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Director Parks Forestry Horticulture Fleet

City of Markham

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 measures
  • Oversee inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, and lifecycle management
  • Direct tree programs, natural area stewardship, permits, and contracted maintenance
  • Lead corporate fleet planning, replacement, compliance, and green initiatives
  • Advise leadership on planning, assets, environmental initiatives, and capital projects
Requirements:
  • University degree in parks, forestry, horticulture, environment, administration, or related discipline
  • Minimum 10 years progressively responsible leadership experience
  • Minimum 5 years senior leadership managing multidisciplinary teams and programs
  • Experience with public operations, capital projects, emergencies, and organizational change
  • Knowledge of municipal operations, governance, budgets, procurement, legislation, and risk

Bring strategic leadership, asset management, and service delivery expertise to Markham’s parks, forestry, horticulture, and fleet portfolio.

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