Manager - Park Operations

Résumé du poste

The Manager of Park Operations oversees the delivery of parks maintenance, capital projects, and compliance programs for the regional district. This role involves managing budgets, supervising staff and contractors, and developing policies to ensure the effective operation of regional and community parks.

Détails du poste

General Information Located on Vancouver Island just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including the Quw'utsun, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht Nations. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands, waters, plants, and animals of this region since beyond time immemorial. The CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 95,000. The picturesque Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities such as majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world’s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles. The Opportunity: Do you have a passion for parks, people, and public service? Lead the delivery of exceptional parks operations and help shape the outdoor spaces that make the Cowichan Valley a great place to live, work, and play. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Parks & Trails Division, the Manager – Parks Operations is responsible for managing the park operations and maintenance management programs including the Parks Capital Project Program; Parks Compliance & Enforcement Program, and the Risk Management Program; for both the Regional District’s community and regional parks services. The position develops and administers both short and long-range plans and schedules for parks operation and maintenance programs, coordinates and supervises contractors and parks employees, liaises with stakeholders and the public, prepares park operations, maintenance and capital development budgets, reviews cost estimates for parks projects, and programs, and develops park-related policies. The position represents management interests in dealings with unionized staff and is excluded from collective bargaining. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university (i.e. Landscape Horticulture, Parks Operations/Administration, Natural Resource Management and Conservation, Environmental Studies) Six (6) years of related progressive experience in parks operations, maintenance and project management including three (3) years experience in supervision, preferably in a local government setting A valid Class 5 BC Drivers License First Aid Level 1 with CPR An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. View the full job description listing all job requirements. Hours of Work Guaranteed 35 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position will be required to attend some evening and weekend callouts and meetings. This position works from two CVRD locations - Head Office in downtown Duncan and a satellite office located at 3900 Drinkwater Road, also in Duncan. The position is eligible to participate in the CVRD’s Flex Time Program. Salary Salary range of $116,164.93 to $135,807.016 per year (2026 salary range), commensurate with education, training and experience. Also included is a comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, and insurance benefits, pension, and paid vacation. Application Instructions Ready to make an impact? Submit your cover letter and resume in confidence using the application link prior to the closing date. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Note If you require an accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process please contact Human Resources at hr@cvrd.bc.ca to communicate your accommodation needs. Please include the position title and competition number.

Ce que vous ferez

The Manager of Park Operations oversees the delivery of parks maintenance, capital projects, and compliance programs for the regional district. This role involves managing budgets, supervising staff and contractors, and developing policies to ensure the effective operation of regional and community parks.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field such as Landscape Horticulture or Natural Resource Management. A minimum of six years of progressive experience in parks operations and project management, including three years of supervisory experience, is required.

Avantages

• Extended health • Dental • Insurance benefits • Pension • Paid vacation

Compétences indiquées

• Budgeting · Souhaitée
• Policy development · Souhaitée
• Risk Management · Souhaitée
• Team Leadership · Souhaitée
• Gestion de projet · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Parks operations
• Maintenance management
• Capital project management
• Compliance and enforcement
• Risk management
• Budgeting
• Contractor supervision
• Policy development
• Stakeholder engagement
• Project management
• Local government administration
• Team leadership
• Project Management
• Management
• Operations
• Risk Management
• First Aid
• Valid Driver's License
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Environmental Studies
• Collective Bargaining
• Natural Resource Management

Domaines d’emploi

• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Sports & Recreation
• Park Operations Manager
• Emergency Management Director
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Emergency Management Directors