Temporary Full-time Manager, Parks Planning - Oshawa, Canada - City of Oshawa

City of Oshawa

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Oshawa, Canada

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Description

Job Snapshot:

Employee Type:

Temporary Full-Time
Location:Oshawa
Job Type:
Management
Professional Services
Experience:
Not Specified
Date Posted:
3/22/2023
A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30
minute drive from Toronto, the _
_City of Oshawa__ is one of Canada's fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co
operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship._

Job Title:
Temporary Full-Time Manager, Parks Planning & Development
Posting Number:004191

Department:
Safety and Facilities Services Department
Branch:Facilities Management Services

Location:

City Hall
Eligible for Hybrid Work:Yes

Posting Start Date:2023/03/22
Posting End Date:2023/03/30 by 4:30pm

Employment Group:
Exempt
Salary Grade:R-$117,206- $137,891 per annum
Standard Weekly
Hours of
Work
: 36.25 Shift Work Required**:No

Reporting to the Director, Facilities Management Services, the Manager, Parks Planning and Development is responsible for ensuring that parks and open spaces within the City of Oshawa are properly planned and developed to meet the needs of the community while maximizing the use of space in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Overseeing an asset portfolio of $140,000,000 and providing technical advice in preparation of the annual capital budget.

The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values:
Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).

Responsibilities:

Providing technical input and advice in the planning, design, development, project management and construction of parks and open space projects
Providing technical input and advice in the management of parks and open space assets including parks condition audits, lifecycle asset management and capital forecasting
Overseeing the annual parks capital budget preparation and submission, and providing technical advice on major capital funding recommendations
Managing and providing strong leadership to establish relationships and consultation processes with staff, clients, partners, consultants, and stakeholders
Providing strategic advice, interpretation of regulations as well as input for the resolution of complex issues
Developing a collaborative and high performing team as well as effective relationships with colleagues and partners along with encouraging innovation and effectively guiding, implementing, assessing and sustaining change initiatives

Requirements:

Demonstrated knowledge and skill generally associated with the completion of university degree in Landscape Architecture and a minimum of eight (8) years in a municipal parks development environment. Experience in parks capital project management would be considered an asset
Full professional membership in the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) with Association Seal as well as full professional membership in the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA)
Demonstrated management and leadership skills with maturity, sound judgement, tact and discretion
Experience in preparation of financial and technical reports along with excellent organizational, research and analytical skills
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, elected officials, external agencies, and the general public
Possession and maintenance of a valid unrestricted Class 'G' Ontario Drivers Licence

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file.

Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.