Manager Of Parks And Open Space
Owen Sound
ManagerofParksandOpenSpaceJobType:Full-timePermanentJobPosting#:2026-33ClosingDate:November6,2026Group:Non-UnionDepartment:CommunityServicesLocation:OwenSound,ONTheCityofOwenSoundisseekinganexperiencedandstrategicleadertoserveas ManagerofParksandOpenSpace .ReportingtotheDirectorofCommunityServices,thispositionprovidesoverallleadershipandmanagementoftheCity'sparks,openspaces,urbanforestryprogram,RiverDistrictbeautificationinitiatives,andGreenwoodCemetery.TheManageroverseesthemaintenance,planning,development,andoperationof48parksencompassingover500acresofopenspace,aswellasGreenwoodCemetery.Thisroleisresponsibleforensuringsafe,sustainable,andaccessibleparksandopenspaceswhileprovidingleadershipinassetmanagement,capitalplanning,environmentalstewardship,andcommunityengagement.Thispostingisforanexistingvacancy.WhatYou’llDoParks&OpenSpaceOperationsProvideleadershipandoversightforallpark,openspace,forestry,andcemeteryoperations.Directmaintenanceprogramsincludingturfmanagement,horticulture,sportsfields,trails,playgrounds,landscaping,snowremoval,andlittercollection.Overseecampgroundoperations,specialeventsupport,beautificationinitiatives,andurbanforestryactivities.Ensureallparks,openspaces,andcemeteryfacilitiesaresafe,attractive,andwellmaintained.ProvideoversightoftheCity'surbanforestryprogram.Leadinvasivespeciesmanagementinitiatives,includingEmeraldAshBorerandPhragmitesmanagementstrategies.Developproactivemaintenanceandenvironmentalmanagementprogramsthatsupportsustainabilityandoperationalefficiency.Ensurecompliancewithapplicableenvironmentalandsafetyregulations.ParksPlanning&Development
Leadparksandopenspaceplanninginitiatives,includingParksMasterPlansandlong-termdevelopmentstrategies.SupportimplementationoftheCity'sOfficialPlanandRecreation,ParksandFacilitiesMasterPlan.ReviewdevelopmentapplicationsandproviderecommendationstotheCity'sDevelopmentTeam.Coordinatepublicengagementactivitiesrelatedtoparksplanninganddevelopmentprojects.Budgeting&AssetManagementDevelopandmanageannualoperatingandcapitalbudgetsforParksandCemeteryoperations.Overseecapitalprojectsandlong-terminfrastructureplanning.Supportongoingassetmanagementinitiativesandlifecycleplanningforparksassetsandequipment.ManagefleetandequipmentassignedtoParksandOpenSpaceoperations.Leadership&LabourRelationsProvideleadership,guidance,andsupporttosupervisorsandstaffwithinParksandCemeteryoperations.Establishpriorities,approveworkschedules,andoverseestaffperformance,training,anddevelopment.Supportrecruitment,successionplanning,andworkforcedevelopmentinitiatives.Advisesupervisorystaffoncollectiveagreementinterpretation,grievancehandling,andlabourrelationsmatters.CommunityPartnerships&CorporateCollaborationPreparereportsandpresentationsforSeniorLeadership,Committees,andCouncil.RepresenttheCitywithcommunityorganizations,governmentagencies,partnerorganizations,andstakeholdergroups.WorkcollaborativelywithotherCitydepartmentstosupportrecreationalprogramming,specialevents,capitalprojects,andfacilitymanagementinitiatives.Fosterstrongrelationshipswithresidents,usergroups,contractors,andcommunitypartners.WhatWe’reLookingForEducation&ExperiencePost-secondarydegreeinHorticulture,Forestry,ParksPlanning,EnvironmentalStudies,LandscapeManagement,orarelateddiscipline.Minimumfive(5)yearsofprogressiveleadershipexperienceinurbanparks,openspace,cemetery,forestry,orrelatedmunicipaloperations