Sport and Recreation Development Specialist
Job Summary
Department Information
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), supports capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.
Job Information
Located in Yellowknife and reporting to the Manager, Sport and Recreation Development, as the Sport and Recreation Development Specialist, you support the development, implementation, and management of policies and programs that strengthen sport and recreation organizations and enhance participant experiences. You will contribute to improving resident well-being and advancing healthy, sustainable communities across the Northwest Territories.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement sport, recreation, and physical activity policies and programs to improve community well-being.
- Implement and administer contribution programs to enhance the quality and accessibility of local programming.
- Support Team NT initiatives to strengthen territorial, national, and international participation outcomes.
- Contribute to planning and delivery of major sport and recreation events to drive community and economic benefits.
- Build and maintain relationships with Territorial sport, recreation and physical activity organizations to improve program delivery and increase benefits to residents.
- Support initiatives that reduce barriers to participation for underserved population groups.
- Assist with research and evaluation to enhance program effectiveness and policy development.
- Ensure compliance with GNWT financial, administrative, and policy requirements.
- Support youth leadership development initiatives and community capacity building.
- Assist with implementation of the Accountability Framework with community governments.
- Collaborate with departments, governments, and non-government organizations.
- Support management of program budgets.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of sport, recreation, volunteer, and youth systems in the NWT.
- Understanding of program planning, leadership development, and facility planning.
- Familiarity with legislation and governance structures (elected councils, committees, recreation staff).
- Strong facilitation and group leadership skills.
- Ability to support community volunteers and organizations in program delivery.
Key Qualifications
Completion of a Bachelors degree in recreation or sport or a related field of study (Sport/Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation Management, Bachelor of Arts Sports/Recreation, Physical Education, Kinesiology) with;
three years directly related experience of delivering sports and recreation programming;
or three years directly related experience working with sports and recreation organizations, whether paid and/or volunteer.
Acceptable Equivalency
Completion of a diploma in recreation or sport or a related field of study (Sport/Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation Management, Physical Education, Kinesiology) with;
five years directly related experience of delivering sports and recreation programming;
or five years directly related experience working with sports and recreation organizations, whether paid and/or volunteer.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27922
Closing Date: June 12, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $52.00 per hour to $62.09 per hour (approximately $101,400 - $121,076) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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