Director Parks Forestry Horticulture Fleet

Lead parks, urban forestry, horticulture, and fleet services for the City of Markham while advancing safe, sustainable municipal operations. This senior leadership role oversees diverse public assets and service programs.Reporting to the Commissioner, Infrastructure and Community Services, the Director provides strategic direction across operational, capital, and lifecycle programs. The portfolio includes parks, playgrounds, sports fields, naturalized areas, open spaces, horticultural assets, urban forests, and corporate fleet services.Key Responsibilities:
Develop strategies, business plans, policies, standards, and performance measuresOversee inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, and lifecycle managementDirect tree programs, natural area stewardship, permits, and contracted maintenanceLead corporate fleet planning, replacement, compliance, and green initiativesAdvise leadership on planning, assets, environmental initiatives, and capital projectsRequirements:
University degree in parks, forestry, horticulture, environment, administration, or related disciplineMinimum 10 years progressively responsible leadership experienceMinimum 5 years senior leadership managing multidisciplinary teams and programsExperience with public operations, capital projects, emergencies, and organizational changeKnowledge of municipal operations, governance, budgets, procurement, legislation, and riskBring strategic leadership, asset management, and service delivery expertise to Markham’s parks, forestry, horticulture, and fleet portfolio.
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