New Job Park Manager In Saskatchewan

Park Manager
Park Manager

Park Manager

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Location : Saskatchewan

Full Description

Position Title: Parks Manager

Reports To: City Manager

Business Division: Leisure Services

Summary: The successful applicant will manage, supervise and co-ordinate the maintenance and care of parks, boulevards, green spaces, cemetery, athletic fields and urban forest, along with the following duties:

DUTIES:

  • Manages and supervises the operation and maintenance of Parks, Boulevard including Tree Management & Maintenance, other green spaces, Cemetery, Urban Forest, Athletic Fields, Ball Parks, Skate Park/Tennis Court, Mowing of City Property, Weed Control on City Property, Mosquito Control, Maintenance Management of Recreation and Parks Equipment and Outdoor Rinks
  • Develops standards and specifications of care and maintenance
  • Develops and maintains safety programs in accordance with Occupation Health & Safety regulations
  • Maintain tree inventory for the City and manage Dutch Elm Disease Program.
  • Manage and monitor mosquito and weed control programs for the City
  • Ensures optimal crew size, proper machinery and equipment assigned and materials available for repairs, maintenance and capital work
  • Participates in the appointment, hiring, suspension, dismissal, appraisals, promotions, demotions, transfer or dismissal of staff
  • Completes employee schedules and approves time sheets
  • Provides recommendations and input into purchasing goods and services.
  • Instructs or trains employees in maintenance, repairs, construction, safety and operation of equipment and tools
  • Investigates and responds to complaints
  • Ensures the recording of labour, equipment, materials and other pertinent data
  • Monitors and controls expenditures. Develops budgets, external contracts and specifications, tender documents and agreements
  • Develops policies and procedures
  • Researches, prepares and submits reports on any matter
  • Ensures the maintenance of tools and equipment
  • Receives after hour calls and arranges for corrective action
  • Promote and maintain positive public relations between staff and customers
  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Grade 12
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
  • Post-secondary training in Horticulture, Landscaping, Parks Maintenance or Urban Forestry
  • Tree Pruning Certificate
  • Pesticide Applicator Landscape or Mosquito and Biting Fly License
  • Formal Supervisory Training
  • OH&S Training

EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Five (5) years including three (3) years of supervisory experience
  • Previous experience in parks maintenance, landscaping or closely related field
  • Previous experience in irrigation system maintenance
  • Knowledge of computers and software programs
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, supervisory skills, written and oral communication
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Formal supervisory training

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The City of Estevan offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package.

For further information or to apply, please contact:

Sheryl March, Human Resources

[email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

  • municipal: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Pesticide Applicators License (preferred)
  • Tree Pruning Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-20
Expected start date: 2023-05-01