Recreation Attendant

Recreation Attendant

Location:         Wagmatcook First Nation [WFN]

Department:   Prevention & Wellness

Reports to:      Mi’kmaq Physical Activity Leader (“MPAL”)

Term:             Full-time, 8-week term

 

Job Overview:

The Recreation Attendant will assist the Prevention & Wellness department’s MPAL in the delivery of active living programs, events and initiatives for all residents of Wagmatcook First Nation.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the implementation of the five (5) year community-wide plan.
  • Promote the community plan and engage community members.
  • Assist with the organization of recreation activities, including but not limited to, communications, schedules and reports.
    • Conduct pre-event site assessments.
    • Support accessibility requirements for community members.
    • Ensure emergency considerations are addressed.
    • Track inventory of supplies.
    • Provide information regarding post-event reports on attendance and feedback.
  • Work collaboratively with other staff members in event delivery.
  • Encourage and support community members to include more movement in their daily lives.
  • Collect participant information for safety and reporting purposes.
  • Assist with the maintenance of recreation assets, inventory lists.
  • Participate in community events to increase healthy lifestyle activity knowledge.

Qualifications and Experience:

Skills & Competencies:

  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and events effectively.
  • Knowledge of Wagmatcook cultural protocols.
  • Positive role model, that represents the First Nation professionally and respectfully.

Mandatory Requirements:

  • Must meet the eligibility criteria requirements of Canada Summer Job, applicants must be between ages 15–30.

Other Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license, ability to travel
  • Criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Ability to work flexible hours, evenings or weekends as required

Work Environment:

  • Office-based, with both indoor and outdoor work for events.
  • Ability to lift thirty-five (35) pounds and perform physical event setup tasks.
  • Exposure to weather conditions during outdoor events.

 

Organizational Values

Culture: We have a strong and vibrant history. It is important to recognize and enhance our culture.

Education: Education is accessible and available to community members both formally and informally.

Health: A healthy community is made up of healthy people.

Environment: We protect mother earth to provide for future generations.

Transparency & Accountability: Open discussions and involvement in decision making is crucial to a prosperous community.

Self-reliance: We encourage self-reliance for all community members and the community itself.

 

MPAL Support:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Recreation Attendant may be assigned other duties within the scope of their role by the MPAL or designate.

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply by completing an application or submitting their cover letter and resume no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, June 1st, 2026, to jobs@wagmatcook.com. Please reference “Recreation Attendant” in the subject line. Wagmatcook First Nation appreciates all applications received, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Under the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy, Wagmatcook First Nation will give preference to the indigenous applicant when two or more candidates are deemed to be equal in terms of “best qualified”.

 

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