Foreperson, District Parks
Foreperson, District Parks
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JOB TITLE: Foreperson District Parks
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
POSTING NUMBER: 106794
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent
HOURS OF WORK: 40-hour workweek
LOCATION: In- Person - TBD
SALARY GRADE: 5
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $88458.00- $99516.00 per annum
MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $110573.00 per annum
JOB TYPE: Management and Administration
POSTING DATE: June 17 2025
CLOSING DATE: June 30 2025
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Reporting to the Supervisor Parks Maintenance this position leads and directs a designated geographical work area consisting of seasonal and unionized full time staff. Provides advice and guidance to staff.
- Plans coordinates schedules recruits trains evaluates and supervises all functions performed by staff volunteers and contractors.
- Co-ordinate training for all staff on procedures and equipment and Health and Safety
- Respond to public and internal complaints concerns or inquiries and initiate follow-up action as required
- Assist in planning special events
- Assist in preparation review monitoring and control of district budgets
- Assists with establishing and prioritizing capital projects for Parks Maintenance and Operations.
- Inspect all work areas including parkland buildings structures and equipment to ensure productivity proper operation cleanliness and safety
- Performs on-call and other duties as and when required.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
EDUCATION:
- Post-secondary Diploma or Certificate in Horticulture Science or equivalent
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3-5 years of parks experience with effective supervisory skills
- 2-3 years supervisory experience preferably in a unionized environment
OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential
- Knowledge of small and heavy equipment operation
- Use/operation of computers including MS Office
- Excellent customer service/public relations skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must possess a valid Ontario G Drivers Licence; good performance and work record
**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
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Interview: Ourrecruitmentprocessmaybecompletedwith video conference technology.
As part of the corporations Modernizing Job Evaluation project this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106794 by June 30 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required as a condition of employment to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
As part of the application process applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey please select prefer not to answer as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity equity and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.
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