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Employment Opportunity: Municipal Physical Activity Coordinator
- Published: December 12, 2024
Title: Municipal Physical Activity Coordinator
- Full-time, permanent position, standard hours at 35 hours per week.
- Evening or weekend hours shall be required to accommodate community events or programs, flex time arrangements are available.
- Travel within Nova Scotia to different communities may be required.
Reporting: This position reports to Director of Recreation Services
To apply: Resume and cover letters will be accepted until January 15, 2025, at 5 pm and can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Description Overview:
The Municipal Physical Activity Coordinator for the Municipality of the District of Argyle is a funding partnership with Argyle and the department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. The position is responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of a comprehensive physical activity strategy, designed to improve movement for the residents of Argyle. Furthermore, the position is the lead for the implementation and tracking of the Active Transportation Strategy, trail improvements and other recommendations as approved by the Council.
The strategy addresses built and natural environments that support physical activity, social environments including leadership and social communication promoting awareness of the benefits and opportunities of physical activity to our residents. The position supports the operation of existing recreational programming, including Argyle Minor Soccer Club, evening drop-in activities and other similar activities.
The candidate shall lead social marketing and other promotional opportunities to ensure residents are informed of physical activity benefits and opportunities to get more active. They work easily and collaboratively with health organizations, schools, and other municipal units in developing an enduring physical activity priority in the municipality.
The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree in Recreation, or similar education, and at least 3 years’ experience working in this or a related recreational field.
The position is well-supported by a variety of provincial and municipal resources to aid in the coordination.
The position is subject to flexible hours and is eligible to our four-day compressed work week.
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Media Release: Mariners Centre Expansion Construction Tender Awarded
- Published: October 30, 2024
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 - Yarmouth, N.S.–The Mariners Centre Expansion Board (MCEB) has made a significant move forward with the planned expansion at Mariners Centre. The construction tender that was issued earlier this fall has been awarded to RCS Construction Inc. Construction will begin next month, and the project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2026.
“This is more than a wellness project. This is an investment in the health and wellbeing of our residents and will surely be a tool in the recruitment of new residents that choose Yarmouth County as their home. We are all so excited to be a part of this legacy project,” said Nicole Albright, chairperson of the Mariners Centre Expansion Board. “This project could not have become a reality without our dedicated staff, our funding partners at all levels of government, and the incredible work of our fundraising committee, who surpassed all expectations. The community is indebted to the generosity and commitment of this region.”
The campus-style hub expansion will offer amenities for health, wellness, and entertainment. Featuring a modern aquatics center, the new facility will provide a six-lane, 25-meter pool, a leisure pool, a fitness center, multi-purpose spaces, and an indoor walking track. The expansion will support programming and activities for youth and youth at risk, families, seniors and visitors alike — meeting contemporary environmental and physical accessibility standards.
Planning for a sod turning event will be announced shortly. The entire community will be invited to join the celebration to kick-off construction of this incredible new recreation facility.
For more information on the expansion project, including past updates, details on fundraising efforts, and an informative set of frequently asked questions, please visit https://marinerscentre.com/expansion
Media Contact:
Nicole Albright
MCEB Chair
902-307-4474
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Notice of Application: September 25, 2024
- Published: October 23, 2024
Posted: October 23, 2024
NOTICE OF APPLICATION: Rezoning of PID 90222068, 1838 & 1842 Comeau’s Hill Road, Yarmouth County, N.S.
On September 25, 2024, the Municipality of Argyle received an application for rezoning of PID 90222068, 1838 & 1842 Comeau’s Hill Road, Yarmouth County, N.S. from Coastal Community (CC) Zone to a Coastal Community Industrial (CCI) Zone.
More information on this application can be obtained by interested persons between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Mondays to Fridays, excluding holidays, at the
Argyle Municipal Office, 5 Rue J. E. Hatfield Court in Tusket.
Rene Jeddry
Director of Protection Services / Building Inspector
902-648-2623
Municipality of the District of Argyle
2024 - 2025 - Approved Grants to Organizations
- Published: June 19, 2024
The following represents the Grants to Organizations as provided for in the 2024-2025 budget of the Municipality of the District of Argyle and approved at the Council meeting on April 25, 2024:
