Job Description

Requisition Number:

2025-48

Posted:

May 22, 2025

Position Type:

Permanent, full-time

Location:

Port Elgin, ON

Hours:

40 hrs/week, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Salary:

$98,401 to $111,819per year (depending on experience and qualifications)

Number of Vacancies:

1

Saugeen Shores: Both city and town, wrapped in a village.

Choosing to work and live in Saugeen Shores gives you an unparalleled choice of easy-going lifestyles, economic opportunities and nature at every turn. You can truly create your own village in this growing, diverse community of neighbourhoods and amenities. You can replace long commutes with easy lakeshore rides. You can choose to be as active or relaxed as you want to be. You can make all these great choices without sacrificing family life, schools, and even access to the wide world. Nestled on the shores of Lake Huron with forests and farms all around, Saugeen Shores is the promise of both cities and towns, wrapped in a village.

The Team:

We take our team-first culture so seriously; we wrote a Team Saugeen Charter to celebrate and protect it. Our shared role is to keep Saugeen Shores safe, well-serviced, growing and vibrant in ways that respect the public and reflect our team. We develop careers from the inside first. We engage each other personally and professionally. We welcome change. we embrace new ideas. We do more than live with work processes; we seek to continuously improve them. And we have each other's backs - because that is what great teams do.

What we offer you:

10 paid personal days in addition to a generous number of vacation days per year. Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits, including an Employee and Family Assistance Plan. Enrollment in the OMERS pension plan. Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program. A passion for investing in our workforce through continuous learning and development.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with progressively responsible experience in municipal park operations to join our team. As the

Parks Supervisor,

reporting to the Manager, Parks and Facilities, you are responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities for parks, trails, waterfront, and horticulture, including the supervision, and scheduling of staff and contractors. You are responsible for developing, overseeing, monitoring, and continuously improving parks preventative maintenance programs and coordinating inspections, equipment needs, installations and signage to ensure maintenance and accessibility standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, supervise, inspect, and schedule the overall maintenance operations of over 30 municipal parks and associated amenities including active parks (ball diamonds and soccer fields), turf and grounds management, horticulture and downtown beautification program, waterfront and beach maintenance, trails, waste collection, equipment/machine repair, and seasonal facility opening and shutdown. Supervise assigned staff including scheduling of work, staff training/development, new-hire orientation, health & safety and other regulatory compliance, performance management/review, coaching/mentoring, collective agreement administration, timesheet review and overtime/vacation authorization, payroll submissions, progressive discipline, and termination recommendations. Ensure Park facilities comply with safety, electrical, plumbing, mechanical system requirements and other applicable legislation, taking necessary action to resolve non-compliance as appropriate. Respond to inquiries from and/or liaise with other staff, residents, community and special interest groups, internal departments, suppliers, etc. on service requests and work order activities, parks permits, special events, maintenance issues/requirements, equipment, and other parks operations matters. Investigate vandalism/incidents/complaints related to Parks and follow up accordingly. Provide input to the Manager in the development of parks maintenance and equipment standards, service level standards, parks and user policies, and other similar guiding parameters for operation. Regularly review and evaluate Parks operations and service delivery methods/processes to streamline practices and foster excellence in customer service. Administer and coordinate maintenance contracts for parks systems (i.e., irrigation, turf), equipment, other services (i.e., forestry), and materials. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate repairs, maintenance, and capital projects, and resolve complaints or concerns in a timely, professional manner. Implement preventative maintenance programs for park assets (i.e. splashpads, playgrounds, trails). Oversee and maintain inspections, service requests, works orders in applicable Town programs and systems. Purchase necessary materials and supplies for the effective delivery of Parks services within approved budgets and in accordance with the Town Procurement Policy.

Competencies and skills you bring to the role:

Accountability:

You take ownership of your personal workload, as well as the workload of employees under your direction.

Adaptability:

You can adapt efficiently and effectively in response to new processes and changing circumstances.

Communication:

You have proven ability to communicate successfully and confidently both verbally and in writing.

Commitment to Health and Safety

: You work in compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation and established policies and procedures.

Customer Service:

You have strong customer service skills to deal courteously and effectively with tenants, contractors, public and staff.

Interpersonal Skills:

You exhibit strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Leadership:

You can delegate, inspire, and communicate effectively.You are driven and highly motivated to lead others towards a common goal.

Problem Solving and Decision Making:

You are passionate about solving problems, uncovering root causes, and proactively finding solutions to achieve Town goals.

Resourceful:

You respond to difficult situations or workplace requirements by using the available tools and information to support decisions and solutions.

Education and Training:

Post-secondary education in Landscape Design/Construction, Parks and Recreation, Horticulture, Grounds Management or related discipline. Certified Grounds Technician (CGT), Certified Recreational Facilities Professional (CRFP) through Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA) is an asset. Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) Certificate is an asset. Ontario Parks Association (OPA) and/or Sports Turf Canada certifications an asset Pesticide License is an asset. Possess Certified Playground Inspector or Registered Playground Practitioner designations or be willing to obtain. Possess Valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's license in good standing. Standard First Aid and CPR Certification. Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required.

Experience and Knowledge:

A minimum of five (5) years' work experience in parks and recreation operations. A minimum of three (3) years' supervisory/leadership experience. Work experience in a municipal park environment is considered an asset. Experience supervising in a unionized environment is considered an asset. Extensive knowledge of park maintenance, equipment, best practices, and emerging trends. Knowledge of Ontario Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) and Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), Ontario Building Code (OBC). Knowledge of occupational hazards pertaining to parks and facility maintenance, and of effective safety control and precautionary methods. Knowledge of labour relations principles and practices. Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, irrigation, turf, trails, playgrounds, splashpads, beaches maintenance and associated systems. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.). and a high level of comfort working electronically. Ability to read, review and understand facility and construction documents, drawings, and specifications.

Application Process:

If you're interested in joining our team, click the "Apply Now" at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process by the posting closing date. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of Saugeen Shores is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Town of Saugeen Shores will make every effort to accommodate applicants with disabilities in its recruitment and selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990 and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.

If you require an accommodation to submit your resume for an employment opportunity, or for more information on accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at jobs@saugeenshores.ca or by phone at 519-832-2008 x.132.