Manager, Recreation - Chatham-Kent, Canada - Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent

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Chatham-Kent, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Manager, Recreation & Community Engagement in the Recreation & Community Engagement Services division.

Job description

The Manager, Recreation Services is responsible for ensuring that high-quality recreation programming opportunities are available, accessible and improve quality of life for all residents and visitors of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Essential responsibilities

Demonstrate Chatham-Kent's core values and competencies

Responsible to hire, train, coach/mentor and manage the performance of the team

Lead, direct and motivate a team which consists of non-union full-time, part-time, seasonal employees

Oversee annual operating budget

Responsible for developing a long-term strategic plan, involving community partners that contribute to the overall well being of the community

Develop and implement business plan action items with measurable outcomes

Develop, implement, maintain and improve appropriate plans, programs, procedures and agreements which support the accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives.

Identify and leverage opportunities with other sections for efficiency, return on investment and better quality of service to the residents and visitors of Chatham-Kent

Responsible for identifying recreation trends using relevant data, best practices, and innovative programming

Play a lead role in driving new marketing strategies/tactics that increase the visibility, education and participation in recreation opportunities

Assist and work collaboratively with departmental cross divisional projects and programs to further the departmental and corporate goals and objectives

Responsible for ensuring that business units align with Council Strategic directions and the CK2035 strategic plan

Oversee the submission of grant opportunities

Develop, deliver and facilitate meetings, presentations, or public forums that will increase community engagement and build community capacity

Build, maintain and enhance innovative partnership opportunities

Develop and maintain positive relationships with community groups/organizations, vendors, contractors, all levels of government, service providers, private sector, not-for profits

Promote the programs through an active community relations campaign

Perform Occupation Health & Safety duties that align with the corporate policy mandates

Develop and enforce applicable legislation and regulations, corporate policies and procedures, as well as departmental procedures

Respond to inquiries and concerns from the public, council and community agencies with a focus on excellent customer service

Responsible for writing Reports to Council and required presentations

Chair of the Senior Advisory Committee

Essential qualifications

College diploma or university degree (preferably in recreation, business administration or related program), with four (4) to six (6) years of related experience

Supervisory experience, preferably in a municipal environment

Working knowledge of PerfectMind, FMW, JD Edwards (or other similar programs)

Other qualifications

Experience in aquatics or recreation program development, preferably in a municipal environment is an asset

Working knowledge of social media platforms is an asset

Certifications, memberships, licenses

Current Standard First Aid with CPR 'C' / willingness to train

Membership in related recreation organizations

Health & Safety Competency training is required within 6 months of hire date and will be maintained through refresher training once every 3 years

Work environment/hours of work

This position works mostly indoors

This position works weekdays with occasional evening and weekend hours

COVID-19 Vaccination

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.

Driver's licence/vehicle requirements

Because this position would be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's license with a reliable motor vehicle is necessary.

Background check requirements

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

This position works mostly indoors
This position works weekdays with occasional evening and weekend hours

Benefits:

This permanent full-time position will receive benefits including participation in the OMERS pension plan (mandatory), vacation entitlement and a comprehensive benefit package that includes life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long term disability, extended health and dental benefits following the successful completion of a 3 month waiting period.

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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.