Active Living Coordinator — Lead Community Activity Programs

Town of Bridgewater; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Bridgewater is seeking an Active Living Coordinator (MPAL) to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Town’s physical activity strategy. Reporting to the Manager of Recreation and Culture, you will collaborate with multiple partners to increase community movement and reduce sedentary behavior.

Requirements include a post-secondary degree or diploma, two years of related experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and knowledge of municipal operations.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree or diploma in a related field.
• Two years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of facilitating physical activity at the population level and barriers to activity.
• Understanding of municipal government operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement initiatives, projects, and policies encouraging physical activity in alignment with PAS and MPAL priorities.
• Prepare annual MPAL work plans and reporting/funding applications with Grants Coordinator.
• Research trends and best practices and communicate results to inform policy.
• Oversee annual initiatives like Story Book Trail, Bridgewater Borrows, Play Boxes, Bike Loan, Bike Repair Stations.
• Collaborate with staff, other municipalities, provincial partners, and community groups to increase unstructured activity opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Group leadership

Community engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field

Job description

The Town of Bridgewater is seeking an Active Living Coordinator (MPAL) to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Town’s physical activity strategy. Reporting to the Manager of Recreation and Culture, you will collaborate with multiple partners to increase community movement and reduce sedentary behavior.

Requirements include a post-secondary degree or diploma, two years of related experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and knowledge of municipal operations.