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Community Trails member wanted - Trails Strategy Group

Published: May 15, 2023

Are you deeply passionate about Trails in Nova Scotia? The Trails Strategy Coordinating Group (TSCG) is looking for a wise and collaborative community trails person to join the team! The TSCG is a team of 14 designates from across the sector that meet monthly and help guide the implementation of the Shared Trails Strategy (STS).

They are a collaboration of wise elders, provincial trails users, government departments, municipal staff, First Nations, and members from the community. Together, they learn from each other, discover different approaches, share resources, and build momentum around the STS.

Key priorities include crafting a trail etiquette campaign, streamlining funding processes, guiding a provincial trails impact study, and developing a central provincial trails database. We are also examining what regional trails coordination/support could look like, and how we can be more inclusive in sharing our trails for all.

Helpful Qualifications include:

● Knowledge of the trails community in Nova Scotia.
● Understanding of the Shared Trails Strategy in Nova Scotia and its strategic directions.
● A commitment of time - a couple hours per month for up to a 3 year term.
● Openness/ willingness to work in a collaborative, trust building environment.
● Experience with community trail development models and/or values.
● Experience in climate change impacts and/or health and well-being from outdoor pursuits.

How to express interest? Please send a brief one-pager on why this resonates with you and how your role could help the TSCG team. A resume would also be helpful. Feel free to send these to:

info@nstrails.com with TSCG Community Member in the subject heading. The TSCG is a fairly new approach to leading and supporting change in the trails community. So, feel free to reach out to Paul Shakotko, our Project Manager, if you have questions: paulshakotko39@gmail.com.
Deadline to express interest: June 9th, 2023

Additional information can be found on the NS Trails Website.