What You Bring:
- Minimum 4 years of related experience, including supervisory or leadership experience
- Minimum 2 years of post-secondary education (equivalencies will be considered)
- Clean Criminal Records Check
- Strong knowledge of parks and recreation operations, equipment, arboriculture, horticulture, and turf maintenance
- Experience with equipment operation and maintenance
- Sound understanding of Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Act, safety legislation, and best practices
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational software
- Valid Criminal Record Check
Certifications (Must have or be willing to obtain within the first 18 months of employment):
- Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Q endorsement and clean driver’s abstract
- CAN/CSA-Z614 Playground Safety
- Pesticide Applicator Certification
- SAGA and Powered Mobile Equipment Operator certifications (including Loader, Grader, Backhoe, Skid Steer, Excavator, MEWP, Fall Protection, etc.)
Assets:
- Previous supervisory experience for Safety Excellence (LSE)
- Parks and Sports Field Operator
- Arboriculture Canada courses or horticulture-related credentials
- Turf Science Certificate (Level 1 and 2)
- Utility and Equipment Operator certifications
- Turf Management from Sports Turf Canada
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Courses
- Advanced Certificate of Leadership
- Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship or Horticulture Technologist Diploma
- Municipal (City Works) experience
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, climbing, and operating equipment
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and participation in an on-call rotation
What WE Offer:
- A salary range of $90,750.40 – $118,393.60 per annum (based on experience and qualifications)
- Employer-paid Health and Dental benefits package
- Health, Wellness & Learning Spending Account
- Membership to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre
- Enrollment in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
- 40-hour work week (evening, weekend, and on-call work required as operational needs dictate)
- And an amazing team to work with!!
This is a leadership role with real impact. Your decisions directly influence service levels, public safety, operational efficiency, and the quality of life in Beaumont. If you’re ready to lead parks operations in a growing municipality and make a visible difference in your community, we invite you to apply.
If you meet these qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document by 9:00 AM on February 26, 2026.
The City of Beaumont is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. This means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Any persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, careers@beaumont.ab.ca
Information For Applicants:
- Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system. If you have any difficulties, please reach out to our HR department.
- We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including reference checks, education verification, and a criminal record check.
