Moose Jaw, SK – The City of Moose Jaw is pleased to announce an organizational enhancement with the establishment of a new department: Community Services.

This new department will bring together the Parks & Recreation as well as Planning & Development Departments, the two will now operate as a unified team with a renewed focus on delivering customer service to residents. The newly formed department will be led by Director of Community Services, Derek Blais.

“We’re excited to move forward with a greater synergy between staff who now work closer together to provide enhanced services,” explained City Manager, Maryse Carmichael. “As Moose Jaw continues to grow, we are committed to finding efficiencies and manage our resources judiciously while supporting our employees who deliver services to residents.”

The Community Services Department will encompass all the programming and services previously offered by the Parks and Recreation Department, as well as responsibilities related to planning & development, building standards and land management.

The new organizational structure officially took effect on August 27, 2024.