Job Description

Position Title: Parks Manager Reports To: City Manager Business Division: Leisure Services Summary: The successful applicant will manage, supervise and co-ordinate the maintenance and care of parks, boulevards, green spaces, cemetery, athletic fields and urban forest, along with the following duties: DUTIES:

• Manages and supervises the operation and maintenance of Parks, Boulevard including Tree Management & Maintenance, other green spaces, Cemetery, Urban Forest, Athletic Fields, Ball Parks, Skate Park/Tennis Court, Mowing of City Property, Weed Control on City Property, Mosquito Control, Maintenance Management of Recreation and Parks Equipment and Outdoor Rinks
• Develops standards and specifications of care and maintenance
• Develops and maintains safety programs in accordance with Occupation Health & Safety regulations
• Maintain tree inventory for the City and manage Dutch Elm Disease Program.
• Manage and monitor mosquito and weed control programs for the City
• Ensures optimal crew size, proper machinery and equipment assigned and materials available for repairs, maintenance and capital work
• Participates in the appointment, hiring, suspension, dismissal, appraisals, promotions, demotions, transfer or dismissal of staff
• Completes employee schedules and approves time sheets
• Provides recommendations and input into purchasing goods and services.
• Instructs or trains employees in maintenance, repairs, construction, safety and operation of equipment and tools
• Investigates and responds to complaints
• Ensures the recording of labour, equipment, materials and other pertinent data
• Monitors and controls expenditures. Develops budgets, external contracts and specifications, tender documents and agreements
• Develops policies and procedures
• Researches, prepares and submits reports on any matter
• Ensures the maintenance of tools and equipment
• Receives after hour calls and arranges for corrective action
• Promote and maintain positive public relations between staff and customers
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Grade 12
• Valid Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License
• Post-secondary training in Horticulture, Landscaping, Parks Maintenance or Urban Forestry
• Tree Pruning Certificate
• Pesticide Applicator Landscape or Mosquito and Biting Fly License
• Formal Supervisory Training
• OH&S Training

EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Five (5) years including three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Previous experience in parks maintenance, landscaping or closely related field
• Previous experience in irrigation system maintenance
• Knowledge of computers and software programs
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, supervisory skills, written and oral communication
• Strong customer service orientation
• Formal supervisory training

APPLICATION DEADLINE This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The City of Estevan offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package. For further information or to apply, please contact: Sheryl March, Human Resources apply@estevan.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• municipal: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Pesticide Applicators License (preferred)
• Tree Pruning Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: One location Application deadline: 2023-04-20
Expected start date: 2023-05-01