Program Lead

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Program Lead - Garden Programs**

**Job Number***:
**46542**

At the City of Edmonton - Parks & Roads Services, the long-term success of serving our citizens is implemented by the actions of exceptional employees who exemplify our Cultural Commitments of being Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent. As an employee in our branch, this position's role will be to cultivate our vision and cultural commitments while championing continuous improvement. These positions will require a strong background in and understanding of program development, implementation, and delivery.

As the Program Lead, you will be accountable for developing and administering projects, programs, and services related to multiple gardening programs with a focus on volunteering, public education and social marketing (behavior change).

Program Leads key responsibilities:

- Administration of partnership agreement between the City of Edmonton and Sustainable Food Edmonton
- Coordination of the small community grant program for community gardens in partnership with Sustainable Food Edmonton; participate as a member of the garden grant committee
- Oversee the development of new and additional engagement opportunities for gardening programs in Edmonton, such as City Farm programming
- Participate as co-chair on the corporate Urban Gardening Initiatives Committee
- Create and implement strategic program plans
- Initiate, plan and conduct information and education programs
- Coordinate special events and volunteer opportunities
- Maintain current partnerships and oversee partner data management
- Develop new and additional engagement, sponsorship and partnership opportunities
- Engage corporations, nonprofits and community groups to leverage resources to enhance open space, parks and natural areas for all programs
- Manage program budgets and look for alternative funding sources to support program initiatives (e.g. grants and sponsorship)
- Coordination and attendance of community events for program implementation and promotion
- Develop a high level of community and citizen engagement (with both internal and external stakeholders), and facilitation of public process and policy development
- Assist with facilitation of agreement and/or permit creation and delivery to residents, volunteers and partner groups, working with the Parkland Management and/or Road Right of Way teams, as needed
- Work with Research, Engagement and Communications to develop short and long-term community relations and social-marketing strategies that reach targeted audiences and stakeholders to achieve specific outcomes focused on awareness, attitude and behavioral change
- Supervise staff, students and sustainability scholars; provide input into performance reviews; assign, provide direction to, prioritize, monitor and review the work of subordinates; provide leadership, training, coaching guidance to staff as required to ensure performance standards/expectations are met; etc.
- Conduct ongoing evaluation and continuous improvement of programs
- Understand and follow municipal and provincial standards and policy relevant to the green industry
- Dependent on priorities and new programs assigned to the team, portfolios may change
- Perform other related duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- Degree in Biological Sciences, Administration, Horticulture, Forestry, Recreation or a related undergraduate degree
- 3 years experience in coordination of urban greening, urban forestry and/or naturalization, horticultural, gardening, environmental/outdoor education, or recreation related programs and events
- 3 years experience in a supervisory role
- Knowledge of the role of gardening as they relate to community building, food security and beautification is an asset
- Strong working knowledge Federal, Provincial and Municipal Legislation, policies and principles in conjunction with beautification and gardening programs is an asset
- Program development and administration experience
- Knowledge in best practices for volunteer management
- Plant and weed identification and knowledge of plant and forest ecology or horticulture
- Experience with gardening and basic knowledge about plant health needs
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
- Ability to conduct or facilitate a community based program needs assessment and program evaluation
- Ability to gain acceptance and generate a professional working relationship with colleagues and stakeholder groups
- Ability to respond to difficult situations,using problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution
- Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, including public presentations
- Ability to recognize and manage group dynamics
- Valid First Aid and CPR Level C is a requirement of this position
- Ability to work out-of-doors for extended periods and under unfavourable weather conditions as required by the work assigned
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equi

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