Manager, Parks Operations, Forestry - Waterloo, Canada - City of Waterloo

City of Waterloo

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Waterloo, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Description:

Accountabilities:

Provide the daytoday oversight, support, development and mentoring of the Parks, Forestry and Horticulture services staff.
Demonstrate excellence in communications, both written and verbal, within the section, other teams, and departments, and with members of the public and Council; including writing, reviewing and editing of staff reports.
Complete annual performance appraisal of staff within the section and annual work plans.
Develop, implement, review and maintain appropriate strategies, plans, policies and procedures that support successful achievement of the section's and division's business plans and key initiatives.
Prepare and present information and reports related to section issues and recommend specific actions required to update Council, Senior Management Team, media and others.
Administer applicable legislation and regulations relevant to section programs and services, including relevant Collective Agreements, Health and Safety, and other corporate policies.
Develop, review and maintain practices and procedures that support the effective operation of the section.
Foster and promote a positive workplace free of intimidation, incivility and harassment. Demonstrate commitment to and be accountable for adherence to ethical behaviour and the code of conduct.
Develop, recommend and effectively manage approved Master Plans and Strategies related to the section.
Develop and implement the division approved operating and capital budgets, monitor and take appropriate actions to ensure adherence to the approved budget.
Prepare tenders and quotes, coordinate tendering, undertake negotiations and undertake purchasing and accounts management of applicable budgeted works within corporate procurement bylaw and policies.
Develop, implement, review, maintain and continuously improve appropriate plans, policies, procedures and agreements that support successful achievement of the section's goals and objectives. Communicate this information to ensure understanding and adherence by staff.
Oversee the delivery of cost effective parks, forestry and horticulture operations and services to the City and public.
Provide effective public relations to sustain a positive image for the City of Waterloo.
Represent the Corporation and department at relevant meetings, including legal proceedings, where the Manager may be required to provide testimony and documentation as necessary.
Establish and maintain relationships with peers, counterparts in other organizations, and industry and business partners.
Provide management support to cemetery services as may be required on a temporary basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Postsecondary diploma in Parks Administration, Urban Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture or related field, or equivalent.
Minimum of five (5) years of parks, forestry and horticulture supervisory experience preferably in a unionized environment.
ISA Certification or ability to obtain within one year.
Must possess Playground Practitioner's Certificate or obtain within one year.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word.
Demonstrated management and performance management skills, including the ability to effectively lead a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed for professional report writing and presentations to Council, media and various internal and external groups.
Demonstrated business development, budget, financial, marketing and customer service skills.
Experience leading projects and ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external partners.
Sound knowledge of budget preparation and control.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching and human relations skills to effectively develop staff.
Sound knowledge of section operations and relevant current management, technical and operating practices.
Sound knowledge of all applicable regulations and Acts, including good working knowledge of the legislative requirements of all applicable operations.
Knowledge of cemetery operations is considered an asset.
Leadership skills to create a constructive, results oriented work environment and to motivate staff to undertake and complete activities to achieve optimum operational results.
Interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and conflict resolution to develop and perpetuate good working relationships with staff, coworkers, peers and service providers.
Valid Class G driver's license (DZ preferred) and equipment operation experience

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The City of Waterloo strives to be an employer of choice for strong talent dedicated to serving our community, and offer the following:

Flexible work schedules to support and nurture work-life balance;
Competitive wages and a fulsome employer paid benefits package, including paid sick leave, longterm disability, OMERS pension and an Emp