Field Consultant - Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association

Full-time Permanent 
Employment Site: Office location is negotiable, preference within West Central Saskatchewan. 

Are you passionate about recreation and community development? Do you enjoy connecting, inspiring, and educating communities and recreation leaders?

If you answered yes, then the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) would love to hear from you! We are seeking a motivated and passionate leader to become part of our Field Services Team, who support and enhance the recreation industry to improve the quality of life in communities. 

Further detail is available in the Complete Job Description. 

Our ideal candidate for this position will have qualifications, matching or equivalent, to those obtained through:
•    A Diploma or Degree in Kinesiology, Recreation Administration, Community Development, or a related field of study. 
•    A minimum of six years of municipal recreation and/or community development experience. 
•    Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with representative agencies, volunteers, diverse populations, boards and committees in the parks and recreation industry.
•    A passion and belief in the benefits of recreation.

Why SPRA? 
We believe strongly in the values of Caring, Team and Play and foster an organizational culture that demonstrates this belief. SPRA offers a competitive salary ($70,434 to $79,274 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 of our staff members, providing regular 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. 

To be considered for this position, you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and where you obtained them in your cover letter and resume. 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.    

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume by email by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 to:
Karen House (she/her), Consultant – Leadership, Evaluation and Human Resources
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
#100-1445 Park Street     
Regina, SK  S4N 4C5 
Email: hr@spra.sk.ca
Telephone: (306) 780-9389