Parks and Open Space Coordinator

3 days ago


Grimsby, Canada Town of Grimsby Full time

**Parks and Open Space Coordinator
**The Opportunity**:
The is committed to building a future that welcomes innovative new ideas while
protecting and preserving its distinct heritage. It is a place where leaders are committed to
sustainability and honouring Grimsby’s treasured natural setting. Grimsby has become a sought
- after community where residents enjoy waterfront living, historic neighbourhoods, active living,
and world class natural amenities. It is conveniently located in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton
Area (GTHA) in a region that is home to Niagara wineries, agriculture, cuisine, and internationally
recognized attractions.

**The Portfolio**:
Reporting to the Director of Community Services, the Parks and Open Space Coordinator will
coordinate a wide variety of park planning and operation elements. This position is responsible
for planning, design, and installation of new or redesigned parks amenities. This includes work in
the areas of horticulture, sports fields and turf management, parks and open spaces, trails and
pathways and tree management. The Parks and Open Space Coordinator will be responsible for
cost estimating, report writing, tender documents, construction inspections, and contract
administration for park development projects. The Parks and Open Space Coordinator will be
liaising with staff, developers, agencies, sports groups, and the community at large on a variety
of streetscape and open space projects associated with new development, parks renewal, and
capital projects.

regional planning, urban geography, environmental studies, landscape architecture/design, or a
related discipline. You have three (3) years of recent experience in the field of park planning and
design, project coordination, or project management in a municipal setting. You have
considerable experience with park and open space planning, recreation planning, land use
planning, architecture, landscape architecture or urban design. You possess current knowledge
of legislation and best practices related to parks operations and development, and you have the
ability to understand and interpret relevant environmental legislation.

**Working for the**:
includes an annual salary between **$68,261 and $83,050 **(2024 rates), and a comprehensive
benefits plan.

Parks and Open Space Coordinator Posted: March 8, 2024

The is a progressive employer committed to supporting employees’ work-life
balance while also fulfilling business goals and providing a high-performance work environment.
The Town also supports the health and wellness of our employees; a commitment that is
demonstrated through free access to Town recreation facilities for employees and flexible working
arrangements.

**How to Apply**:
If you are excited by this opportunity, we are excited to hear from you We invite you to submit

**Posting #: 32-2024**
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. _
- The is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection _
- processes, and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and _
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please contact _
- Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of _

Parks and Open Space Coordinator Posted: March 8, 2024

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**Parks and Open Space Coordinator**
Community Services Department

**Duties and Responsibilities:
**1. Landscape Design Work (30%)
1.1 Responsible for coordinating the landscape design and installation of parks amenities,
horticulture displays and other open space developments on Town owned properties.
This includes work for grading, layout, planting, irrigation, accessibility, and other site
elements.

1.2 Administer work plans for parks operations, working within the capital and operating
budgets. This includes areas such as turf management, horticulture, floral displays,
community gardens, pathways and trails, signs, drainage systems and other related
work.

1.3 Research and recommend trends and best practices for parks operations including
design, operation, materials, and techniques.

1.4 Liaise with community organizations, user groups and neighbourhoods towards
facility improvements and facility designs.

1.5 Prepare cost estimates, proposals, drawings, and specifications for parks projects.
1.6 Review landscape plans for new development and redevelopment as needed.
1.7 Monitors and supervises inspections of parks construction and processes invoices

and security reductions as required.
1.8 Participates on the Town’s Site Plan/Development Review Committee, and other

working groups or task forces as assigned.

**2. Parks and Special Projects (50%)
2.1 Coordinate and support capital programs for parks and open space including park
improvement projects, tree planti



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