POSITION:                          Canadian Coast Guard Liaison

DEPARTMENT:                  Emergency Management Services

COMPETITION #:              2025-049

LOCATION:                        Mushkegowuk Communities/Timmins

TERM:                                  Full-Time

CLOSING DATE:                November 4. 2025 at 4:00pm EST

POSITION SUMMARY

 The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Liaison serves as the primary point of contact between Mushkegowuk Council and the Canadian Coast Guard. The role is responsible for developing and strengthening relationships with Mushkegowuk communities, advancing marine awareness and safety initiatives, supporting emergency preparedness and response coordination, and ensuring effective information sharing between communities and federal partners.

This position plays a key role in building community capacity, improving service delivery, and ensuring that marine security and safety needs of Mushkegowuk communities are understood, represented, and addressed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Indigenous Studies, or related field (master’s preferred).
• Experience working with Indigenous communities in northern or coastal contexts.
• Strong understanding of marine safety, emergency management, and intergovernmental relations.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate engagement sessions, consultations, and surveys with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting reports, briefing notes, and presentations.
•  Ability to travel frequently and on short notice within the Mushkegowuk region.
• Cultural competency, respect for Indigenous knowledge, and ability to work collaboratively with community leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check
• Fluency in the Cree language would be an asset.
• Standard First Aid and CPR
• Valid G or G2 Driver’s license.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Mushkegowuk Council offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive work environment and opportunities for development.

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Matched Pension Contributions
• Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE (3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and e-mail addresses, quoting Competition #2025-049no later than 4:00 PM on November 4, 2025to:

Human Resources Department

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

PO Box 370

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0                                            

Resumes can be emailed to: jobs@mushkegowuk.ca or faxed to 705-268-3282

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable legislation.