In Bloom Program Lead - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Number:49069**This position is accountable for the implementation of the In Bloom portfolio, which primarily includes Front Yards in Bloom, Edmonton in Bloom Awards, Partners in Parks, and Boulevard Gardens. These programs increase citizen interest, support, and involvement in beautification and environmental awareness as it relates to gardening and landscaping while celebrating citizen involvement and achievement in their gardening efforts.

This position's duties include program strategy involving creation, coordination, and delivery of programs and events, research of best practices, and final evaluations.

A key responsibility of this role is managing staff, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and volunteer appreciation.

This position supports partnerships with internal and external organizations to enhance beautification and environmental awareness efforts throughout the City of Edmonton.

These partnerships include development of new and additional engagement, sponsorship, and grant funded opportunities. The Program Lead also manages the accurate collection of data and operates the program within budget guidelines.

Program & Event Strategy Implementation:

Program development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of the program
Responsible for collecting program data to evaluate programs, as well as program and resource effectiveness
Provides professional advice and direction in their area of program specialty to internal and external clients in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of program and/or services

Partner Relations:

Coordinate and communicate with all internal and external stakeholders
Research, coordinate, develop and enhance sponsorships, donations, or grants to support programs
Support residents who are interested in gardening on the boulevard in front of their home
Coordinate with internal groups regarding agreements, declarations and licence of occupations, mapping and routing
Coordinate central inventory for agreements, declarations and licence of occupations, mapping and routing
Oversee the planning, organizing, and execution of the event(s)
Other administrative requirements as the programs develop

Leadership & Supervision:

Recruit, train, and provide leadership to, and supervise staff & volunteers
Ensure staff and volunteer safety in accordance to OH&S act
Provide recognition for staff and volunteers
Define the role of volunteers as it relates to the program(s)
Provide central coordination with volunteers (group or individual) relevant to program participation
Other operational program needs to support the OPDP team
Represent programs, and the larger OPDP team at meetings, external events, and on committees
Develops and implements appropriate problem solving processes that result in action plans to meet objectives and department mandates
Professional acumen in communications including, public presentations, negotiation skills, difficult situations and resolve conflicts
Manage group dynamics and processes

Qualifications:

University Degree in Recreation, Project or Program Management, Environmental Sciences, or a related degree
A professional designation in Horticulture, Environmental Management, Project Management or similar field would be an asset
Three (3) years experience in coordination of urban greening, urban forestry, horticulture, community gardens, or recreationrelated programs and events
One(1) year experience in supervising professional/paid staff, including providing leadership, direction and evaluating performance of subordinates
Extensive knowledge in park operations, practices and procedures
Extensive knowledge of the theory and philosophy of leisure and parks
Extensive knowledge of current literature and trends applicable to the field of leisure and parks
Ability to advise groups on volunteer recruitment and management
Ability to conduct public input processes
Ability to write reports, correspondence, press releases in city format
Ability to assist training needs of both community/direct service volunteers
Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to respond to difficult situations and resolve conflicts
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Must arrange own transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance
Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Co