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We're hiring again!
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We're growing again! Come work with us as we seek a Regional Physical Consultant (RPAC) for the Fund Region!
The RPAC will provide support and leadership to address inactivity by contributing to improvements in population levels of physical activity and a culture of movement. You will advance selected priorities from the Let's Get Moving strategy for Nova Scotia and aligned regional opportunities.
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Those interested should send a cover letter and resume to
DEADLINE: APRIL 26, 2024, 4:30 PM
Funding Now Available for the ARFC
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We are pleased to announce that funding has been received from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH) for the professional development of recreational practitioners across the province.
CCTH has generously provided $29,451.45 towards subsidizing professional development opportunities through the Atlantic Recreation and Facilities Conference (ARFC) for members of both Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS) and the Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia (RFANS). The funding will be dispersed equitably.
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This funding will go toward supporting RNS and RFANS members with the cost of twenty-five (25) conference registration fees to attend this engaging event, which will provide professional development used to promote healthy, vibrant community growth, innovation, diversity and inclusion and collaboration through networking and connecting with peers in the sector.
Five (5) full conference packages to support the following equity groups: youth, 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, African Nova Scotians, or other racialized persons will also be made available.
Save the Date this October!
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We’re excited to announce that the 2024 RNS Annual Conference will be happening on October 16-18 at StFX University in Antigonish!
Get ready for 3 days of insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and engaging discussions aimed at creating active, safe, and welcoming communities.
Stay tuned for more details on registration, speakers, and program highlights on our conference page!
New RNS Member Benefit!
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We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the Halifax Wanderers to offer an exciting new benefit for being a Recreation Nova Scotia member!
When you become an RNS member you will be able to save 15% on Halifax Wanderers Tickets to Select Home Matches throughout 2024!
- Home Matches are at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax
- The first game begins on April 27, 2024!
- Promo code expires after the last home game on October 19, 2024
Once you become a member, contact
We're Growing Again!
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We are on the hunt for our new Community, Recreation Inclusion & Access Coordinato!
The purpose of this role is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate knowledge translation strategies to make inclusion practices and strategies easily available and accessible to recreation decision-makers and practitioners.
The Community, Recreation Inclusion & Access Coordinator will build relationships and collaborative networks with relevant partner groups to enhance and support the implementation of use of research evidence and support partner organizations in their adoption and implementation of inclusion and accessibility practices.
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Those interested should send a cover letter and resume tol
Deadline to apply is March 15, 2024
Come work with us!
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We are on the hunt for our new PRO & Membership Coordinator!
The purpose of this role is to assist in streamlining organizational processes for RNS and other designated Provincial Recreation Organizations (PROs) and to enhance connections with the recreation sector. Additionally, the role will co-ordinate the RNS membership portfolio.
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Those interested should send a cover letter and resume tol
Deadline to apply is March 8, 2024