Broadband Internet- Develop NS-Round 2 Projects
The second round of projects have been designed. Projects in St. Mary's Municipality include areas of Goshen, Liscomb, Melrose, Port Bickerton and Sherbrooke.
The maps of coverage areas are below. For more information on the project, please visit:
https://internet.developns.ca/zones/eastern-strait-guysborough/
Goshen Region Map:https://internet.developns.ca/files/community/Goshen_Round-2.pdf
Liscomb Region Map: https://internet.developns.ca/files/community/Liscomb.pdf
Melrose Region Map:https://internet.developns.ca/files/community/Melrose.pdf
Port Bickerton Region Map: https://internet.developns.ca/files/community/Port-Bickerton.pdf
Sherbrooke Region Map: https://internet.developns.ca/files/community/Sherbrooke.pdf
Climate Change Action Plan Coordinator
Summary of the Program
The Clean Leadership program (formerly Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps or Youth Corps) was established in 1989 to provide youth with training and employment opportunities in the environmental field. This program engages community partners across the province to hire students to carry out work in the summer months that fosters environmental stewardship. The Clean Leadership program provides youth with clean sector work experience; an enhanced appreciation of the environment and their community, with opportunity to give back; skills for life-long learning (including job-readiness and leadership skills); and knowledge for future employment and/or education ventures.
Job Title
Climate Change Action Plan Coordinator –15 week internship
Summary of Position
The community partner for this Summer Student Intern position through the Clean Leadership program will be The District of the Municipality of Saint Mary’s reporting to the Director of Community Development and Recreation. In this position, you will be mainly responsible for updating the Municipality of the District of Saint Mary’s Municipal Climate Change Action Plan and developing an educational awareness campaign based on Climate Change within the Municipality of the District of Saint Mary’s. The successful applicant will work on research, data collection, analyzation and consultations to support the updating of the Municipal Climate Change Action Plan. The successful candidate needs to have strong communication skills and the ability to establish strong networks with outside public and government organizations. The individual must possess the ability to work as independently; as well as the ability to lead a team of individuals.
For the full job description and application form please visit: https://clean.ns.ca/job/climate-change-action-plan-coordinator/
Employment Opportunities with Statistics Canada:

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Student Recreation Leader
The Department of Community Development and Recreation is seeking Student Recreation Leader(s) for the remainder of the school year. Work hours are based on recreation programs throughout the school year. Working under the direction of the Community Development & Recreation Director, student leaders will provide leadership at a variety of recreational programs and community events throughout the Municipality.
Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Responsibilities and hours are dependent on Covid-19 restrictions and are subject to change accordingly. Resumes, cover letters and references can be submitted to Mallory Fraser by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or can be submitted to the Municipal Office at 8296 HWY 7, PO Box 296, Sherbrooke NS, B0J 3C0. The deadline for Applications is Monday, March 10th, 2021 at 4:00 pm.
For the full job description please see: pdf 2021 Student Recreation Leader Job Description (158 KB)
RFP- Municipal Insurance
The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s invites proposals for its insurance program. All information supplied in response to the RFP must contain sufficient details to support the services proposed. The Proposals will be based upon the specifications contained in this document. The insurance policies will take effect as of midnight April 1st, 2021.
Proposals must be clearly marked “Municipal Insurance Services for the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s” and submitted before March 19th, 2021 at 4pm. Proposals can be submitted in hard copy or electronically to the attention of:
Marvin MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s
8296 HWY 7
PO Box 296
Sherbrooke, NS
B0J 3C0
Tel: (902) 522-2049
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For the full RFP document please see: | pdf MODSM INS RFP (404 KB) |
Addendum #1 & Addendum #2 | pdf Addendums (69 KB) |
NOTICE:
Under regular circumstances the building capacity of the St. Mary’s Recplex is 150 people including the ice surface and designated spectator area. Based on provincial regulations and with the Municipality being responsible for monitoring the compliance of the Covid-19 protocols, the following rules apply to the St. Mary’s Recplex:
- The maximum capacity of the facility is 75 individuals.
- The maximum capacity of the ice surface is 50 individuals.
- One care-giver per family is permitted for St. Mary’s Coyotes House League Hockey.
o Participants are asked to arrive right before their time on the ice and depart the facility right after.
o Dressing rooms may be used for participants to put on skates (it is still recommended that participants arrive dressed in gear). Five children per dressing room, each may be accompanied by a caregiver (up to a maximum of ten individuals per room).
o Care-givers are asked to stay in the designated spectator area until your child has completed their activity. Once your child is finished, you may assist them in the dressing room and depart the facility immediately following.
- One care-giver per family for youth 12 and under is permitted for St. Mary’s Rec Programs.
- No spectators are permitted for St. Mary’s Curling Club.
- No spectators are permitted for Adult Hockey League.
We ask for your patience while we attempt to keep recreational programs running and providing our residents the opportunity to be physically active during these unforeseen circumstances due to the current Global Pandemic caused by Corona Virus. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.