The Town of Wolfville is inviting applications for a full-time, permanent Director of Community Wellbeing. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), this role provides strategic leadership for the Town’s community-focused priorities and programs, including recreation, community safety, and community & economic development. The Director contributes to the Town’s leadership while operationalizing plans and strategies into effective programs and services.
This position leads a team within the Department of Community Wellbeing and provides strategic advice to the CAO and Council on matters related to community safety, recreation, and development. You will also contribute to corporate planning and cross-departmental initiatives, while working closely with staff, Council, and community partners such as Acadia University, the Wolfville Business Development Corporation, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This role offers the opportunity to shape programs and services that enhance wellbeing, belonging, and quality of life in the Wolfville community.
We are seeking candidates with a university degree in a related field and significant experience in public sector leadership, including team leadership, project management, and program delivery. The ability to “juggle multiple priorities” is essential; please tell us about your “juggling” experience with leading teams, managing projects, and implementing strategic initiatives in your cover letter.
For full description of the position, please see the Related Documents.
Equity and Inclusion
The Town of Wolfville welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, Black and other racialized individuals, people with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and others with diverse lived experiences.
If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Laura Yaroshevska at lyaroshevska@wolfville.ca or 902-599-70-82.
We are committed to working with applicants to meet their needs.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter on Indeed or by email to lyapplications@wolfville.ca with Application: Director of Community Wellbeing in the subject line.
Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 24, 2026. A full job description can be viewed on our website at www.wolfville.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
