- Supervises and participates in construction &maintenance of various amenities such as trails, signage, site furniture, park structures, playgrounds, multi-courts and outdoor ice surfaces.
- Support the Third Party Agreements and obligationswithin.
- Grade 12 Diploma
- Apprenticeship certificate or 2-yearDiploma in Construction or Trades related field is an asset.
- One year of demonstrated leadership experience.
- 2 years of progressive experiencein 1 or more of the following areas:
- Landscape maintenance and construction
- General construction
- Playground construction, inspection and maintenance
- Equipment maintenance and repairs
- Facility snow and ice control
- Outdoor rink construction and maintenance
- Trail construction and maintenance
- Playground inspection certificate is an asset.
- First Aid Certification required.
- Alberta Class 5 Driver's License
- Leadership for Safety Excellence Certificate,Leadership & Supervisory Training or courses in Office Management would bean asset.
- General knowledge of survey procedures.
- General knowledge of current environmental andecological practices.
- General knowledge of municipal policies, procedures,and bylaws is an asset.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and rudimentarycomputer skills are considered an asset.
- Basic knowledge of construction and maintenancepractices and principles.
- Basic knowledge of Geospatial software is an asset.
- Ability to read plans and specifications.
- Ability to perform routine carpentry or tradesmaintenance duties is an asset.
- Ability to work with considerable independence insupervisory and budgetary activities.
- Ability to plan, assign, and supervise equipment andstaff efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety ofrelated equipment (e.g. skid steers, tractors, and water trucks).
- Ability to exert moderate levels of physical effort onoccasion (e.g. digging, operating equipment, erecting rinkboards, completing playground and parks maintenance) and to work in fatiguing positions(e.g. bending, kneeling).
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectivelywith employees and members of the public, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work outside in all seasons and most typesof weather.
- Ability to complete daily reports.
- Ability to exercise care and to follow all safetypolicies and procedures, particularly in high public-use areas.
Parks Foreperson 1 - Red Deer, Canada - City of Red Deer
Description
The Opportunity:
The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting to fill three term positions for Parks Foreperson 1 - Infrastructure & Waskasoo Park Services. This position is responsible for scheduling andsupervision of City employees and contractors, coordinatingmaterial supply and installation, and managing small and large equipment fleet to efficiently achieve a wide range ofservices. This position also guides staff in the implementation of the ParksSafety and Risk Management Programs and supports the Parks Foreperson 2 in theoperational direction of their assigned area. The Parks Foreperson 1 positionwill be assigned a specific portfolio.
Infrastructure and Waskasoo Park Services
As our preferred candidate, youwill have:
**Equivalent combinations of education and experiencemay also be considered.
Affiliation:
Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417
Remuneration:
$31.17 to $33.00 per hour
Hours of Work:
80hours biweekly; Monday to Friday; some shiftwork, eveningand weekend work may be applicable.
Additional Information:
The term of these positions are anticipated to be approximately seven(7) months.
Please note: more than one position will be filled from this posting.
We thank you for your application.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.