November 14, 2022
Job offer! Animation Development Officer
The Soulanges Canal Park preserves and enhances the natural and heritage resources of its territory for the benefit of citizens and visitors, by offering a safe environment that encourages the practice of leisure and outdoor activities and the discovery of a variety of experiences. The main attraction of our park is the Soulanges bicycle path, a first class multifunctional network in Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
We are currently looking for a dynamic person interested in contributing to this unifying project as a development agent for animation. A stimulating challenge for anyone who is passionate about the outdoors, culture, heritage and development and wants to make a difference in their community!
Join the team!
Your mission
- Plan, coordinate and document the activities and services offered to the public in the Park (cycling and other sports activities, boat rentals, heritage interpretation, cultural, event and educational programming, etc.).
- Develop collaborative projects with local, regional or national stakeholders in recreation, culture and tourism as well as with local businesses and community organizations.
- Collect and analyze relevant data, such as bike path and animation traffic, as well as user satisfaction.
- Contribute to Soulanges Canal Park communications activities (social media, information requests, citizen interactions, website, etc.).
- Monitor funding programs and coordinate the submission of grant applications in collaboration with senior management and partners.
- The many other related tasks, aimed at making the channel shine and ensuring the proper development of our organization.
Profile required
- College or university degree (preferred): tourism, recreation, regional development, cultural animation, or any related field.
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience (e.g. municipal recreation, park and green space management, outdoor activities, project management, event coordination, etc.).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative manner with various municipal, private, government and community partners.
- Have practical knowledge and a strong interest in the field of outdoor or cultural project management.
- Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and on time and on budget.
- Knowledge of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges territory (an asset).
- Very good knowledge of French (oral and written) and good knowledge of English (oral).
- Be available to work flexible hours during the summer season.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Boat card, an asset.
- Want to contribute to the influence of your community!
Terms & Conditions
- Permanent position, full-time (35 h), with possible seasonal variations.
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid workplace: telecommuting, office presence… and outdoors, along the canal!
- Benefits of the position: contribute to a unifying project, work with a small, dynamic and motivated team, stay in shape, generous benefits after the probation period, continuous training, flexible hours, and much more!
Want to chat?
Apply by email at direction@canaldesoulanges.ca with the title “Application: Development Officer – Animation”.
Photo credit : Olivier Langevin
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