Join our Team

If you’re the kind of person that puts people first, leads by example, and holds the YMCA’s values of being caring, respectful, honest, inclusive and responsible – you’re a lot like us, and we’d love to meet you.

Why the YMCA?

There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job – you’ll embark on an exciting path of career development. Not only will you have the chance to help children, youth, and adults of all ages reach their true potential, you’ll be making a huge difference in your community.

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Achieve your personal and career goals at the Y!

✓ Comprehensive Group Benefits with employer cost-sharing, and a Pension Program with contribution matching

✓ Work-life balance and a family-friendly environment 

✓ Discounted Childcare and Summer Camp programs 

✓ Free YMCA Membership

✓ Lifelong learning including training and leadership opportunities to support your growth

✓ A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all of our employment practices so you can be your authentic self at work

Available Job Positions

  Current Job Openings:
- YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Title: Y-PHD Before and Afterschool Program LeaderPosition Status:  Full-Time, Seasonal; Monday to Friday, 7:30-9:00am and 12:00-5:30pm (until June 30, 2025)Compensation: $15.20 - $17.00 per hourStart More

- YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Poste: Coordonnateur/Trice des services en françaisBureaux: A travers la municipalité régionale d’HalifaxStatut: Temps plein Salaire: $49,000 - $55,000 par anDate de début: Le plus tôt possibleLe More

- YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Title: Community Pantry Volunteer Location: Community YThere is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.Every charity exists to help More

- YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Title: Director (Big Cove YMCA Camp)Reports To:  General Manager, Child Engagement and OperationsPosition Status: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: $50,000 - $60,000per yearStart Date: February 3, 2025 Location: 119 More

- YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Title: Inclusion CoordinatorPosition Status: Full TimeSalary: $27.96 - $32.61 per hour Start Date: Immediately Location: YMCA Purdy's Wharf Child Care CentreThe YMCA is a place where More

- YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Title: After School Program Staff (Community Y)Position Status: Part-Time (15 hours per week; Monday to Friday from 2:30-5:30pm)Compensation: $15.50 per hourLocation: Community YStart Date: February More

- YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Title: Front Desk Staff (Community Y)Position Status: Part-Time (8 -15 hours per week)Compensation: $15.50 per hourLocation: Community YStart Date: February 2025There is potential inside all More

- YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Title: Maintenance ManagerPosition Status: Full-Time, Seasonal Vacancies: 1Salary: $700 per week Start Date: June 2025Location: Big Cove Camp, Thorburn, NSThe YMCA is a place where More

- YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Title: Kitchen Assistant Position Status: Full-Time, Seasonal Vacancies: 1Salary: $650+ per week Start Date: June 2025Location: Big Cove Camp, Thorburn, NSThe YMCA is a place More

- YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

Title: Assistant Cook Position Status: Full-Time, Seasonal Vacancies: 1Salary: $650+ per week Start Date: June 2025Location: Big Cove Camp, Thorburn, NSThe YMCA is a place More

YMCA Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre

Discover numerous employment prospects and career services at the “YMCA Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre.” Our team collaborates with job seekers in local settings, providing support in the fields of job search, personal development, and community involvement.

Available Volunteer Positions

Program delivery Volunteer for Tax Clinic
YMCA Immigrant Services

Looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join our team as a Program Delivery Volunteer for the YMCA’s Free Tax Clinic for Newcomers!

Read the full position description here

Interested? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Shivani Narayanan, at [email protected] for more information.

After School Program

This position is responsible for ensuring quality, safe, and inclusive program delivery with a focus on physical literacy, cooperative play, and confidence building. As a volunteer you will work directly with school age youth (ages 5-17) to assist in delivering programming such as sports, crafts, games etc.  Apply here

Volunteer Youth Programs

This position is responsible for assisting in ensuring quality, safe, and inclusive program delivery with a focus on relationship building, socialization and more. Apply here

Health Management Volunteer

The Health Management department offers safe, accessible and
evidence-based classes for individuals living with chronic disease and/or mobility concerns.  Apply here

Volunteer Assistant Aquatic Leader
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth Halifax, NS

At the YMCA we know that our ability to partner with others in our community is through the passion and dedication of our employees and volunteers. Apply here

Future Volunteer Opportunities
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth Halifax, NS

Are you interested in joining our team as a volunteer? The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is always on the lookout for dynamic volunteers to join us in our journey of Building Healthy Communities through the Power of Belonging. Apply here

Volunteer at Canada Connects 
YMCA Immigrant Services

The YMCA Canada Connects Program is a volunteer matching program that is needs-driven and supports newcomers to become fully engaged in Canadian life by increasing their understanding of the social, cultural, and economic context of the new community. This is also a great opportunity to expand on your cultural knowledge and build meaningful relationships. Fill out the volunteer application form and send it to our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]

