The Recreation Nova Scotia Board of Directors is pleased to announce Graham Mounsey as the new Executive Director. Graham has been with Recreation Nova Scotia since 2018 and has led and supported various projects, most recently leading the Anti-Racism Charter in Recreation portfolio. Before this, Graham worked with the Scottish Sport Governing Bodies for Basketball and Snowsport in Sport Development, where he helped build participation and develop the workforce amongst clubs. Graham comes to the position with a BSc (Hons) in Applied Sport Science and is pursuing an MA in Leisure Studies at Dalhousie University.
“We are excited to have Graham step into the role of Executive Director,” said Rachel Bedingfield, President of Recreation Nova Scotia, “It’s a critical time for our sector. Communities across Nova Scotia depend on recreation and leisure services to provide safe spaces that support opportunities for community and individual well-being. These past years, we have especially seen our membership provide emergency responses to pandemic needs, climate emergencies, and the housing crisis. Our members are responsible for public parks and conservation awareness, accessibility planning, skill development, community planning strategies and ensuring that Nova Scotians have everything they need to thrive. I am confident that Graham is the leader who will continue to grow our organization to support our members better as the role of recreation continues to evolve in communities throughout our province.”
“I’m delighted to be taking on this role, and I’m really grateful to Rachel and the Board of RNS for their support as I take this step,” said Graham. “There is such great opportunity ahead for Recreation Nova Scotia as we look to renew our strategic plan and find new and improved ways to support the recreation sector across the province meaningfully. I’m thrilled to be able to contribute and serve our members in the Executive Director role and continue to work with the staff and the Board at RNS.”
The Board wishes to thank Marc Seguin for serving in this position for the past two years and for his dedication and support to the organization. We wish him the best of luck on his next adventure.
Graham will begin his new role on June 17, 2024, and can be reached at