- Provide liaison, consultative and resource services to community partners, service providers, user groups and other stakeholders.
- Develop, administer, and manage consultants, contracts and minor and major capital projects.
- Prepare reports, memos, emails and other correspondence to a wide range of internal and external clients, including Mayor and Council.
- Prepare and administer operating budgets for facilities, programs, events, and major initiatives.
- Foster community support and involvement in services and programs.
- Lead teams to deliver major parks projects and initiatives.
- Participate on cross-functional teams to support the advancement of corporate and community projects and initiatives.
- Ensure that corporate and departmental objectives and requirements as identified in relevant strategies (e.g. Parks and Open Space, Strategy, Community Wellness Strategy, Ecological Network Management Strategy) are met.
- Plan, schedule, assign, mentor, supervise and review the work of subordinate staff, contractors, and volunteers.
- Hire, supervise, coordinate, schedule and provide feedback to staff, including providing formal performance reviews as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Knowledge of the principles, practices, objectives and philosophy of municipal government, parks programming, and community recreation services.
- Knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies governing the work performed.
- Knowledge of the parks and recreation programming needs and community needs of the citizens in the geographic area.
- Ability to plan, develop, coordinate and administer parks programs including major parks events.
- Ability to provide liaison, consultative and advisory services to multiple community partner and user groups.
- Ability to develop and promote community interest and involvement in parks programs.
- Ability to recruit, supervise, lead, mentor, delegate, coordinate and schedule the work of staff and also assist in the work.
- Ability to work effectively with volunteers.
- Ability to effectively multi-task and manage competing work demands, work well under pressure and deal with stressful situations with professionalism.
- Ability to courteously and effectively deal with the public in providing information and assistance regarding parks and recreation activities and programs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of groups, businesses and association members.
- Ability to work both independently and interdependently while exercising sound judgement and initiative.
- Ability to prepare and administer budgets.
- Ability to prepare and maintain correspondence, records and reports.
- Ability to use PeopleSoft or a similar financial management system.
- Ability to use REDMS or a similar records management system.
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook effectively.
Qualifications and Experience:
A university degree in a related discipline such as parks management, recreation management, cultural services, social planning, environmental science, public administration, business administration, or leadership, including or supplemented by specialized courses, plus a minimum of 5 years' experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence for the Province of BC.
Working Conditions:
Duties are mostly performed in an office environment. Outdoor site visits are also required.
The City of Richmond offers a competitive pay and benefits program, attractive incentives and a compressed work day schedule. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision "to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada," please submit your application by following the instructions below:
The City of Richmond uses an applicant tracking system for candidates wishing to view and apply for available career opportunities. For further information regarding position details and to apply, please visit our website at
We are accepting applications until March 19, 2024The City of Richmond is an inclusive employer committed to employment equity objectives and invites applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest. No telephone inquiries please.
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Description
Overview
The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community in pursuit of our vision
to be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada.
People l Excellence l Leadership l Team l Innovation
Imagine a career with the City of Richmond, a dynamic environment for growth and continuous improvement, fostered by our collective strengths and creativity. We are a vibrant, diverse cosmopolitan city, supported by a strong economy and recognized as leaders in innovation and service delivery excellence. The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community.Coordinator, Leisure Services (Parks)
This position carries out a variety of administrative work in planning, developing, coordinating and administering citywide parks services activities, programs and events. This position manages facility operations and maintenance and oversees agreements with community partners for facility and park land use. This position supervises the Coordinator, Parks Programs and other staff and volunteers.
Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: