Director of Parks & Recreation (term)
About the role
Village of Bible Hill is seeking an experienced and community-minded individual to join our team as Director of Parks & Recreation for a full-time term of approximately 12 months. This leadership position oversees recreation and cultural services, including recreational facilities, programming and service delivery, and community events. The Director plays a central role in shaping and advancing recreation opportunities for residents of all ages.
About the Role
Reporting to the Clerk and Treasurer, the Director of Parks & Recreation leads the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a wide range of recreation facilities, programs, and services. The position manages facility oversight, supervises departmental staff, collaborates with community partners, prepares and monitors budgets, and develops short and long-term recreation planning for the Village.
This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and a passion for building vibrant, inclusive community recreation opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Event Leadership
• Develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate recreation programs and community events
• Oversee administrative components of the Before and After School Program
• Recommend user fees and manage volunteer recognition initiatives
Policy, Planning & Administration
• Develop procedures and recommend policy improvements
• Prepare and monitor annual budget and expenditures
• Stay current on trends and best practices in recreation
Community Promotion & Collaboration
• Lead marketing and outreach for programs, events, and facilities
• Build partnerships with community groups and external organizations
• Collaborate with partners on shared recreation initiatives
Facility Oversight
• Monitor facilities for safety compliance and coordinate maintenance needs
• Assist with planning for repairs, upgrades, and improvements
Human Resources & Volunteer Management
• Recruit, supervise, and support staff and volunteers
• Provide training, development, and performance feedback
• Track and monitor required staff certifications
Grant Development
• Identify funding opportunities and prepare grant applications
• Lead the development of new or enhanced programs aligned with funding
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Work Experience
• Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in recreation or community programming, including supervisory experience
Skills & Knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and public-speaking skills
• Knowledge of municipal government and legislation related to parks and recreation
• Strong relationship-building and community engagement abilities
• Experience with HR functions, procurement, budgeting, and project management
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and related software
Licenses & Certifications
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s Licence and satisfactory driver’s abstract
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Nova Scotia Child Abuse Registry Check
Hours & Compensation
This is a full-time, non-unionized term position (approximately 12 months), typically 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week), with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work for program and event needs. The successful candidate is expected to be flexible in hours worked. This position has a tentative start date of April 13, 2026.
Compensation is to be negotiated based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.
How to Apply
Submit a brief cover letter and resume to Mitchell Bell, Clerk and Treasurer, by email to mitchell.bell@biblehill.ca, or in-person (sealed) at the Village Office, 67 Pictou Road, Bible Hill.
Village of Bible Hill is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you have questions or would like to request accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process or as an employee, please notify us as soon as possible. Applications are welcome from all qualified persons, including individuals from historically underrepresented communities, including black racialized and indigenous peoples, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ community, newcomers to Canada and people with disabilities. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 5, 2026 and accepted until the position is filled.
About Village of Bible Hill
The Village of Bible Hill receives its legislative authority and responsibility from the Province of Nova Scotia through the Municipal Government Act. The Village is governed by five elected representatives. Bible Hill, one of Nova Scotia's largest villages, was incorporated on August 1, 1953.
Village of Bible Hill is a primarily residential community of about 5,000 residents located in Nova Scotia, situated north of the Salmon River and north-east of neighbouring Truro.
Centrally positioned in Nova Scotia and Colchester County, Village of Bible Hill is about forty minutes from New Glasgow, sixty minutes from downtown Halifax and three and a half hours from Sydney. Bible Hill has nearby access to Trans-Canada Hwy 102 and 104 and is within close proximity to CN rail service. The Village's central location makes it an ideal place to live, work, play and learn! The community offers the size, amenities and feel of a town, and is an increasingly vibrant, safe and welcoming place to call home at any stage of life.
Bible Hill is the proud home of the historic and ever-expanding Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture (DAL AC), which welcomes over one-thousand students from across the world annually for industry-leading education and research. Complementing the academic, residence, gymnasium and other facilities, the University operates campus gardens, greenhouses and nearly 1,000 acres of research fields.
Bible Hill is home to Perennia Innovation Park, Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Commission / Truro Raceway, RCMP Colchester County detachment, Scotia Pool - Glen W. Smith Community Pool, restaurants, auto dealers and other commercial areas. The Village offers a 30+ member volunteer fire brigade, three schools, nine recreation parks with two major areas for organized sports including six baseball fields, a soccer field, summer splash pad, natural and conventional playground equipment, and village maintained walking trails.