Tutor- Homework Club
Keshan Goodman Library, Halifax

The Homework Club is designed to provide academic support to Newcomer youth ages 13-18. To apply, fill out the volunteer application form and send it to our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]

Interpretation Volunteer
YMCA Immigrant Services

Volunteers will be responsible for facilitating communication for people with limited English proficiency. Our center is currently looking for individuals who are fluent in Ukrainian, Swahili, Chinese, Tigrinya, and Somali. In order to effectively provide services and programs to newcomers from different cultural backgrounds, we require language support for both clients and staff. The timings are quite flexible, as it is a needs-based support. All volunteers will be given at least a two-week notice when volunteer opportunities are available. To apply, fill out the volunteer application form and send it to our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]

Summer Camp Leader
YMCA Immigrant Services

Volunteers will engage and interact with children between the ages of 8-12 years. The YIS Summer Camp is a 6 week program that will begin in July and continue till the end of August. The Summer Camp Volunteer will support staff in effectively organizing and hosting activities. They will also be responsible for the well-being and safety of all the children attending the camp. Daily, there will be around 15 children present. To apply, fill out the volunteer application form and send it to our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]

YMCA Child Protection Standards

Employment with the YMCA is conditional upon a clear Child Abuse Register Check. For those 18 and over, employment is also subject to a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check. 

The YMCA is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults in its care. 

The YMCA is committed to:

  • providing a safe environment for children and young people;
  • identifies children, young people and vulnerable adults who are suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm; and 
  • takes appropriate action to see that such children, young people and vulnerable adults are kept safe at the YMCA.

Fall River

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Mandy


Director of Fall River Early Learning Child Care Centre

 "I've been a part of the YMCA in Alberta, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. I am honoured to be a part of building stronger communities through supporting families and most importantly children!"

Alex


Assistant Director of Fall River

"I love building relationships with the children and watching them discover new interests. On my personal time, I enjoy reading, listening to music and spending time with my family."

Jenna

" I am an ECE who is passionate about inclusion, and I strive to create warm environments where everyone thrives and feels supported."

Michelle

"I have worked as an RECE with the YMCA of Greater Toronto for the past 17 years. In my spare time, I enjoy time with my two children and husband, reading, gardening, traveling back to Trinidad to spending time with my extended family."

Rajwant

"I completed my Early Childhood Education diploma in Montreal and have been working with children since April of 2023. I love working with children because it gives me the opportunity to explore the world again through little eyes. "

Harman

"It has been a rewarding experience working with children and families. Each of them are unique in their own ways. I work to create an environment where children feel loved, cared for, respected, and like they belong."

Mujeeb

" Authentic play comes from down deep inside us. It’s not formed or motivated solely by others.

Satinder

"I really enjoy working with children and this is a great chance for me to do what I love! My hobbies are reading, travelling, and exploring different places. I encourage students to actively play and explore new things with their friends (based on their interests).

Gagan

"I adore working and playing with children and families; it is so rewarding. I work to create environments which will foster children’s holistic development, and where they can feel loved and safe. "

Navjeet

"For children’s development, I believe it is very important for an educator to be a good role model. I will give my best to my class in order to promote children’s social, emotional, lingual, cognitive, and intellectual development. "

Blessing

" The beauty of working with children is the ability to make a positive impact, not only in the children’s life but in the lives of their family and the community.

Sonia

"I am happy to dedicate my life to this job. As a daycare teacher, I love working with children, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where they can learn and grow. Seeing their smiling faces every day makes my job incredibly rewarding."

Priya

" I am an ECE who loves to spend time with the children, and I believe that we can learn more from the children than we expect. I also believe that in order to be a good educator, we must first be friends with the children.

Navdeep

"I love to play with the children, and create an environment for them where we can keep them safe and see them reach new milestones everyday. Seeing their growth and development gives me motivation to continue in this job. "

Morgan

"I’ve worked with infants, right through to preschoolers! I absolutely adore all children and have a vast experience working with children of different backgrounds, cultures and needs."

Fengjun

"I used to work as an after- school group leader with HRCE and helped my mom run a daycare at home. I have 3 nephews and 4 nieces; it is always a pleasure to spend time with them in the parks or doing activities like craft or play dough." 

Siya

" Children require an environment that reflects and respects their interests and ideas, provides creative and open-ended experiences, offers opportunities to work alone or alongside each other and promotes a sense of authentic choice.

Holly

"I have been in the ECE field since 2005, guiding and helping children ages 18 months to 10 years. I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, camping, beaches, or a nice peaceful walk. I think it's important for children to learn from their outdoor environment and neighborhood."

Kate

" Play is not knowing where you’re going, but having a great starting point

Kate

" Play is not knowing where you’re going, but having a great starting point

Coming Soon

Leadership Team

The YMCA leadership team supports all areas of the organization in serving our community. We provide quality programs and services that are reflective of the evolving communities we serve.

