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Employment Opportunity: Municipal Physical Activity Coordinator

Published: March 4, 2026

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 March 19, 2026 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 physical activity and daily movement for the residents of Argyle. Furthermore, the position will assist the Director with 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 evening drop-in activities, workplace wellness, 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, Health Promotion, Community Development, or similar education. Experience working in this or a related recreational field would be considered an asset.

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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Tax Sale - February 11, 2026 - Results

Published: March 3, 2026

The Municipality of the District of Argyle held a Tax Sale on February 11, 2026.

The following properties were successfully sold at the Tax Sale:

For more information about municipal tax sales, please visit our website or contact the Municipal Office at 902-648-2311.

2026 Summer Employment Opportunities

Published: February 18, 2026

The Argyle Recreation Department is seeking applications for the following positions:

• Inclusion Support Staff (8 Weeks)
• Event Coordinator (16 Weeks)
• Day Camp Director (9 Weeks)
• Day Camp Counsellor (8 Weeks)
• Recreation Assistant (16 Weeks)

Deadline to apply for all positions is April 10, 2026

For more information, including full job descriptions, visit https://www.munargyle.com/employment.html

2026 Residential Property Tax Exemption

Published: February 17, 2026

Applications for the 2026 Residential Property Income Tax Exemption now available

The Council of the Municipality of Argyle has approved a Tax Exemption Policy which provides partial tax relief of current taxes on primary residences from low-income property owners. The maximum exemption is limited to $300.00 per year per household.

A completed Application for Residential Property Tax Exemption Form and a copy of the 2024 or 2025 Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada is required. Applications are to be returned on or before April 15, 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

Download Application for Residential Property Tax Exemption Form

For more information, contact the tax department at (902)-648-2316 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.