Director of Parks & Recreation (term)
About the role
Village of Bible Hill is seeking an experienced and community-minded individual to join our team as Director of Parks & Recreation for a full-time term of approximately 12 months. This leadership position oversees recreation and cultural services, including recreational facilities, programming and service delivery, and community events. The Director plays a central role in shaping and advancing recreation opportunities for residents of all ages.
About the Role
Reporting to the Clerk and Treasurer, the Director of Parks & Recreation leads the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a wide range of recreation facilities, programs, and services. The position manages facility oversight, supervises departmental staff, collaborates with community partners, prepares and monitors budgets, and develops short and long-term recreation planning for the Village.
This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and a passion for building vibrant, inclusive community recreation opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Event Leadership
• Develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate recreation programs and community events
• Oversee administrative components of the Before and After School Program
• Recommend user fees and manage volunteer recognition initiatives
Policy, Planning & Administration
• Develop procedures and recommend policy improvements
• Prepare and monitor annual budget and expenditures
• Stay current on trends and best practices in recreation
Community Promotion & Collaboration
• Lead marketing and outreach for programs, events, and facilities
• Build partnerships with community groups and external organizations
• Collaborate with partners on shared recreation initiatives
Facility Oversight
• Monitor facilities for safety compliance and coordinate maintenance needs
• Assist with planning for repairs, upgrades, and improvements
Human Resources & Volunteer Management
• Recruit, supervise, and support staff and volunteers
• Provide training, development, and performance feedback
• Track and monitor required staff certifications
Grant Development
• Identify funding opportunities and prepare grant applications
• Lead the development of new or enhanced programs aligned with funding
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Work Experience
• Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in recreation or community programming, including supervisory experience
Skills & Knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and public-speaking skills
• Knowledge of municipal government and legislation related to parks and recreation
• Strong relationship-building and community engagement abilities
• Experience with HR functions, procurement, budgeting, and project management
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and related software
Licenses & Certifications
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s Licence and satisfactory driver’s abstract
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Nova Scotia Child Abuse Registry Check
Hours & Compensation
This is a full-time, non-unionized term position (approximately 12 months), typically 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week), with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work for program and event needs. The successful candidate is expected to be flexible in hours worked. This position has a tentative start date of April 13, 2026.
Compensation is to be negotiated based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.
How to Apply
Submit a brief cover letter and resume to Mitchell Bell, Clerk and Treasurer, by email to mitchell.bell@biblehill.ca, or in-person (sealed) at the Village Office, 67 Pictou Road, Bible Hill.
Village of Bible Hill is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you have questions or would like to request accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process or as an employee, please notify us as soon as possible. Applications are welcome from all qualified persons, including individuals from historically underrepresented communities, including black racialized and indigenous peoples, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ community, newcomers to Canada and people with disabilities. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 5, 2026 and accepted until the position is filled.
About Village of Bible Hill
The Village of Bible Hill receives its legislative authority and responsibility from the Province of Nova Scotia through the Municipal Government Act. The Village is governed by five elected representatives. Bible Hill, one of Nova Scotia's largest villages, was incorporated on August 1, 1953.
Village of Bible Hill is a primarily residential community of about 5,000 residents located in Nova Scotia, situated north of the Salmon River and north-east of neighbouring Truro.
Centrally positioned in Nova Scotia and Colchester County, Village of Bible Hill is about forty minutes from New Glasgow, sixty minutes from downtown Halifax and three and a half hours from Sydney. Bible Hill has nearby access to Trans-Canada Hwy 102 and 104 and is within close proximity to CN rail service. The Village's central location makes it an ideal place to live, work, play and learn! The community offers the size, amenities and feel of a town, and is an increasingly vibrant, safe and welcoming place to call home at any stage of life.
Bible Hill is the proud home of the historic and ever-expanding Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture (DAL AC), which welcomes over one-thousand students from across the world annually for industry-leading education and research. Complementing the academic, residence, gymnasium and other facilities, the University operates campus gardens, greenhouses and nearly 1,000 acres of research fields.
Bible Hill is home to Perennia Innovation Park, Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Commission / Truro Raceway, RCMP Colchester County detachment, Scotia Pool - Glen W. Smith Community Pool, restaurants, auto dealers and other commercial areas. The Village offers a 30+ member volunteer fire brigade, three schools, nine recreation parks with two major areas for organized sports including six baseball fields, a soccer field, summer splash pad, natural and conventional playground equipment, and village maintained walking trails.