Manager Of Parks & Recreation

The Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 invites applications for the position of Manager of Parks & Recreation. The successful candidate will report to the General Manager of Planning & Community Services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administer effective and efficient operations and maintenance of all parks and recreation infrastructure, buildings, lands, equipment, and programming.
• Evaluate and manage the operational performance of all department functions by providing supervisory direction and leadership to the staff team.
• Work collaboratively with the General Manager to develop and achieve the department’s annual business plan goals and priorities.
• Work collaboratively with the General Manager in the preparation and development of the department’s annual operating and capital budget and department-related municipal bylaws and policies.
• Supervise expenditure control within established policy guidelines and the approved operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare and complete annual performance appraisals for all direct reports.
• Provide Parks, Recreation and Community Services related reports, information and operational advice to the General Manager and other internal departments as needed.
• Prepare and present reports to the Council as needed including department quarterly reports.
• Prepare contracted services and community partnership initiative agreements and supporting documentation.
• Oversee responses to requests for information from landowners, the public and various community stakeholders.
• Foster a working environment focused on continuous improvement and public/customer service.
• Manage the VIC programs and services including customer information services, Trading Post retail and concession services, and the interpretive educational programs.
• Manage the administration of the municipality’s community grant programs.
• Complete review of insurance coverage, facility inspections and risk management issues involving legal liability.
• Participate in workplace safety initiatives and undertake leadership responsibility in relation to the municipal Health and Safety Program.
• Undertake all project management of the department’s approved capital projects including the scheduling, hiring, and managing of any contractors needed.
• Remain well-informed with changing trends within the parks and recreation industry.
• Oversee recruitment and training of personnel with a strong emphasis on safety.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Degree in Parks and Recreation.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a Parks environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills and proficient with Microsoft Suite of programs.
• Strong skills in developing plans, reports, and budgets.
• Experience in equipment operation will be considered an asset.
• Provide a Driver’s Abstract.

Please visit http://www.md.bonnyville.ab.ca/jobs.aspx for a full job description.

All interested applicants are invited to submit their resume, in confidence to:

Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87
Attn: Employment Officer
Postal Bag 1010
Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2J7
Fax: (780) 826-4524

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $120,016.26 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person