information
- Jobs@paqtnkek.ca
- Phone: 902-386-2781
- Paqtnkek Band Office
7 Dillon Street
Afton Station, NS
B0A 1A0
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