Chief Executive Officer

Sport Nova Scotia (SNS)  is the leader and advocate for amateur sport in the province, representing more than 60 Provincial Sport Organizations and supporting over 160,000 Nova Scotians involved in sport as athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and administrators. Through leadership, advocacy, funding, and system coordination, the organization plays a central role in shaping how sport is delivered and experienced across the province.

Sport Nova Scotia is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of Sport Nova Scotia. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO ensures the organization remains effective, credible, and sustainable while serving as the primary advocate and spokesperson for amateur sport in the province. The CEO works closely with government and system partners in a federated environment of member organizations.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior executive to lead an evolving organization with significant public visibility and meaningful social impact.

Does this sound like you?
We are seeking a credible and personable senior leader with experience from a non-profit, public, or multi-stakeholder environment who is comfortable operating in a government‑adjacent context while maximizing revenue potential from diverse sources. Critical to success in this role is the ability to advance system collaboration within the province and across the country.

While direct sport sector experience is an asset, it is not a requirement. What is essential is:

A genuine passion for sport and its role in society;

The ability to learn quickly and build the capacity of the entire team through coaching and mentorship;

Strong governance, financial, and operational decision‑making (asset management considered an asset);

Experience leading through change and transition, including strategic planning;

Media‑facing expertise from a public‑facing advocacy role.

Please apply directly at Chief Executive Officer or contact Kevin Stoddart or Claire Holt ().

The principles of equal opportunity employment will be upheld throughout this process. KBRS will also provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact  or communicate your needs to the recruitment professionals named within this advertisement.

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