.Experiencesupervisingstaffinaunionizedenvironment.Municipalexperienceisstronglypreferred.PreferredCertifications(Assets)IntermediateorAdvancedParksPractitionerdesignation.CertifiedGroundsTechnician.PlaygroundPractitionercertification.CemeteryOperationsorCemeteryManagementcertification.SportsTurfMaintenancecertification.ProjectManagementCertificationorPMPdesignation.ISACertifiedArboristMunicipalSpecialist.HealthandSafetycertificationsrelatedtomunicipaloperations.Skills&CompetenciesExtensiveknowledgeofparks,openspace,cemetery,urbanforestry,sportsfield,playground,andlandscapemanagementpractices.Strongunderstandingofapplicablelegislation,includingtheOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct,AccessibilityforOntarianswithDisabilitiesAct,TechnicalStandardsandSafetyAct,Occupiers'LiabilityAct,Funeral,BurialandCremationServicesAct,andrelatedregulations.Excellentleadership,communication,publicrelations,andstakeholderengagementskills.Experiencewithparksplanning,publicconsultation,andstrategicprojectmanagement.Strongfinancialacumen,budgeting,andassetmanagementexperience.ProficiencywithMicrosoftOffice,computerizedmaintenancemanagementsystems(CMMS),andrelatedsoftwareapplications.AbilitytoprepareandpresentreportstoseniorleadershipandCouncil.Excellentorganizational,analytical,problem-solving,anddecision-makingskills.OtherRequirementsValidGClassdriver'slicenceandaccesstoareliablevehicle.Abilitytoworkevenings,weekends,andirregularhourstosupportspecialevents,emergencysituations,interments,meetings,andoperationalrequirements.Abilitytoperformsiteinspectionsinvariousweatherconditions.Strongcommitmenttocustomerservice,communityengagement,andcontinuousimprovement.Compensation&BenefitsWage: $62.11-$75.74hourly,35hoursperweek.Benefits: Comprehensiveemployer-paidExtendedHealth&Dentalplan,andOMERSdefinedbenefitpensionplan.WhyJoinUs?Joinacollaborativeandforward-thinkingorganizationwhereyourleadershipwilldirectlyinfluencethequality,sustainability,andvibrancyofOwenSound'sparks,openspaces,urbanforest,andcommunitygatheringplaces.You'llplayakeyroleinenhancingresidents'qualityoflifewhileshapingthefutureofsomeoftheCity'smostvaluedpublicassets.
WhyOwenSound?
OwenSoundoffersurbanamenitieswithnaturalbeauty,avibrantartsandculturescene,extensiverecreationalopportunities,andexceptionalaccesstotheshoresofGeorgianBay.It'saplacewherecommunity,innovation,andqualityoflifecometogether.
EqualOpportunityEmployerStatement:TheCityofOwenSoundvaluesdiversityandiscommittedtoprovidinganinclusiveworkplace.WewillaccommodatetheneedsofapplicantsinaccordancewiththeHumanRightsCodeandtheAccessibilityfor OntarianswithDisabilitiesActthroughoutthehiringprocess.TheCityofOwenSoundiscommittedtoafair,transparent,andpeople-centredrecruitmentprocess.Whilemoderntoolsmayassistinadministrativetasks, allhiringdecisionsaremadebypeople ,andeveryapplicationisreviewedbyamemberofourHumanResourcesteam.Wedonotuseautomateddecision-makingorartificialintelligencetoolstoscreenoutoreliminateapplicants.Anytechnologyusedinthehiringprocessisdesignedsolelytosupportefficiency-nottoreplacehumanjudgmentorevaluateapplicantsuitability.PrivacyStatement:Wethankallapplicantsfortheirinterest;
Onlythoseselectedforaninterviewwillbecontacted.PersonalinformationiscollectedundertheauthorityoftheMunicipalActforthepurposeofcandidateselection.ItwillbemaintainedinaccordancewiththeMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.
