Assessing the Risk of Workplace Violence Guide
The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) Safety Branch continues adding new safety topics and trusted resources to Nova SAFE. The most recent is the Assessing the Risk of Workplace Violence Guide. You can find this on our resource page. Harassment in the workplace has increased. A 2020 survey conducted by the Federal Government found that 47% of women and 31% of men reported…read more
Funding for the ARFC Now Available
We are pleased to announce that funding has been received from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH) for the professional development of recreational practitioners across the province. CCTH has generously provided $29,451.45 towards subsidizing professional development opportunities through the Atlantic Recreation and Facilities Conference (ARFC) for members of both Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS) and the Recreation Facility Association of…read more
NEW! Building Maintenance Level 1 Course
RFANS is excited to announce the launch of the new Building Maintenance Level 1 Course, in partnership with the Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel (AARFP). This one-and-a-half-day course will cover areas of facility operation such as: preventive maintenance life cycle planning thermodynamics HVAC/boiler operation and mechanical maintenance basic carpentry painting basic electricity plumbing facility safety The course will be held at the RBC Centre…read more
Stay Updated with the NS Safety Branch
Nova SAFE is a new Safety Branch resource that offers a modern and convenient way for Nova Scotian employers, supervisors, and workers to access important safety information on regulatory requirements for a variety of Occupational Health and Safety and Technical Safety topics. We encourage members of RFANS to install the NovaSAFE app on their phone so they can access any OHS Act and regulation topics…read more
Atlantic Recreation & Facility Conference Registration Is Now Open
The fifth Atlantic Recreation & Facilities Conference (ARFC) will be held on May 29 – 31st, 2024 at the Delta Hotel in Fredericton, NB. This year’s theme is: ‘Adapt and Elevate’. As always, the Atlantic Recreation and Facilities Conference is brought to you in partnership by Recreation PEI, Recreation Nova Scotia, Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia, Recreation NB | Loisirs N.-B. and Recreation Newfoundland…read more
Mariners Centre Seeking Building Operations Manager
The Mariners Centre is a multi-purpose sport, recreation, and event facility in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Acting on the strategic priority of Customer Experience, Mariners Centre is looking to fill the role of Building Operations Manager to be responsible for the smooth operation of the Mariners on Main facility, including all equipment and systems, to provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for users and…read more
Town of Kentville, Parks and Recreation Hiring
The Town of Kentville, Parks and Recreation is looking to hire a full-time Arena 1/Small Equipment Operator (RPO2 certification required) or an Arena 2/Small Equipment Operator (Without RPO2 certification) to be responsible for arena operations and the Arena 1/Small Equipment Operator position will be responsible for refrigeration plant monitoring Deadline to apply is November 29, 2023 by 4pm View the full job description here.
NS Provincial Government Hiring
The Technical Safety Division of the Safety Branch is currently looking for a: Boiler & Pressure Equipment Inspector to conduct a wide variety of specialized, related technical inspections, investigations, qualification testing and supervising exams. and a Code & Design Administrator to be responsible for providing advanced specialized program administrative and technical expertise for the Boilers and Pressure Vessel and Power Engineering Programs, and leading other…read more
*UPDATED RFANS seeking proposals for a Training Needs Assessment
The Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia (RFANS) invites qualified consultants, businesses, and organizations to submit a proposal in response to a Request for Proposal to conduct a Training Needs Assessment for recreation and sport facilities in relation to facility operations within the province. RFANS provides opportunities for professional development and promotes the provision of high quality, safe facilities and recognizes that there are training…read more
CBRM, Emera Centre, is Seeking Two Full-Time Facilities Attendants
Under the direction of the designated Supervisor, the Facilities Attendant(s) will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the repair, maintenance, operation, and replacement of arenas under the jurisdiction of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM). Candidates must have and provide the following when applying: • A minimum of Grade 12 or GED equivalent. •…read more