Supervisor, Operations - Whitby, Canada - The Town of Whitby

The Town of Whitby

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Whitby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Open Date

May :52:00 PM
Close Date
Jun :59:00 PM
Position Title

Supervisor, Operations

Parks
Posting Type
Fulltime
Posting Status
Active
Position Length
Permanent
Department Group
Operational Services
Hours per Week
40 hours
Department
Community Services
Openings
1
Education
College Diploma
Experience
5 years
Salary Range

- $107,895 - $126,935 per annum
Description:
Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let's grow together.

Supervisor, Operations - Parks:

Who We Are

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.

The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area.

Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada.

Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031.

Whitby's Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby's planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame.

The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre.

Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.

Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming.

On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community.

Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us.

We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.

The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position.

We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.

Let's grow together.

What You Will Get To Do

Reporting to the Manager, Operations - Parks, the Supervisor, Operations - Parks is responsible for overseeing the daily operation and supervision of the Parks division including:

Supervising, planning and delivering the day-to-day operation;
Providing input to the development of long term resource needs and strategic plans;
Recruitment, training, personnel development and labour relations;
Supervision, scheduling and oversight of work performed by staff and contractors;
Ensure that the required staff, equipment and materials are available;
Preparation, evaluation and administration of various tenders/quotations;
Ensure compliance, including training and documentation, with technical regulations and legislation, i.e. Electrical Safety Authority, Canadian Standards Association Playground Standards, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Ministry of the Environment requirements, International Society of Arboriculture best practices, etc.;
Developing, implementing and training of new and existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and ensuring compliance and documentation as applicable, adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
Provide input to the capital and operating budget process;
Effectively respond to general requests, concerns and complaints from residents, the public, user groups, senior staff, and other departments; and,
Other duties as may be assigned.

Who You Are

Our Operational Services team is looking for a strong leader who motivates and guides individuals and holds them accountable for results.

You lead, motivate, and supervise effectively in a complex, unionized work environment.

You are a collaborative problem solver that has experience negotiating between competing priorities or projects and ensure the perspectives of others are considered.

You use your knowledge and experience in the field coupled with strong communication and interpersonal skills to guide staff and stakeholders.

You demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with a broad range of partners and while dealing with sensitive issues.

You creatively problem solve by identifying, gathering, and processing relevant information. You demonstrate adeptness in negotiation and approach situations with the goal of supporting