Parks Superintendent

The Opportunity:

The City is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the permanent full-time role of Parks Superintendent. The Parks Superintendent is responsible for the overall leadership and supervision of the Parks section. This role leads a team of subject matter experts in the fulfilment of department services.

• This position focuses on overseeing parks community development initiatives and overall leading and facilitation of community planning and design within the section.
• While managing a number of projects, this position is responsible for communication and public relations, risk and safety management, and a number of other administrative responsibilities including contract management, budgeting, and policy development.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Related university undergraduate degree such as Environmental Management, Business Management, Recreation Administration, or Planning.
• Coursework or certification in Horticulture, Planning, Finance, Landscape Design or Environment Management would be an asset.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a parks management and program service delivery that must include demonstrated innovation, financial and staff management achievements.
• Experience in senior management in a Parks & Public Works delivery system with a demonstrated ability to put together successful delivery teams and to facilitate community development approach to service delivery.
• Supervisory experience in a diverse and fast paced environment with changing priorities.
• Thorough knowledge of Arboriculture, Ecology, Biodiversity & Reclamation.
• Good judgment in making decisions
• Able to work independently and as part of a committed team.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including ability to speak and write effectively.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish relationships and act with respect and integrity.
• Knowledge of computer systems such as MS Office 365 including JD Edwards, GIS software and other relevant software.

Affiliation:

Exempt

Remuneration:

$55.38 to $69.23 per hour ($108,415 to $135,518) per annum).

Hours of Work:

75 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, overtime on evenings and/or weekends may be required when needed.

Additional Information:

Follow the link for additional information - https://www.reddeer.ca/careers/what-we-offer/

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.