Parks, Recreation and Facilities Manager

Position Summary

In the Town of Vegreville, you’ll feel right at home in this vibrant and welcoming community approximately 1 hour east of Edmonton on the Trans-Canada 16 Highway. With the small-town feeling, as the manager of parks, recreation, and facilities, you’ll be embracing change to create an enhanced quality of life for our citizens. In Vegreville you’ll have #roomtogrow

Our Ideal Candidate

Are you a relationship builder and someone who is able to promote a culture of continuous improvement? Are you a strategic thinker? Are you a problem solver who can quickly adapt to changing situations and works well under pressure? If so, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a Parks, Recreation and Facilities Manager, who will collaborate, support, and lead a dedicated team to focus on continuous improvement, fulfil service level requirements, as well as manage emergent concerns in an effective and efficient manner!

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and skills, consisting of an annual salary plus a generous benefits package based on a 40-hour week.

Eligible for EDO (Earned Day Off) Program.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Oversee and supervise Service Branch staff and contracts

Participate in Community Services Department strategic planning within the Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

Provide financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring for annual operating and capital budgets, as well as multi-year financial plans

Ensure parks, open spaces, trails, sports fields, and municipal building grounds and sidewalks are maintained to required seasonal standards, policies, and within available Town resources

Ensure the operations of Town owned and operated recreation and cultural facilities, as well as programs and services, are managed within standards, policies, and available Town resources

Responsible for the management and planning of capital maintenance projects, security, safety and the ongoing operations, maintenance, and improvements of all municipal owned buildings

Ensure that Town’s physical spaces, assets, systems, and equipment aligns with the organization’s Strategic Plan

Ensure appropriate safety and risk management policies, directives, and procedures are in place and followed

Complete job description is available upon request.

Requirements:

Post-Secondary Degree in Recreation or Business Administration/Management or a related field

5 years progressive supervisory and leadership experience with the ability to mentor, coach and inspire others

A combination of education and/or experience related to this position will be considered

Practical knowledge and understanding of Municipal policies, procedures, and processes as well as a working knowledge of recreation programming, greenspace management, facility maintenance & management.

Knowledge of project management essentials is an asset

Knowledge of safety standards and practices, grant funding and reporting requirements, and budget preparation and administration

Ability to mediate and problem solve multifaceted situations

Satisfactory background screening is required for this position including a Criminal Record Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check

A Class 5 Driver’s License with a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract

A valid First Aid and CPR Certificate

Employer Contact:

Name: Phil Rowe Email: prowe@vegreville.com

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: May 10, 2022
Closing Date: May 25, 2022