Community Programmer - Town of La Ronge

The Town of La Ronge is a scenic lake side community offering a full range of services and amenities located in the heart of Northern Saskatchewan with a population of approximately 3,000. This community offers progressive growth amidst the natural beauty of the area’s surrounding Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and is an outdoor recreation paradise. Visitors travel from around the globe to experience the outdoor adventures that this region offers and La Ronge is the hub of that region. The Town of La Ronge is a progressive organization, offering a challenging and dynamic work environment where diversity, open communication, frequent exchange of ideas and teamwork across all departments assists us in providing exceptional customer service. The Town of La Ronge is in transition, developing a strong, inclusive and progressive culture, while growing to meet the needs of the community.

The Town of La Ronge Community Services Department is seeking an individual to assist in the planning, development, promotion, and implementation of a variety of community-based sport, culture and recreational programs, activities and special events for all ages for the community. Reporting to the Manager of Community Services, the successful candidate will be required to administer facility agreements and rentals as well as maintain a positive relationship with a variety of community groups, clubs, organizations, partners and municipal partners.

The position requires a creative, energetic, innovative thinker, who has excellent interpersonal and public relations skills and willing to work evenings, weekends and irregular hours.
 

Qualifications for this position include: valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver’s license, first aid and CPR training, and basic office software experience. A diploma or degree in recreation, leisure or physical education and a minimum of two (2) years experience in a similar setting, or combination thereof, is desired. Experience with grant applications, and preparations would also be considered an asset. For a complete job description, please contact the Town of La Ronge.

Please note that the Town of La Ronge practices global reference checks, and the successful candidate must submit a criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check. The Town of La Ronge offers a comprehensive benefit package. The 2023 approved hourly wage range for this position is $28.28-$31.48 and is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Interested candidates shall forward their cover letter, wage expectations and resume with three (3) work related references here. This position will remain open until filled.

Allyson Richards
Executive Assistant
Town of La Ronge
Email: executiveassistant@laronge.ca
Phone: (306) 425-3804

Only those candidates selected to be interviewed will be contacted. Any offer of employment will be subject to an acceptable criminal record check including vulnerable sector.