Mi’kmaq Walking Coordinator

About Hike NS

Hike Nova Scotia is a nonprofit organization that encourages and promotes a growing hiking culture throughout our great province. We strive to be the voice for those who hike, walk and snowshoe as well as those who build and maintain hiking trails.

Job Description / Responsibilities

Hike Nova Scotia’s NS Walks Program aims to increase the number of people in Nova Scotia who benefit from walking through social support, capacity building and advocacy. As a part of NS Walks, the Walking in the Footsteps (WITF) initiative aims to increase walking specifically among Mi’kmaq communities to support healthy lifestyles, connect with the outdoors and encourage active transportation. The Coordinator leads this work in collaboration with Mi’kmaq organizations and communities.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Mi’kmaq Walking Coordinator will implement and grow the WITF. Specific responsibilities include:

Hold regular meetings of the advisory committee made up of representatives of Mi’kmaq organizations and communities, meant  to help guide implementation
Build relationships with all 13 Mi’kmaw communities and determine need and interest
Implement the walking program and support communities in taking part in walking challenges
Train and support walking leaders/champions
Develop a communications plan and tools to promote WITF.
Create and implement an evaluation plan

Requirements

This opportunity is designated for applicants that identify as Indigenous. The ideal candidate has some or all of the following:

Strong relationship-building skills
Experience in training and coaching volunteers
Experience in resource development
Excellent communication skills: public speaking, writing, delivering presentations for various audiences and participating in group meetings
Experience in creating and implementing communications plans and tools
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organizational and project management skills
Experience in project evaluation and reporting

Working Conditions

The Coordinator will be required to work remotely from their own home office (require their own basic remote office equipment and technology). Must attend periodic in-person meetings with co-workers as well as meet with partners. Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. Must have a valid drivers license.

Terms of Employment

Set to begin in mid-March 2026, this position will start as part-time (25 hours/week) at $29.00/hr but plans are to make it full-time (35 hours/week) in April or May, pending funding.

How to Apply

Deadline: February 1, 2026 by 11:59 pm.

Please email a cover letter and resume to info [at] hikenovascotia.ca. Please use “Walking Coordinator” in the email subject line.

We thank all applicants for their time and interest, however only short-listed applicants will be contacted before mid-February 2026.