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Employment
Below is the Job Description for the position of:
SUPERVISOR OF PARKS & MAINTENANCE
Reporting to the Director of Culture & Recreation, you will be responsible for the management and operation of the municipal property portfolio including parks/open spaces, trails, outdoor recreational facilities and municipal buildings with the exception of the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Centre.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Direct and supervise staff in the Parks and Facilities areas, including outside contractors for parks, building maintenance, heating & cooling systems, renovations and tendering of projects
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Maintain and manage urban forest, woodlots, significant natural areas etc.
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Provide input to Director of Culture and Recreation on long term planning as it relates to its parks and facilities
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Maintain and develop existing and new parks meeting provincial guidelines
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Provide advice and ongoing direction to the various parties involved with grant applications, such as the owner/applicant, solicitor, surveyor, engineer, and agency representatives; coordinate other matters as may be required to complete applications for funding.
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Meet with applicants, owners, solicitors, consultants to review and complete the applications and/or submissions to satisfy conditions;
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Maintain and monitor new and existing facilities; ex. HVA system; roofs, and structural challenges that require repair, planning and development strategies;
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Assist in the implementation of the second stage of the Vollmer Complex lands including baseball diamonds; skate board park, festival plaza; and LaSalle Waterfront project and new trails
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Identify malfunctions (trouble shoot) in power equipment, heating and cooling equipment, electrical systems, plumbing and drainage, and decides course of action to complete repairs
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Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees
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Identify equipment requirements for the successful completion of assigned tasks for subordinate employees, and obtain and allocate appropriate equipment accordingly
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Direct the maintenance and care of assigned equipment and instructs subordinates in the proper use of such equipment.
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Identify staff development and training needs and ensure that training is obtained.
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Maintain records, prepare reports, and compose correspondence
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Participate in the development and review of policies, procedures, standards, plans and programs governing the Culture & Recreation department
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Manage inventory of equipment, supplies, vehicles required for Culture & Recreation, and maintenance programs, ensures all equipment is maintained and repaired promptly to eliminate breakdown and safety hazards
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Develop and monitor budget for functional areas
Minimum Qualifications
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Degree/diploma from a recognized college/university in Facility Management, Bachelor of Commerce, Forestry, Recreation or equivalent.
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Courses in Business Management, Strategic Management, Human Resources, Finance would be an asset;
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Minimum 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in a management position within the recreation facilities sector;
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Demonstrated leadership and human resources management skills;
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Demonstrated knowledge of operational functions and responsibilities associated with recreational facilities;
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Demonstrated experience in public relations; excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills;
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Demonstrated working knowledge and experience working within a unionized work environment including labour relations related to employee discipline, and dispute resolution
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A competent understanding of all related legislation and regulations including the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Ontario Municipal Act is required.
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Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
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Knowledgeable of and proficient use of various computer software applications, including MS suite of products and Excel;
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The successful candidate must also possess a valid Class G Ontario Drivers Licence and must be able to use a personal vehicle for job duties.
Employment at the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Centre
To
apply for positions at the
Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex,,
download the Application Kit (pdf) After downloading, please print and fill out
the application.
Applications should be returned to:
Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex
2121 Laurier Parkway
LaSalle, Ontario N9J 0B4.
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