Active Living Assistant Consultant, Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association

Active Living Assistant Consultant 

Full-time, one-year term  

Employment Site: Regina SPRA Office or telework options available. Telework location must be within Saskatchewan. 

Application Deadline: Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm 

The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association is looking for someone who is collaborative, strategic, and committed to making an impact through recreation and active living, to fill a one-year term as Active Living Assistant Consultant.  

What You’ll Do: 

• Collaborate and assist the Active Living Consultant in achieving successful delivery of the Active Living Portfolio and broader Training Function of SPRA. 

• Lead the administration of the Fitness Leadership Certification service and support the SPRA Training Function Team. Includes responding to inquires, scheduling, marketing and communication, event registration, processing invoices and payments, and managing manual inventory.  

• Support partnership development, coordination, promotion, granting, host site and facilitator management, and evaluation associated with Forever…in motion and other SPRA Training services.  

• Plan and deliver engaging in-person and virtual training, develop learning materials, and help ensure high-quality educational experiences for diverse audiences.  

• Build relationships with community organizations, recreation providers, and partners to promote and expand active living and training initiatives.  

• Monitor program results, maintain online training systems and technologies, create reports and communications, and contribute to continuous improvement of training services. 

You’ll Thrive If You Bring: 

• Education or experience in Physical Activity or Health Studies, Kinesiology, Recreation Administration, Community Development, or Education & Instructional Design.  

• At least two years of related experience and a strong understanding of active living programs and Fitness Leadership Certification. 

• Strong programming and event coordination and administration skills. .  

• Confidence using technology and digital tools, including the Microsoft 365 Suite, Eventbrite, Articulate 360, and Constant Contact.   

• An ability to collaborate with peers in a hybrid (virtual) work environment.  

• Personal values that align with the role parks, recreation, and active living play in supporting healthy, connected communities.  

The full job description can be found here. 

Who is SPRA: 

Everything that we do is about creating a Saskatchewan where all people experience a better quality of life through parks and recreation. We do this through actions that improve access, connect health and wellbeing and increase the value and investment in parks and recreation. We are a non-profit organization, supported by Sask Lotteries to offer consulting, funding, and training services to parks and recreation providers throughout the province. Learn more about our passion for parks and recreation at www.spra.sk.ca.  

Why SPRA: 

We believe strongly in the values of Participation, Respect, Accessibility, and Equity and foster an organizational culture that demonstrates this belief. SPRA offers a competitive salary ($70,772 – $79,654 per year) and outstanding benefits, including health and pension, that support life-work balance and personal wellness. We also invest time and resources into the growth and development of our staff members, including access to professional development opportunities. 

SPRA is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the province that we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from those who will help us honour this commitment.  

Application process: 

If this sounds like a good fit for you, complete the preliminary employment form: https://forms.office.com/r/eh0DBFJbYQ.  Once complete, instructions on submitting your cover letter and resume are provided. Questions on the application process can be directed to hr@spra.sk.ca. 

To be considered for this position, you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and where you obtained them in your preliminary employment form, cover letter, resume, and writing samples. SPRA thanks all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates interviewed will be asked to provide three professional references. SPRA reserves the right to exercise due diligence and call upon additional references to supplement those provided by the applicant.