About this role
Description Search conducted by Placemaking 4G at p4g.ca on behalf of Millbrook First Nation. We deeply value the diverse perspectives and experiences that strengthen our team and community. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants, particularly those who are members of Millbrook First Nation and/or identify as Mi?kmaq. We also welcome applications from all equity deserving individuals, including those who identify as African Nova Scotian, Black, racialized, a person living with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or newcomers to Canada. If you?re comfortable, please share this information and your pronouns in your application. To ensure a thoughtful and inclusive process, we?ve partnered with the P4G search team, who are committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment. They?re here to listen and help accommodate your needs, ensuring your experience throughout this process is intentional, inclusive, and respectful. Millbrook First Nation is a Mi?kmaq community based near Truro, Nova Scotia. In addition to the main reserve in Millbrook, the community?s land base extends across central and eastern Nova Scotia to include reserves in Beaver Dam, Sheet Harbour, Dartmouth, and Cole Harbour.
Community Enterprises & Local Economy
Millbrook owns and operates a variety of businesses, real estate properties, and commercial operations that generate revenue to help fund local services and community infrastructure. Key ventures include:
• Millbrook Power Centre: A commercial and retail district located along • Highway 102 near Truro that hosts a mix of local and national businesses. • Properties & Land Holdings: Community-owned commercial and multi-unit residential properties located in Dartmouth and Cole Harbour. • Cultural & Enterprise Outlets: Local operations including Treaty Entertainment, event space rentals, and the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre. • Fisheries: Commercial fishing operations and related coastal infrastructure, including facilities in Sheet Harbour. Band Administration & Community Services Millbrook?s Band Administration manages day-to-day community operations, maintains infrastructure, and delivers public programs across all reserve lands. Administrative operations are organized into 15 main departments:
• Administration & Finance: Finance, Human Resources, Governance, Legal Affairs Communications, and Security & IT. • Community & Health Services: Health Services, Housing, Education, Employment & Training, Culture & Heritage, and Parks & Recreation. • Economic & Resource Management: Economic Development, Commercial Fisheries, and Community Engagement. Together, these teams provide essential programs and services that help strengthen Millbrook today while building a vibrant and sustainable future for generations to come.
This Moment, This Position The Millbrook community continues to grow a vast portfolio of economic development projects, leading to First Nation members sharing these benefits. Millbrook currently invests $1.2 million a year into trust funds for its members under the age of 19.
To build off this momentum, Millbrook First Nation is seeking a dynamic, relationship-oriented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who encompasses strong financial stewardship abilities and a successful financial history from previous positions. The CFO will be eager to join this organization influencing necessary system changes to enhance the economic and social growth of the region.
The CFO will possess a high level of cultural sensitivity and awareness of First Nations communities, including, but not limited to, the Indian Act provisions, Indigenous Services Canada?s policies and programs, the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, current social and economic challenges. Providi