Manager of Parks - Vancouver, Canada - City of Port Alberni

City of Port Alberni
City of Port Alberni
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Vancouver, Canada

4 weeks ago

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**MANAGER OF PARKS

  • The City of Port Alberni is a community of over 18,000 people. Located centrally on Vancouver _
  • Island, we are a wellserviced and growing municipality that offers residents affordable west _
- coast living,_ _as well as proximity to oceans, lakes, rivers and mountains.
  • We are currently looking for a
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Manager of Parks to join a progressive and dynamic organization that provides
- a ful l range of programs and services to taxpayers. Reporting to the Director of Parks, Recreation and

  • Herit age, this position involves supervisory, project planning and administrative work

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for all functions related to maintenance operations, development of new
- infrastructure, and long-term planning for City parks and green spaces


Specific responsibilities include:

  • Supervisory, technical and administrative duties associated with planning, coordinating and directing
- maintenance operations, and developing new infrastructure
  • Supervising the work of staff; training staff as required
  • Planning, coordinating priorities and setting timelines
  • Ensuring high standards of effectiveness within the department
  • Liaising with community user groups, organizations and the public
  • Developing and managing operating and capital budgets

Qualifications & Experience:


  • Postsecondary education (degree or diploma) in a field related to project management, horticulture,
- arboriculture, turf management or landscape architecture
  • A minimum of 5 years' related experience, including demonstrated supervisory experience
  • Previous project management experience
- environment of parks operations
  • Thorough knowledge of occupational health and safety standards and practises
  • Ability to exercise independent judgement while working toward departmental objectives
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills
  • Valid unrestricted Class 5 driver's license for the Province of British Columbia
  • An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
  • This is an exempt position. A competitive salary is offered in addition to a comprehensive benefit package. Please _
- resume and cover letter by 4:30 pm on April 21, 2023:

Attention:
Human Resources

By mail:
City of Port Alberni, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V8


_We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that _
**_only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted._
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