Manager Sport and Recreation Programs

Job summary

Lead the development, coordination, management, and evaluation of territorial sport, physical activity, and recreation programs, including administration of approximately $4 million in annual grants and contributions. Support staff and build relationships with government, municipal, and non-government partners while preparing program proposals, reports, budgets, and briefing materials.

Job details

Title: Manager Sport and Recreation Programs Department: Community Services Community: Baker Lake Requisition Number: 1102 Type of Employment: Term Salary range: $128,392.00 to $145,662.00 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $24,767.00 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available Union Status: Excluded Closing date: November 27, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. central time RESPONSIBILITIES This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2026. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement. Reporting to the Director of Sport and Recreation, the Manager, Sport and Recreation Program leads the development, coordination and management of the Sport and Recreation Division’s functions as they relate to non-government organizations, municipal governments, and other government departments. Responsibilities of this position are territorial in scope, impacting the public, other government departments, territorial organizations, and residents of Nunavut. The Manager influences the planning and administration of the Division’s-Grants and Contribution’s program funding (approximately $4M annually) to communities and eligible organizations throughout Nunavut. Supporting the development of capacity within Nunavut’s Sport and Recreation system is a key element of this position. The incumbent will be expected to develop and maintain productive relationships with various government and non-government organizations. The Manager of Sport and Recreation Programs will be responsible for providing on-going guidance and support to subordinate staff through performance management, coaching and development. Effectively represent the Government of Nunavut on government and non-government working groups and committees. Develop, manage, and evaluate the Department’s sport, physical activity, and recreation programs and services. Provide advice related to Nunavut’s participation in multi-sport games and delivery of sport development programs and services while maintaining monitoring systems to track the success of the programs and stakeholder success in meeting goals and objectives, particularly the implementation of Nunaliit Aulajut: Nunavut’s Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation Framework. This position will compile and raft program proposals/reports, budgets and assist in in the preparation of information of sport and recreation programs and services for Cabinet, presentations and Ministerial briefing materials. QUALIFICATIONS The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through completion of a university degree in recreation, sport administration or related field, three (3) years of related work experience and minimum one (1) year experience in a supervisory or manager level position. Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within a volunteer organization, preferably within the sport, physical activity, recreation sectors; experience within a major games program as part of host society, mission staff, or coach; demonstrated experience in project management; working knowledge of current trends and policies within the Canadian Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation sectors (e.g. Canadian Sport Policy, Canada Sport for Life, and Pathways to Wellbeing-A Framework for Recreation) will all be considered assets. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required. The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. As this is a term position until January 2029, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.

What you’ll do

Lead the development, coordination, management, and evaluation of territorial sport, physical activity, and recreation programs, including administration of approximately $4 million in annual grants and contributions. Support staff and build relationships with government, municipal, and non-government partners while preparing program proposals, reports, budgets, and briefing materials.

Requirements

A university degree in recreation, sport administration, or a related field, three years of related work experience, and at least one year in a supervisory or management role are usually required; equivalent combinations may be considered. Assets include leadership in a volunteer organization, major games experience, project management, knowledge of Canadian sport and recreation policies, and familiarity with Inuit communities and northern cross-cultural environments.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Relocation Privileges
• Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
• Subsidized Staff Housing
• Northern Allowance

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Program Development
• Program Management
• Program Evaluation
• Grant and Contribution Administration
• Budget Management
• Project Management
• Staff Supervision
• Performance Management
• Coaching and Staff Development
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Partnership Development
• Policy Knowledge
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Report Writing
• Government Relations
• Sport and Recreation Administration
• Presentations
• Planning
• Management
• Governance
• Coordinating
• Leadership
• Coaching
• Bilingual (French/English)

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Recreation Program Manager
• Entertainment / Recreation Manager
• Sports, Recreation and Cultural Centre Managers
• Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

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