Active Transportation Facilitator

3 weeks ago

Kentville, Canada KENTVILLE Full time

**Parks & Recreation Summer Staff Positions 2023**
Active Transportation Facilitator

18 Week Contract Position

The Kentville Parks and Recreation Department provides top quality recreational programs and
services for Kentville and area residents and is looking for an adventurous and enthusiastic
employee to help us keep our commitment to the community. If you are an energetic, self
work with the recreation team in Kentville

**Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion**:
The Town of Kentville recently adopted our first Accessibility Action Plan, a testament to our
commitment to developing and supporting a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment
for all staff and community members. We encourage applicants from equity deserving
inclusion (EDI) as part of this framework and are committed to continuing our education and
awareness as an organization. If you have questions on how we can ensure a safe place of
employment, or how the hiring process can accommodate your needs, we invite you to reach
out and contact us.

**What is Active Transportation?**
Active transportation is a broad term that refers to all forms of human powered or non
- motorized transportation. This includes walking, the use of assisted devices such as
wheelchairs, cycling, and also skateboarding, rollerblading, etc. Seasonal activities like skiing,
canoeing, and kayaking are also considered active transportation.

Recognizing the importance of safe and enjoyable transportation, the Town of Kentville has
already made many investments into trails and amenities, while our Active Transportation Plan
these trails with active transportation facilities. Incorporating education, equity and playfulness
into this strategy will ensure that it benefits all users.

**Your Opportunity**:
facilitator position:
**Active Transportation Facilitator**
Reporting to the Active Living Community Coordinator and working closely with the Parks and
Recreation Team, the Active Transportation Facilitator will be assisting with the implementation
of the Town of Kentville Active Transportation Plan through delivery of fun and educational
cycling, walking, and rolling opportunities to youth, seniors, families, and the broader
community using a decentralized model. Working as part of a team and independently, the
Active Transportation Facilitator will work to bring active transportation opportunities to the
many neighborhoods, parks and trails that exist in the Town of Kentville. Outreach is key and
we want you to meet as many new and different people as you can over the summer/fall
months while exposing members of the community to the many benefits of active

transportation, engaging in conversation, listening to stories, and supporting community growth
and cohesion. Using play as your tool for engagement you will work to address larger
community issues, such as accessibility, homelessness, and food insecurity.

This position requires an individual who is up for learning new skills, sharing knowledge,
passionate about play and playfulness, and a desire to listen and engage in meaningful
conversations.

We are looking for individuals who are:
An active transportation advocate and enthusiast
Experienced in program planning and delivery;
Enthusiastic, organized, and a motivated self-starter;
A creative problem solver and able to adapt quickly;
A passionate believer and implementer of inclusive practices;
Willing to learn and be a part of a dynamic team and working in partnership with

community organizations;
Experienced in mentoring and teaching leadership skills is an asset;
Aware of your own privilege and how you are using it to help others;
Passionate about delivering thoughtful and impactful recreation opportunities;
Willing to have fun and play;
Flexible and available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Professional development opportunities may also be made available throughout the summer.
This position will run 18 weeks and compensation for this contract will be $22.00 per hour
based on approximately 15 hours/week, with some evenings and weekends as required.

**To Apply**
Please submit your resume and a cover-letter outlining your work and volunteer experience.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on June 22nd, 2023. Resumes, cover letters and
dropped off at the Department of Parks and Recreation (354 Main Street).

Bonus**:Please ensure that cover letters, resumes and references are merged into one**
**document**.

date.

The Kentville Parks and Recreation Department thanks you in advance for your interest in
employment with the Town of Kentville. Only those applicants selected for the interview process

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