Manager, Parks - Caledon, Canada - The Town of Caledon

The Town of Caledon

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Caledon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Description:

Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural, and agricultural communities.

Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you can
_make a difference__._

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Director, Planning/ Chief Planner this role is responsible for helping the division define strategies and frameworks that allow the Town of Caledon make sound decisions about environmental management and the natural heritage system and ensuring that parks and open spaces within the Town of Caledon are designed and constructed to meet the needs of the community while maximizing the use of space in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

As the Manager, Parks & Natural Heritage, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

Oversee project management and contract administration. Responsible for the project intake process, developing project plans, scheduling, preparing, and monitoring capital budgets and performance measures.
Develop and implement a comprehensive approach to public engagement for natural asset protection, sustainable communities, and climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Oversee the preparation of all policies and procedures relating to project specific initiatives.
Advise Growth Management Committee, Planning and Development, Council, etc. on all matter's natural heritage and parks.
Provide strong leadership to establish collaborative relationships and consultation processes with staff, affiliates, partners, consultants, residents, and stakeholders.
Supervise inhouse and contracted staff assigned to perform work and activities as defined herein.

We are seeking a passionate professional with a post-secondary degree in Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Urban Design and/or Public Administration from an accredited university or a closely related field.

Registered professional, and in good standing, with an accredited association (i.e., Landscape Architect, Engineer, Planner or suitable equivalent).

Full membership with the Canadian Institute of Planner (MCIP) and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (O.P.P.I) or equivalent is an asset.

This position offers a salary range of $122, $149,916.40 plus a competitive benefit package.