Senior Manager, Parks & Trails Division

Located on Vancouver Island just 50 km north of Victoria and 30km south of Nanaimo the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including the Quwutsun Malahat Tsuubaa-asatx Halalt Penelakut Stzuminus 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 95000. 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 worlds tallest free-standing timber rail trestles.

The Opportunity:

Are you a dynamic and progressive leader with a passion for stewarding and enhancing parks and trail systems Do you bring a strategic mindset to the planning development maintenance and long-term sustainability of community sub regional and regional parks and trails in a collaborative coordinated and cost-effective way Consider joining the CVRD in this critical role.

Reporting to the General Manager Operations the Senior Manager Parks & Trails Division is part of the CVRDs management team and has independent managerial authority for the Parks & Trails Division including leading and managing a group of dedicated professionals in formulating implementing and evaluating parks and trails programs services and operations of the Division. This position directs a cross functional team in: the operations and maintenance of community sub regional and regional parks trails natural areas recreation amenities urban forest assets waterfront infrastructure and stewardship programs; park land acquisition and development; the development amendment and implementation of community and regional parks and trails master plans; asset management; budgeting; grant applications; and targeted communication campaigns. The position leads the development and implementation of short- and long-term strategies which are aligned to the Division Departmental and Corporate goals including overseeing specific initiatives and projects as directed by the Board. The position represents management interests in dealings with unionized staff and is excluded from collective bargaining.

• Degree in Parks/Recreation Landscape Architecture Resource Management or related field
• A minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in a parks and trails management environment preferably in a regional district setting
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a supervisory or management role of staff and consultants
• Extensive experience in design and construction of parks and trails amenities including park and trail development land use and park systems
• Extensive experience in policy and planning labour/management relations operations project management budget development and reconciliation report generation environmental initiatives and targeted communications campaigns
• A valid Class 5 BC Drivers License

An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered.

View the full job description listing all the job requirements.

35-hour full-time work week with the opportunity to participate in the CVRDs Flex Time Program. Some weekend and evening work may be required.

This position works from the CVRDs office in downtown Duncan BC.

Salary range of $119926.94 to $140298.26 per year commensurate with education training and experience and a comprehensive benefits package including extended health dental and insurance benefits pension and paid vacation.

Please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence by the date indicated. Please include a copy of your drivers abstract.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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