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Leadparksandopenspaceplanninginitiatives,includingParksMasterPlansandlong-termdevelopmentstrategies.SupportimplementationoftheCity'sOfficialPlanandRecreation,ParksandFacilitiesMasterPlan.ReviewdevelopmentapplicationsandproviderecommendationstotheCity'sDevelopmentTeam.Coordinatepublicengagementactivitiesrelatedtoparksplanninganddevelopmentprojects.Budgeting&AssetManagementDevelopandmanageannualoperatingandcapitalbudgetsforParksandCemeteryoperations.Overseecapitalprojectsandlong-terminfrastructureplanning.Supportongoingassetmanagementinitiativesandlifecycleplanningforparksassetsandequipment.ManagefleetandequipmentassignedtoParksandOpenSpaceoperations.Leadership&LabourRelationsProvideleadership,guidance,andsupporttosupervisorsandstaffwithinParksandCemeteryoperations.Establishpriorities,approveworkschedules,andoverseestaffperformance,training,anddevelopment.Supportrecruitment,successionplanning,andworkforcedevelopmentinitiatives.Advisesupervisorystaffoncollectiveagreementinterpretation,grievancehandling,andlabourrelationsmatters.CommunityPartnerships&CorporateCollaborationPreparereportsandpresentationsforSeniorLeadership,Committees,andCouncil.RepresenttheCitywithcommunityorganizations,governmentagencies,partnerorganizations,andstakeholdergroups.WorkcollaborativelywithotherCitydepartmentstosupportrecreationalprogramming,specialevents,capitalprojects,andfacilitymanagementinitiatives.Fosterstrongrelationshipswithresidents,usergroups,contractors,andcommunitypartners.WhatWe’reLookingForEducation&ExperiencePost-secondarydegreeinHorticulture,Forestry,ParksPlanning,EnvironmentalStudies,LandscapeManagement,orarelateddiscipline.Minimumfive(5)yearsofprogressiveleadershipexperienceinurbanparks,openspace,cemetery,forestry,orrelatedmunicipaloperations.Experiencesupervisingstaffinaunionizedenvironment.Municipalexperienceisstronglypreferred.PreferredCertifications(Assets)IntermediateorAdvancedParksPractitionerdesignation.CertifiedGroundsTechnician.PlaygroundPractitionercertification.CemeteryOperationsorCemeteryManagementcertification.SportsTurfMaintenancecertification.ProjectManagementCertificationorPMPdesignation.ISACertifiedArboristMunicipalSpecialist.HealthandSafetycertificationsrelatedtomunicipaloperations.Skills&CompetenciesExtensiveknowledgeofparks,openspace,cemetery,urbanforestry,sportsfield,playground,andlandscapemanagementpractices.Strongunderstandingofapplicablelegislation,includingtheOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct,AccessibilityforOntarianswithDisabilitiesAct,TechnicalStandardsandSafetyAct,Occupiers'LiabilityAct,Funeral,BurialandCremationServicesAct,andrelatedregulations.Excellentleadership,communication,publicrelations,andstakeholderengagementskills.Experiencewithparksplanning,publicconsultation,andstrategicprojectmanagement.Strongfinancialacumen,budgeting,andassetmanagementexperience.ProficiencywithMicrosoftOffice,computerizedmaintenancemanagementsystems(CMMS),andrelatedsoftwareapplications.AbilitytoprepareandpresentreportstoseniorleadershipandCouncil.Excellentorganizational,analytical,problem-solving,anddecision-makingskills.OtherRequirementsValidGClassdriver'slicenceandaccesstoareliablevehicle.Abilitytoworkevenings,weekends,andirregularhourstosupportspecialevents,emergencysituations,interments,meetings,andoperationalrequirements.Abilitytoperformsiteinspectionsinvariousweatherconditions.Strongcommitmenttocustomerservice,communityengagement,andcontinuousimprovement.Compensation&BenefitsWage: $62.11-$75.74hourly,35hoursperweek.Benefits: Comprehensiveemployer-paidExtendedHealth&Dentalplan,andOMERSdefinedbenefitpensionplan.WhyJoinUs?Joinacollaborativeandforward-thinkingorganizationwhereyourleadershipwilldirectlyinfluencethequality,sustainability,andvibrancyofOwenSound'sparks,openspaces,urbanforest,andcommunitygatheringplaces.You'llplayakeyroleinenhancingresidents'qualityoflifewhileshapingthefutureofsomeoftheCity'smostvaluedpublicassets.
WhyOwenSound?
OwenSoundoffersurbanamenitieswithnaturalbeauty,avibrantartsandculturescene,extensiverecreationalopportunities,andexceptionalaccesstotheshoresofGeorgianBay.It'saplacewherecommunity,innovation,andqualityoflifecometogether.
EqualOpportunityEmployerStatement:TheCityofOwenSoundvaluesdiversityandiscommittedtoprovidinganinclusiveworkplace.WewillaccommodatetheneedsofapplicantsinaccordancewiththeHumanRightsCodeandtheAccessibilityfor OntarianswithDisabilitiesActthroughoutthehiringprocess.TheCityofOwenSoundiscommittedtoafair,transparent,andpeople-centredrecruitmentprocess.Whilemoderntoolsmayassistinadministrativetasks, allhiringdecisionsaremadebypeople ,andeveryapplicationisreviewedbyamemberofourHumanResourcesteam.Wedonotuseautomateddecision-makingorartificialintelligencetoolstoscreenoutoreliminateapplicants.Anytechnologyusedinthehiringprocessisdesignedsolelytosupportefficiency-nottoreplacehumanjudgmentorevaluateapplicantsuitability.PrivacyStatement:Wethankallapplicantsfortheirinterest;
Onlythoseselectedforaninterviewwillbecontacted.PersonalinformationiscollectedundertheauthorityoftheMunicipalActforthepurposeofcandidateselection.ItwillbemaintainedinaccordancewiththeMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.
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