Supervisor Parks Infrastructure Operations - Richmond Hill, Canada - City of Richmond Hill

City of Richmond Hill

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Richmond Hill, Canada

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Description

Posting Id Department- Community Services- Division- Public Works Operations- Section- Parks Infrastructure- Job Grade- SEA40 Grade 08- Rate of Pay- $111, $131,355.

00 Hourly- Job Type- Temporary Full Time- Employee Group- SEA- Replacement/New Position- Replacement- Posting Type- Internal and External- Posting Date- 04/08/2024- Application Deadline- 05/03/2024- Contract Length- 12 Months
Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Parks Services and Infrastructure, the Supervisor will provide strong leadership and expert guidance to staff by following the City's core values of Care, Collaboration, Courage, and Service.

Under management direction, you will provide supervision, and co-ordinate daily section activities including planning and delivering operations and maintenance services in support of all parks and related activities to achieve year round service levels and work plan objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee the integrated operations and maintenance of parks and public realm and their assets, and performs routine site inspections to evaluate the quality and scope of work being performed.
Use best practices, current playground standards and approved guidelines to protect, preserve and minimize damage and risk to City's parks system.
Based on parks service catalogue, implements and maintains established level of service and best practices and makes recommendations for revisions as required.
Supervises, monitors, and prepares specifications for maintenance / service contracts and ensures that work is being performed effectively and safely according to city and departmental policies. Completes required correspondence relating to contracts and maintains up to date files.
Communicate and liaise with other departments/sections, residents, other municipalities, developers, contractors and/or consultants, as required, in relation to completed and proposed work, issues, complaints, programs and policies
Provide design review comments and recommendations on infrastructure projects which may include capital improvements, site plan and new development
Knowledgeable in Maximo work order management database or other similar databases
Responsible for day to day supervision of all assigned staff including scheduling, monitoring and assignment of work orders and tracking
Assist in the preparation and review of Council reports and briefing notes
Be familiar with collective bargaining agreements and carry out performance management and disciplinary action when required; sets up training and continuous learning as applicable

Key Duties and Responsibilities Continued:

Lead and/or participate in staff recruitment by identifying vacancies, posting, conducting interviews and onboarding
Adhere to all safety requirements, ensuring staff are working safely and efficiently, are trained and competent in their duties, use of equipment/tools and promote a safe working environment
Manage special projects and maintenance contracts, contract plans and contract payments and implements quality control/quality assurance for project deliverables
Prepares contract documents and tender specifications for services, supplies and equipment and administers bid analysis / contract award.
Assist in the annual operating and capital budget process including preparation of business cases, identifying resources, statistical analysis, benchmarking and tracking of growth and trends
Assist in data gathering for performance monitoring and decision making including maintenance of assets
Responsible for winter operations supervision including inspection and assessment of pavement surface conditions, snow plowing/removal and sanding/salting/deicing on roads, sidewalks, pathways and municipal facility parking lots, etc.
Assists with Citywide Operations maintenance programs, provide backup support and act in the absence of other supervisors and the Manager of Parks Services and Infrastructure

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or post secondary diploma in Parks Management, Landscaping, or related discipline
Certified in Playground safety standards is an asset
Certified Sports Turf Management is an asset
DZ License is an asset
5 years of progressive related experience
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Maximo, ArcMap, GPS tracking software, SAP, CRM software
Project Management Skills
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of park maintenance operations, municipal administration, park facilities management and human resources management
Experience reading and interpreting detailed parks design and engineering drawings
Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, AODA, etc. as it applies to Parks maintenance operations
Experience preparing tender docume