Director of Recreation & Community Development

Are you looking for a senior leadership prospect where you can be part of building the future in a fast-growing community? Director of Recreation and Community Development . is a vibrant and fast-growing community with a unique offering of urban and rural living, bordering the Halifax Regional Municipality, and is home to one of the youngest and fastest growing populations in Atlantic Canada. has experienced remarkable growth across various sectors, continuing to boost economic activity, create jobs, and bring a diverse mix of industries to the community. East Hants is defined by natural beauty, strong sense of community, economic potential, and welcoming attitude.

Municipality of East Hants , you can have a rewarding career, modern facilities to work in, an innovative continuously improving workplace, and a flexible work culture with a focus on work-life balance. As a member of the Senior Management team reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Recreation and Community Development is accountable for leading a team of recreation, facilities, community development, and tourism professionals in developing and delivering exceptional recreation, tourism, and related programs and services to our community. The Recreation and Community Development team is responsible for the operation of the East Hants Aquatic Centre, the East Hants Sportsplex, and the tourism operations at Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre and Burntcoat Head Park.





The team is responsible for the Recreation Services Master Plan, the East Hants Tourism Strategy, the Mount Uniacke Recreation Strategy, the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and related strategies/policies. The team develops and delivers recreation programming across the municipality. The team also supports community groups in the delivery of recreation, sports, and tourism program opportunities through the community grant program, and partnering with groups to provide strategic advice on Board development, volunteer recruitment, and through providing other tools and training.

You are a Recreation, Sports, Tourism, or Community Development professional with at least five (5) years’ experience in a leadership role, with direct oversight and coaching of a team of people for at least three (3) of those years. You are a relationship and team builder, and can provide strategic advice and effective support to both your team and a municipal Council. You are comfortable partnering with community groups and your customer service skills are top‑notch.

Ideally, you have Municipal, public service, or recreation facility-related experience, but it’s not a deal breaker if you have a strong background of leadership and transferrable skills. You have demonstrated experience with strategic planning, budgeting, and fiscal responsibility, and are comfortable interpreting related legislation such as the Municipal Government Act. Comfort with technology in this role is a must, including MS Office Suite and financial systems.

📌 Director of Recreation & Community Development (Shubenacadie)
🏢 The Municipality Of East Hants
📍 Shubenacadie