Guide Indigenous program operations at the Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq, emphasizing performance, funding, budgets, and respectful community relationships.

UNSM’s Director of Capacity Development leads a multidisciplinary department supporting Membertou, Eskasoni, Potlotek, Wagmatcook, and We’koqma’q. Reporting to the Executive Director, this full-time permanent role sets direction within approved priorities. The position connects service delivery, staffing, financial sustainability, and community needs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee performance and continuity across department programs
- Lead staffing, succession, and recruitment planning
- Manage departmental budgeting and resource planning
- Monitor spending, sustainability, and proposed service expansions




- Provide updates on delivery, staffing, finances, and approvals

Requirements:

- Seven-plus years leading managers and multidisciplinary programs
- Experience managing budgets and government-funded programs
- Experience with Indigenous Services Canada funding
- Robust judgment, coaching, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Apply operational leadership, budget management, and relationship-building skills to strengthen UNSM programs serving five Mi’kmaq communities.

📌 Director Indigenous Program Operations (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq
📍 Nova Scotia