Director of Community Development

1 week ago

Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada Town of Bracebridge Full time

The Town of Bracebridge, located in the heart of Muskoka, is a vibrant community with a rich history and natural beauty. With over 17,000 residents and 9,000 seasonal residents, our town offers a unique blend of urban and rural living.

As the Director of Recreation, you will be a key member of our leadership team, responsible for providing vision and leadership to business operations, financial management, and the development of short- and long-term recreation and sport strategies. Your primary goal will be to support the growth of our community by ensuring effective policies, procedures, quality management practices, and optimal services levels while promoting active and healthy lifestyles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Departmental staff, directing, planning, managing, and overseeing the operations of the Recreation department, including programs, facilities, and administration.
  • Liaise with committees, advisory boards, and organizations on related recreation issues and projects.
  • Provide advice and recommendations to Council on policies, projects, and operational analysis guiding the development and renewal of existing and future indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.
  • Develop and implement recreation, sport, and event programs and services while ensuring effectiveness of policies, procedures, quality management practices, and optimal services levels.

Requirements:

  • A post-secondary degree from an accredited university or college in Recreation or Leisure studies, Public Administration, or Business Administration, or equivalent.
  • At least seven (7) years of progressive, related experience leading, managing, and operating medium to large-scale recreation, multi-use, and outdoor facilities, preferably in a unionized municipal setting.
  • Excellent management and organizational leadership skills, ability to act strategically, make decisions, and provide direction on complex and emerging issues.
  • Knowledge and experience in the principles of public administration, including developing and monitoring strategic plans, business plans, financial management, budgeting, purchasing, records management, and performance measures.
  • Extensive leadership experience overseeing teams in a unionized environment, proven people leadership skills to develop and mentor the team while instilling a service excellence mindset.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a generous retirement plan.
  • A reasonable cost of housing, access to healthcare and a hospital in our community, education, recreation, and cultural activities in a vibrant setting with nearby waterfront amenities.

About Us:

The Town of Bracebridge is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone can thrive. We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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