​Tips On How To Apply For
Employment Opportunities With M'Chigeeng First Nation

We strive to ensure fairness and consistency throughout all employment competitions in following M'Chigeeng First Nation's Recruitment & Selection Policy & Procedures so everyone has an equal chance of making it through the screening stage and passing the interview.

Please take note of the following processes and expectations when seeking employment with our community:
  • ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND & FOLLOW JOB POSTINGS  i.e., late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • JOB POSTINGS are short versions of job descriptions, please contact HR for full job descriptions.
  • THREE (3) REFERENCE LETTERS; two (2) from your direct Supervisor/Boss or Professors/Education Instructor for entry type (youth new to the workforce) applicants; one (1) character reference letter from co-worker/friend. Ensure letters are properly signed and dated within 1½ years to be current and on letterhead. Reference letters will be followed up with a reference check phone call.
  • EDUCATION CERTIFICATION is required; bonus points are provided in the screening process for any hard copies attached to your application.
  • COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE, our traditions, customs; understanding and speaking our Anishnabek language are considered strong assets and are incorporated into the whole Recruitment and Selection process.  It is very important to know who we are as Anishnabek people per Chief & Council Anishnabek Language Declaration Band Council Resolution.`
  • PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW; doing your homework and conducting research about the job is important.  Job seekers are encouraged to make an appointment or come in anytime to seek assistance.  Your efforts in getting the job will show - and the rewards will eventually follow.  Visit our Hub Employment Training Centre for help and advice  www.mchigeeng.ca/employment--training-hub-centre.html
  • MANDATORY FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE to submit a 30 day current VSS &/or CRC.  Offers of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory clear CRC/VSS record. 
  • For Individuals residing within M'Chigeeng First Nation, please visit the UCCM Police Website at www.uccmpolice.com/services/obtain-a-criminal-reference-check/ for current information and criteria with regards to obtaining an CRC and/or VSS.
  • We have a 5 week turn-around time, from posting to hiring.
  • All Regular Full-Time hires will continue to be ratified by Chief & Council.
  • Term Full-Time new hires will be approved by the Enaagdenjged/Band Manager.

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Current Employment

Opportunities 


Casual On-Call Employment Opportunities
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

​Periodically existing MFN Band Employees may be away from their jobs for any extended period of time.  The purpose of this posting is to replenish our pool of qualified individuals who we can call on to fill those temporary vacant positions (i.e. 2 days to 3 months).  Individuals will benefit from on-the-job experience, transferable knowledge skills and abilities and future job opportunities.
Vision Statement
"M’Chigeeng Anishinabek will be a vibrant, progressive,
proud, united Ojibwe-speaking First Nation. 
Our people will be healthy, self-reliant, respectful of our obligations
to Mother Earth, and culturally grounded, showing
mutual respect and support for all people."
VALUES & BELIEFS
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and Physical Well-being
-The Anishinabek Seven Grandfather Teachings –
     To cherish knowledge is to know WISDOM
     To know LOVE is to know peace
     To honour all of creation is to have RESPECT
     BRAVERY in to face the foe with integrity
     HONESTY in facing a situation is to be brave
     HUMILITY is to know yourself as a sacred part of creation
    TRUTH is to know all of these things