Winter Emera Oval Supervisor

3 months ago


Halifax, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

**Job Posting**

The Supervisor will assist the Community Recreation Coordinator with daily supervision of programs and events held at the Emera Oval and winter festival site. The Supervisor will be managing staff; skating instructors, program staff, and volunteers for the delivery of daily skating programs and events held at the Emera Oval. The Supervisor will ensure participants have a safe and enjoyable experience during the wide variety of activities and events held at the Oval.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assists with the implementation of programs, public skating sessions, major and weekly special events and winter festival events held at the Oval;
- Assists in the management and supervision of front line staff including skating instructors and program staff working at the Oval;
- Manages the assessment of work priorities and actions during daily program activities;
- Provides assistance with training, direction, supervision and monitoring;
- Conducts on-site meetings and team building sessions with team members;
- Liaises with Oval maintenance staff to ensure the safe operation and delivery of programs and participants;
- Ensures the proper and safe use of equipment and skating aids to be used for skating programs and events at the Oval and event site;
- Maintains inventory of assets at the Oval;
- Provides excellent customer service and support to participants, on-site staff, volunteers, community organizations and events;
- Completes daily reports, statistics and documentation of daily activities, accidents and incidents.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education and Experience**:

- Good knowledge and experience of inclusive recreation programming, human resource management principles, program supervision (outdoor), special event delivery and occupational health and safety regulations
- Two (2) years' supervisory experience
- must have current certification in First Aid, CPR Level B (CSA Basic) or willing to obtain by December 20, 2024
- Applicants must be willing to obtain WHMIS training
- Applicants must be willing to attend all orientations/training sessions

**Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities**:

- Demonstrated understanding of outdoor recreation programs and special event delivery
- Demonstrated understanding of facility management
- Ability to provide leadership, direction, management and support to a large complement of staff
- Ability to supervise and manage multiple activities and events
- Ability to provide risk management for outdoor recreation programming
- Has stamina to skate and work in various weather conditions

**Security Clearance Requirements**: Selected applicants must complete an employment screening check, including a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search to be completed by December 20, 2024

**COMPETENCIES**: Developing Others, Conflict Management, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Communication, Team Leadership, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision Making, Customer Service

**WORK STATUS**: Seasonal, December to March. Number of weeks and hours per week will depend on the Oval operational schedule and participant levels. The Oval may be closed, or staff hours reduced due to weather or poor conditions, construction delays, site damage, and/or low participation levels. Skating Monitors will not be paid if attendance at work is not required due to the above noted conditions.

**HOURS OF WORK**: Number of weeks and hours per week will depend on the Oval operational schedule and participant levels. The Oval may be closed or staff hours reduced due to weather or poor conditions, constructions delays, site damage, low participation levels and/or special events. Supervisor will not be paid if attendance at work is not required due to the above noted conditions.

**SALARY**: Non Union, $20.20 per/hour (plus 4% vacation)

**WORK LOCATION**: Emera Oval, 5775 Cogswell Street, Halifax.

**CLOSING DATE**: Applications will be received up to **11:59 pm on Sunday, October 13, 2024.**

**Please note**: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.



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