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Manager, Parks Operations, Forestry

1 week ago


Waterloo, Canada City of Waterloo Full time

**Position Description**:
**Accountabilities**:

- Provide the day-to-day oversight, support, development and mentoring of the Parks, Forestry and Horticulture services staff.
- Demonstrate excellence in communications, both written and verbal, within the section, other teams, and departments, and with members of the public and Council; including writing, reviewing and editing of staff reports.
- Complete annual performance appraisal of staff within the section and annual work plans.
- Develop, implement, review and maintain appropriate strategies, plans, policies and procedures that support successful achievement of the section’s and division’s business plans and key initiatives.
- Prepare and present information and reports related to section issues and recommend specific actions required to update Council, Senior Management Team, media and others.
- Administer applicable legislation and regulations relevant to section programs and services, including relevant Collective Agreements, Health and Safety, and other corporate policies.
- Develop, review and maintain practices and procedures that support the effective operation of the section.
- Foster and promote a positive workplace free of intimidation, incivility and harassment. Demonstrate commitment to and be accountable for adherence to ethical behaviour and the code of conduct.
- Develop, recommend and effectively manage approved Master Plans and Strategies related to the section.
- Develop and implement the division approved operating and capital budgets, monitor and take appropriate actions to ensure adherence to the approved budget.
- Prepare tenders and quotes, coordinate tendering, undertake negotiations and undertake purchasing and accounts management of applicable budgeted works within corporate procurement bylaw and policies.
- Develop, implement, review, maintain and continuously improve appropriate plans, policies, procedures and agreements that support successful achievement of the section’s goals and objectives. Communicate this information to ensure understanding and adherence by staff.
- Oversee the delivery of cost effective parks, forestry and horticulture operations and services to the City and public.
- Provide effective public relations to sustain a positive image for the City of Waterloo.
- Represent the Corporation and department at relevant meetings, including legal proceedings, where the Manager may be required to provide testimony and documentation as necessary.
- Establish and maintain relationships with peers, counterparts in other organizations, and industry and business partners.
- Provide management support to cemetery services as may be required on a temporary basis.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary diploma in Parks Administration, Urban Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture or related field, or equivalent.
- Minimum of five (5) years of parks, forestry and horticulture supervisory experience preferably in a unionized environment.
- ISA Certification or ability to obtain within one year.
- Must possess Playground Practitioner’s Certificate or obtain within one year.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word.
- Demonstrated management and performance management skills, including the ability to effectively lead a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed for professional report writing and presentations to Council, media and various internal and external groups.
- Demonstrated business development, budget, financial, marketing and customer service skills.
- Experience leading projects and ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external partners.
- Sound knowledge of budget preparation and control.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching and human relations skills to effectively develop staff.
- Sound knowledge of section operations and relevant current management, technical and operating practices.
- Sound knowledge of all applicable regulations and Acts, including good working knowledge of the legislative requirements of all applicable operations.
- Knowledge of cemetery operations is considered an asset.
- Leadership skills to create a constructive, results oriented work environment and to motivate staff to undertake and complete activities to achieve optimum operational results.
- Interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and conflict resolution to develop and perpetuate good working relationships with staff, coworkers, peers and service providers.
- Valid Class G driver’s license (DZ preferred) and equipment operation experience

**Application Process**

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The City of Waterloo strives to be an employer of choice for strong talent dedicated to serving our community, and offer the following:

- Flexible work schedules to support and nurture work-life balance;
- Competitive wages and a fulsome employer paid benefits package, including paid sick leave, long-term disability, OMERS pension and an Emp