Job Order Detail

Description

The Town of Shaunavons recreational area holds a swimming pool, tennis courts, four ball diamonds, outdoor rink, skateboard park and the Crescent Point Wickenheiser Centre. The center, which opened in July 2011, holds an NHL size hockey rink and curling rink, and is one of the biggest Centers ever built in the South-West region of Saskatchewan.
  
The Grand Coteau Heritage & Cultural Centre is the premiere cultural facility in the southwest, serving the artistic and cultural heritage aspirations of the 15,000 people in the region.  Offering heritage based research services, a natural heritage museum, an art gallery, displays from the 12,000 piece heritage collection and a community room, this two floor facility, which includes the local library, attracts thousands of visitors annually to exhibitions, events, workshops and other cultural activities.

Reporting to the CAO, the Director of Recreation and Culture is a senior position working with minimal supervision and is responsible for:
    Administration of the care and conservation of the collections
    Budget preparation
    Supervision of staff and volunteers
    Program development
    Event and Exhibit development
    Tourism
    Public Relations
    Grant Writing
    Fundraising

The ideal candidate will possess a solid knowledge of culture, sports and recreation - supported by a post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field, administration, and three to five years managerial experience in a cultural or non-profit organization.  Combination of experience and education may be considered.  Basic knowledge of history of Shaunavon & area considered an asset.

The Town of Shaunavon offers a comprehensive benefit package and has a pension plan in place.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.