Supervisor - Facility Operations - Recreation - Kentville, Canada - KENTVILLE

KENTVILLE

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Kentville, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

**Kentville Parks and Recreation Department
**Supervisor, Facility Operations
**The Town of Kentville is a thriving community located in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, Nova
Scotia. Well known for having an abundance of recreation offerings, residence and visitors have
access to multiple different trail systems, nature reserves, an internationally ranked mountain
bike park, multiple top-end sport fields and facilities, community events and celebrations, and
award-winning programming. Kentville offers big city opportunity in a small-town atmosphere.

Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
The Town of Kentville recently adopted our first Accessibility Action Plan, a testament to our
commitment to developing and supporting a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment
for all staff and community members. We encourage applicants from equity deserving
inclusion (EDI) as part of this framework and are committed to continuing our education and
awareness as an organization. we do this by following our Respectful Workplace Policy, hosting
regular education sessions for staff, and through the creation of an internal committee focused
on moving forward with all recommendations outlined in the town's Accessibility Action Plan. If
you have questions on how we can ensure a safe place of employment, or how the hiring
process can accommodate your needs, we invite you to reach out and contact us.

Your opportunity
We are looking for a motivated individual with experience in recreation facility operations and
park operations to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Parks and Recreation, you will be
responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Kentville Centennial Arena and the green
spaces within the Town of Kentville. You will be responsible for leading park staff and arena
staff to accomplish the goals set forth by the Parks and Recreation department and ensuring
the highest standard of service is maintained within all our parks and recreation facilities.

Why work with us?
Being a part of the Kentville parks and recreation team means you will be working in a
dedicated, positive, and supportive environment. Our department is known for its high standard
of service, it's dedication to innovation, and its commitment to serving all members of our
community. We do this because we value our people and we're passionate about what we do.
Really passionate. Our department has an environment that offers support and encouragement
so you can achieve your professional goals. Trust, accountability, and fun are the foundations of
our workplace culture.

Flexibility/working remotely:
This is a job that often requires you to be onsite and you are
provided with an office. However, to support work/life balance there is also an option to be able
to spend part of your time working from home. You will be supplied with all the technology
needed to make this happen.

Wellness Fund:
We provide a $150 annual wellness benefit to all employees. Your wellbeing
matters to us.

Benefits:
Your employee benefits include access to a health and dental plan, vision care,
disability insurance, employee assistance program and life insurance. As well, we offer a
matched pension plan of 9.0%, access to a professional development budget, a smart phone
and use of a town vehicle.

Vacation:
We provide an excellent vacation package and expect you to use it

Fun:
This can't be stressed enough; the Parks and Recreation Department is built on equal
parts hard work and fun. We make connecting and playing together a priority. And we celebrate
birthdays because you need to be reminded of how important you are to us

Location:
You will be working in the Town of Kentville, and lucky for you this is a great place to
live, work and play (thanks in large part to the work that you will be doing).

Job Duties
Supervisory Responsibilities

With support from the arena and park leaders, you will plan, organize, oversee,

coordinate, and review the work of staff related to parks and facilities.

You will be responsible for the training and directing of fulltime, parttime, and seasonal

parks and facilities staff, including unionized employees. This will be done in accordance
with the Town of Kentville's Human Resource Policy Manual.

You will support the Manager, Recreation Facilities and Parks in the hiring of summer

employees

You will implement staff work schedules for arena staff and green space staff (trails,

parks, and fields)

Parks, Trails, Recreation Facilities

Oversee work performed by consultants and contractors
Provide general supervision and management into the daytoday operations of

- municipal parks & recreation facilities.

Ensure that facility equipment, supply inventory, and fleet vehicles are maintained
Ensure regular safety inspections on equipment/facilities and safeguard municipal

- assets.