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We’re Hiring: Summer Eco-Recreation Leaders (2 Positions)!

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is pleased to partner with the Clean Foundation through the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program to hire two Summer Eco-Recreation Leaders for Summer 2026. This 9-week internship (35 hours per week) begins June 25, 2026 (expected start date) and pays $17.00 per hour. Based at 8296 Highway 7 in Sherbrooke, the successful candidates will plan and lead interactive eco-recreation activities, including day camp programming, guided hikes highlighting local ecosystems and wildlife, and hands-on educational experiences that promote sustainability and Leave No Trace principles. This dynamic, outdoor position involves working with children and community members of all ages in parks, trails, and forests throughout the Municipality, and is ideal for individuals who are passionate about the environment, enjoy being active, and thrive in a team-based setting.
To be eligible, applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the internship, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or legally entitled to work in Canada, reside in Nova Scotia for the duration of the internship, and not be an immediate family member of the host employer. The Clean Leadership Program is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes applications from qualified self-identifying First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, Racialized Youth, Persons with Disabilities, Newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ applicants.
For full details and application information, please visit:https://cleanfoundation.ca/job/summer-eco-recreation-leader/

COTW - March 4th 2026

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  1. Call to Order
  1. Roll Call
  1. Additions to the Agenda
  1. Approval of the Agenda
  1. Approval of Minutes of COTW held Wednesday February 18th, 2026
  1. Business Arising from Minutes
  1. Correspondence
    1. Correspondence dated February 24, 2026, from NSFM Communications re: Bill 186 – Support for Fire Protection Services Act
    2. Correspondence dated February 24, 2026, from NSFM re: NS Provincial Budget 2026-27
  1. Other Matters of Business
    1. Staff Report – Health Care Appreciation
    2. Staff Report - 2026 2027 General Government Grants
    3. Staff Report – Declaring Municipal Land Surplus
    4. Staff Report – Fire Protection Services Act – Bill 186
    5. MODG Shared Service Agreement Renewal – Verbal Report
    6. Staff Report - Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Nova Scotia Federations of Municipalities Conferences
    7. Setting Date for AGM
    8. Staff Report – RFP Award for Design of Multi-Use Trail – Old Road Hill
  1. In-Camera: Contract Negotiations

Adjournment

Council Meeting - March 4th 2026

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St. Marys Municipal Council will be meeting next Wednesday 4 March at 5:00pm to discuss the upcoming cuts to the operating budget of the Sherbrooke Village Museum. 

The public is encouraged to attend.

  1. Call to Order
  1. Roll Call
  1. Additions to the Agenda
  1. Approval of the Agenda
  1. Approval of Minutes of Council Meeting held Wednesday February 18th, 2026
  1. Business Arising from Minutes
  1. Correspondence
    1. Correspondence – Sherbrooke Village Budget Cuts
  • Please see agenda/package.

Adjournment

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  • Recreation program updates & cancellations
  • Garbage & recyclable pickup schedule changes
  • Other important community announcements

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