Parks Foreperson 2

**The Opportunity**:
The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for to fill a permanent full-time position for a **Parks Foreperson 2 - Biodiversity (Tree Maintenance/Shrub Beds).**They will be responsible for scheduling and supervising City employees and contractors as well as coordinating materials, and small and large equipment in order to efficiently achieve a wide range of services. This position also coordinates the implementation of the Parks Safety and Risk Management programs.

The portfolio for this Parks Foreperson 2 role will focus on Shrub Beds, Horticultural - Small Tree Maintenance & Wildfire Management, Winter Snow and Ice Control. Oversees the operational direction of their assigned area with the support of Parks Foreperson 1. Executes direction from the appropriate Parks Supervisor.

Common Duties:

- Schedule and supervise City employees and contractors.
- Implement the City of Red Deer safety and training requirements.
- Manage materials and equipment to efficiently achieve a wide range of services.
- Execute City Snow and Ice Control programs.
- Assist with new subdivision development inspections.
- Provide customer service and manage 3rd party agreements and obligations set within.

The portfolio for this Parks Foreperson 2 - Biodiversity includes: Supervise, implement work schedules, and participate in various Tree Maintenance, Tree Planting, Urban Forestry, Urban Encampment and Biohazard Control, Ecological and Environmental Services, Snow and Ice Control, and Fleet and Equipment maintenance and operational programs.
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent plus portfolio specific education.
- Four years of portfolio specific experience in parks maintenance/construction.
- Two years of demonstrated leadership experience (including project management and leadership courses).
- Standard First Aid course is required.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Additional Education (considered an asset):
- Leadership for Safety Excellence certificate
- AMHSA Supervisor’s Role certificate
- Management Skills for Supervisors certificate
- Mental Health First Aid certificate
- OHS Awareness for Supervisors certificate
- Understanding Addiction course
- WHMIS certificate

Competencies:

- General knowledge of survey procedures.
- General knowledge of current environmental and ecological practices.
- General knowledge of municipal policies, procedures, and bylaws is an asset.
- Basic knowledge of construction and maintenance practices and principles.
- Familiar with Corporate Engineering development documents, such as Design Standards & Specifications.
- Basic knowledge of Geospatial software is an asset.
- Ability to read plans and specifications.
- Ability to exert moderate levels of physical effort and to work in fatiguing positions
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with employees and members of the public, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to exercise care and to follow all safety policies and procedures, particularly in high public-use areas.
- **Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered._

**Portfolio Specific Requirements**:
**_ Biodiversity_**
- Supervises and participates in various Horticultural, Urban Forestry, Wildfire and Integrates Pest Management operational and other summer and winter maintenance programs.
- Assists with new subdivision development inspections.
- Manage 3rd party agreements and obligations set within.
- Additional Education (considered an asset):
- Horticultural Apprenticeship certificate or 2-year Diploma in Horticulture or related field.
- ISA Certified Arborist certificate
- Alberta Pesticide Applicator certificate
- Bloodborne Pathogens: Safety in the Workplace certificate
- Experience: Four (4) years of progressive experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Horticulture maintenance and construction
- Arboriculture and Urban Forestry
- Firm understanding of the IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and conservation
- Urban encampment biohazard control and management
- Ecological planning and GIS
- Wildfire hazard control and management
- Native reclamation planning, construction and maintenance
- Tree and shrub planting and maintenance

**Affiliation**:
Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

**Remuneration**:
$41.00 to $43.16 per hour.

**Hours of Work**:
80 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday, potential for some evening and weekend work when needed.