EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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BACKGROUND:
Unama’ki College, formerly known as Mi’kmaq College Institute, was established in 1999 to become the focal point for the advancement of Mi’kmaq scholarship, language, and programs at CBU. Unama’ki College is a primary vehicle for CBU to work in partnership with the Mi’kmaq Nation in Mi’kma’ki to achieve goals or mutual interest, specifically those related to the preservation and achievement of Mi’kmaq culture, heritage, and language within a post-secondary context.
SUMMARY:
The Regional Manager of In.Business will collaborate with the Director, Business Operations, to focus on high school student recruitment and encourage the study of business and related disciplines through the delivery of the established In.Business mentorship program.
Worksite will include CBU’s Membertou Office.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Regional Manager of In.Business will join the Unama’ki College team, and under the guidance and supervision of the Director, Business Operations, will be responsible for:
- Executing strategic objectives and initiatives, including:
- identifying and recruiting Indigenous high school students.
- identifying and recruiting of Indigenous business mentors.
- establishing and maintaining key contacts; and
- identifying funding and other opportunities that benefit Unama’ki College.
- Establishing and maintaining productive partner, community, and stakeholder relationships, including collaboration with internal CBU schools and departments.
- Plan, coordinate, host a maximum of two conferences per year.
- Developing and maintaining a regional budget.
- Track project activities, timelines, deliverables, and outcomes to support successful program execution.
- Coordinate logistics related to meetings, events, travel, program activities, and operational requirements.
- Prepare and maintain reports, updates, and program documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide administrative and operational support, including scheduling, correspondence, and document management.
- Assist and support team members with ongoing initiatives, collaborative projects, and day-to-day operations.
- Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Master’s Degree is preferred, but candidates with a Bachelor’s degree with extensive, demonstrated experience may be considered. Discipline areas of Business, Regional, and Community Economic Development and/or Education are preferred.
- Knowledge of Indigenous communities and experience working with and in communities is essential. Demonstrated capacity for proposal writing, administrative support, and reporting is essential. Demonstrated capacity for organization with attention to detail in a multi-task environment is required.
- A self-starter with a strong work ethic and able to work well with other disciplines is essential.
- Effective relationship management, strong verbal and written communication, and presentation skills are required.
- A demonstrated ability to deliver major collaborative partnerships with external partners in a timely and professional manner, including execution of multiple short- and long-term projects simultaneously.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Proficiency with word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentation development.
- Mi’kmaq language is considered a valued asset.
Candidates with Indigenous Heritage are preferred.
Applications must be received by November 30, 2026.
Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.
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Cape Breton University
Human Resources Dept.
HumanResouces@cbu.ca
1250 Grand Lake Road,
Sydney, NS B1M 1A2