Brian Posavad

President & CEO
He/ Him
[email protected]
p. (902) 222-1177

Julie-Ann Vincent

Chief Operating Officer
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 222-7533

Maureen L. Hayward

Chief Financial Officer
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 423-4907 Ext. 225

Heather MacDonald

Chief Development Officer, Donor Relations
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 456-0583

Sahra MacNeill

Director, People & Culture
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 225-2790

Anna Barnes

Vice President, YMCA Atlantic Regional Development Centre (RDC)
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 221-8974

Victoria Collins

General Manager, Child Engagement & Operations
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-223-0015

Kailee Hominick

Director of Strategic Communications
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 222-7279

TL Johannesson

General Manager, Youth and Leadership Development
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-237-7490

John Meagher

General Manager, Asset & Development
He / Him
[email protected]
p. (902) 223-3986

InHae Park

General Manager Of YMCA Immigrant Services
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-457-6871

Michelle Rivoire

Vice President, Health, Fitness, and Aquatics
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-717-8060

Rebekah Skeete

Director, Employment Services Centre
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-461-2513 ext. 228

Lynda Thomas

Director, Employment Services Centre
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-499-7560

Meet our Current Directors

As a leading charity, the YMCA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. This group of community volunteers provides vision, strategic leadership and stewardship for the Association. The YMCA Board of Directors meets regularly with an Annual General Meeting held every spring. We are extremely grateful to every member, past or present, of the YMCA’s Board of Directors.

Stephen MacDonald

Chair

Stephen MacDonald is the President and Chief Executive Officer of EfficiencyOne, the not-for-profit operator of Canada’s first electricity efficiency utility, Efficiency Nova Scotia.

Lora MacEachern

Vice Chair

Lora MacEachern is a Senior Government Executive and Lawyer, with extensive experience in leadership, law, human resources, public policy, advocacy

Ashley Hill

Ashley Hill is the Founder and Executive Director of the PREP Academy, a community based non-profit organization that inspires and prepares African Nova Scotian students for college, university and beyond.

Jacob Woods

Jacob Woods is a Research Associate at the Nova Scotia Community College. Jacob is skilled in energy system analysis

Kevin Stoddart

Kevin is a Managing Partner at KBRS, Atlantic Canada’s largest talent management and recruitment organization with over 75 staff and offices throughout Atlantic Canada and Ontario.

Krista Jangaard

Dr. Krista Jangaard is the IWK Health Centre’s President & CEO. She first joined the IWK in 1996 in the division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and

Mary Navas

With three years of marketing agency experience at NATIONAL Public Relations working with clients across Atlantic Canada, Mary brings a fresh perspective to communication strategies,

Michelle Bussey

Michelle Bussey is the CEO of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA). Through NSAA, Michelle is working with industry, Government and communities to address the

Safia Rahemtulla

Safia is an Associate Partner in the Consulting practice of EY and holds a CPA, CA designation, a Certified Internal Auditor designation and a Certified Third Party Risk

Samantha Nixon

Samantha is a Coordinator with the Canadian Red Cross, supporting International Emergency Response through collaboration with the Government of Canada.

Sanjay Khanna

With over 25 years of experience, Sanjay has worked as part of the private and public sector focused on Information/Knowledge Management, ...

Sarah McInnes

Sarah is a Partner at McInnes Cooper, specializing in Immigration & Employment law.

Shelly Martin

Shelly Martin is a Mì’kmaq lawyer from Millbrook First Nation, is the Director of Governance for the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, a tribal Council providing programming and advisory services to eight Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq communities.

Sian Wren

Sian Wren is Vice President of Business Transformation at Emera. In this role, she led a large team of internal employees and external

Sonia Beattie

Sonia Beattie is the Vice-Provost, Planning & Analytics at Dalhousie University. With a strong passion for education, she completed degrees at both Dalhousie University and Memorial University before starting her career in postsecondary education.

YMCA Honourary Trustees​

The YMCA Honourary Trustees are former Directors who continue to support and provide strategic counsel to the YMCA.

Gregory (Greg) D. Auld,

Jennifer Berry,

Lydia Bugden,

Daniel M. Campbell &

Wesley G. Campbell,

Peter M. Conrod,

Paul J. Dyer,

Peter Doig

Peter G. Fardy,

Lou Gannon,

Mary Ellen Gurnham,

R.F. (Bob) Healy,

Fred Honsberger,

Wilfred Jackson,

John W. Lindsay Jr.

Brian Jessop

Cliff Langin,

Carole McDougall,

James MacGowan,

Stuart MacLean,

R.A. (Rod) McCulloch,

Kirk D. McIntyre,

Don C. Mills,

Robert Richardson,

L. Robert (Robbie) Shaw,

George Waye,

Sarah Young

Honourary Life Members

Audrey Manzer & Lou Gannon

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