Join the Northwood team!

Northwood is currently accepting applications for a Community Programmer to join our team in Victoria County

Reporting to the Manager, Community Development and Support Rural Sites

Responsibilities:

- Provides program coordination support for Cluster Care in Victoria County
- Develops and maintains community relationships
- Implements and evaluates programs and services for Cluster Care in Victoria County
- Develops internal and external relationships to promote the program

Tasks:

- Provides program coordination support for Cluster Care in Victoria County
- Develops and maintains community relationships
- Implements and evaluates programs and services for Cluster Care in Victoria County
- Develops internal and external relationships to promote the program
- Supports implementation of Cluster Care programs and activities based on needs, interests and capabilities of participants
- Works closely with other Cluster Care staff and contractors
- Coordinates volunteer assignments within Cluster Care
- Develops and maintains communication links with multiple internal and external clients
- Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental goals and objectives
- Ensures that the needs of participants are anticipated and satisfied
- Assists in the development of promotional materials relating to the programs and events of Community Connections
- Assists with administrative support needs of Cluster Care
- Provides callers, participants, clients and staff with appropriate assistance and information




- Participates as a member of the team in planning and operations of Community Wellness
- Performs other duties as required

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

- Post secondary education in a related discipline
- Completed courses in Gerontology, Health Promotion, Kinesiology or Recreation are considered an asset
- Minimum one year experience in providing planning, implementing and evaluating recreation programs in a community based setting is a strong asset
- Previous experience working directly with seniors or at risk population is considered a strong asset
- Access to reliable transportation

Hours: 40 hours Bi-weekly (Days)

Salary / Benefits: $21.99 - $27.49/hour

Effective: December 1, 2026

If you are interested in applying for this career chance please click APPLY!

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care

Pay: $21.99-$27.49 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Application question(s):

- Do you have any of the following course certifications?

Gerontology, Health Promotion, Kinesiology or Recreation

- Do you have experience with recreation programs in a community based setting?
- If you were offered conditional employment, would you be able to provide work authorization?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Location:

- Baddeck, NS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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