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Employment Opportunity - MPAL

Published: November 29, 2024

Municipal Physical Activity Leader (MPAL)

In partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH), the Town of Oxford has created the position of Municipal Physical Activity Leader (MPAL) to facilitate improvements in community physical activity.

The MPAL employee will be responsible for implementing, evaluating, and revising the Town of Oxford’s Physical Activity and Recreation Strategic Plan as necessary. The MPAL employee will also work closely with municipal committees, municipal departments, and various other community, and regional partners.

The preferred candidate will have a university/college degree in Recreation/Community Development; and at least three years’ relevant community work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience with community development and program administration in a municipal setting will be an asset.

Further information and/or a copy of the job description for this position is available on our website (  pdf Municipal Physical Activity Leader Job Description (209 KB) ) or upon request.

Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications. Electronic submissions must be combined into a single file. Applications will be accepted until 3:30 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. This position is available starting January 2025.  The salary range is $36,400 - $41,860 annually, depending on experience and education.

We appreciate all expressions of interest for this position; however, only those applicants receiving an interview will be contacted.

Linda Cloney, CAO

Town of Oxford

PO Box 338, 105 Lower Main Street

Oxford, NS   B0M 1P0

Email: lcloney@oxfordns.ca