Recreation Planner

**Description**:
**Working for the City of Burlington**

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

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**Position Overview**

Reporting to the Manager of Community Development this role is responsible to lead and/or direct planning strategies such as master plans, service strategies, needs assessments, feasibility studies, project planning and policy & procedures, business plans, operational reviews, performance measures and grant proposals. Initiates and maintains positive and effective relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders to advance strategic priorities of the City of Burlington.

**Responsibilities**

The Recreation Planner is responsible for:

- Acting as a primary liaison for community groups and internal and external stakeholders to navigate and access information and support from the city and other sources to keep residents active, healthy, and connected to their communities.
- Building relationships and partnerships, developing agreements and other legal documents, providing support, identifying opportunities for city funding, dealing with issues and concerns, and complaints from residents.
- Working with internal staff, neighbouring municipalities, all levels of government, and members of council to develop and implement communications, outreach, and community engagement activities.
- Conducting environmental scans, needs assessments and other activities to inform program/service development and continuous improvements for the department.
- Conducting research and analysis, preparing reports and proposals and making presentations.
- Providing support for administrative policies and programs including Matching Fund, Fee Waiver, Community Development Fund and Community Support Fund. Providing leadership and support for the development of agreements and other legal documents with community organizations and partners.
- Providing leadership and facilitating effective teamwork to advance department and community initiatives through various means; capital budget planning both for facilities and parks, project arise such as major facility and park renewal such as new builds, recreation facility renewal projects along with smaller scale renewal projects.
- Facilitating the Department Master Plan - both for parks and facilities and lead components of the implementation.

**Requirements**:
**Accommodations