Manager, Parks Operations

Job Summary

Under the direction of Senior Manager, Parks, the successful candidate will be responsible for the consistent delivery of multiple park programs and functions utilizing all human, vehicle/equipment and other resources in the area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the proactive planning, implementation and co-ordination of assigned portfolios
• Delivers parks services relating to trails and open spaces, active parkland, passive park areas, sports parks, festival and special event venues, programming and amenities
• Manages the recruitment, training, evaluation and scheduling of staff resources to meet the expectations of the public and Council
• Ensures due diligence is undertaken by all assigned staff concerning risk management and occupational health and safety issues
• Develops corporate relationships with representatives of outside agencies boards and organizations within the area
• Assists the Manager and Director in developing master plans with carrying out feasibility and business studies to meet future growth demands in the City
• Responsible for administration, monitoring and preparation of the capital and current area budgets
• Responsible for the operational compliance of statutory requirements of employee human rights, workers compensation, labour standards, environment and property bylaws affecting City building/lands
• Resolves customer complaints and concerns
• Recommends through the Manager, Parks Operations, Mississauga's new or revised service levels and delivery policies to meet public needs
• Prepares Corporate reports and recommendations for the Manager, Parks Operations
• Ensures compliance with all applicable Purchasing and Procurement By Laws and Policies
• Required to participate in the On-Call and Standby Program
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Horticulture, Parks Administration, Public Administration or related field
• A minimum of seven (7) years of related management and/or supervisory experience
• Demonstrated supervisory, leadership and team-building skills required
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to liaise effectively with the public, elected officials and outside agencies
• Must have strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of park maintenance operations, municipal administration, park facilities management and human resources management.

Hourly Rate/Salary:$91,294.00 - $121,725.00
Hours of Work:40
Work Location:950 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
Department/Division/Section:CMS/Community Services Dept,CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment,Parks Operations
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

COVID-19 Update:As per the City’s Employee Recruitment Policy, all external candidates (including previously employed individuals) must show their Fully Vaccinated Confirmation or apply for and receive confirmation of a creed or medical exemption from the City before their first day.

A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has notbeen granted.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005and the OntarioHuman Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.