Recreation, Parks

Why Choose Loyalist for Your Next Great Career Opportunity? Loyalist Township is committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow, lead, and make a meaningful difference. As we continue to invest in our community, we are seeking a dedicated and visionary Recreation, Parks, and Facilities Manager to join our team, someone ready to play a key role in shaping the future of recreation, parks and facilities in Loyalist. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact while working alongside a dedicated team that values innovation, collaboration, and community service.Loyalist Township is home to more than 18,000 residents and is beautifully situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario, between the Town of Greater Napanee and the City of Kingston. With a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience, the Township includes quaint hamlets, an island community accessible by ferry, and access to outstanding outdoor recreation. Just minutes from the historic City of Kingston and within two hours of both Toronto and Ottawa via Highway 401, Loyalist offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle.

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Community and Customer Services, the Recreation, Parks & Facilities Manager, is responsible for providing leadership and long‑term strategic direction for the Recreation, Parks and Facilities Division and is an integral part of service delivery to the residents of Loyalist Township through contributions to the achievement of the Township’s strategic priorities and other applicable plans, within applicable Council resolutions, bylaws, and other legal frameworks.The primary responsibilities of the position include overseeing cost-effective financial and operational planning to support the Township’s recreation service delivery objectives and effectively managing all Township parks and facilities. The position ensures a high level of customer satisfaction, collaborating with community groups, and working closely with peers across the organization to coordinate resources, align priorities, and deliver efficient, responsive, and integrated services. The position provides leadership and accountability for the Divisions’ supervisory team and ensures that staffing and contracted services are effectively managed to support operational needs and service delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES: STAFF MANAGEMENT

Manage operations of the Division in conjunction with Supervisors; including maintaining current job descriptions, hiring qualified candidates, conducting employee performance evaluations, ensuring that attendance and performance issues are effectively addressed with appropriate action taken when concerns arise with individual employees. dealing with union officials as needed for conflict resolution and participating with HR in grievance procedures.

Frequently engage in two-way communication with staff regarding divisional and corporate plans, priorities, and objectives, linking them to the Strategic Plan and other associated plans and studies, ensuring staff understand how they make a difference for the Township.

Support approved talent management processes, including the provision of performance reviews and the development and implementation of individual training and development programs.

BUSINESS PLANNING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

With divisional staff, develop and present the annual operating and capital budget for Director and Council consideration.

Monitoring of divisional expenditures to stay within budget while reporting all potential issues to the Director and developing innovative ways to maximize revenues.

Provide expertise and input to the Asset Management Program and ensure services and/or infrastructure are properly represented and accommodated in the Asset Management Program.

Communicate division needs to the Director of Community and Customer Services to develop long term capital plans, including updating the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and delivery of Corporate Strategic Initiatives.

Conduct research, evaluate, and review co-operative initiatives, joint provision of services, partnerships, new trends, and best practices to determine suitability of funding and continuation of recreational programs.

PROGRAM & SERVICE DELIVERY

Manage all operations of the Recreation, Parks and Facilities Division in conjunction with Supervisors, including oversight of the day-to-day management and operations of parks, sports fields, recreation and municipal facilities, recreation and aquatic programming, facility rentals and leases, and overall internal and external customer service.

Responsible for the long-term recreation program and facility planning, and long-term facilities maintenance planning, updating services standards, and physical upgrades.

Develop policies, procedures, and performance standards, to suppo