Program Lead, Open Spaces
Program Lead, Open Spaces
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Job Description
This position is responsible for leading policies and projects related to open spaces including long-range planning identifying strategic partnerships land management multi-year capital budget formulation and reporting plan reviews and capital project implementation. It requires considerable independence initiative and discretion within both established guidelines and non-structured situations. There is a high emphasis on cross-functional job requirements as the position impacts various planning and operational areas.
NOTE: Resumes will be assessed as they are received.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
People Leadership (20%)
- Cultivates a culture of excellence in customer service.
- Creates an open positive working environment to stimulate open discussion which includes both in office remote or hybrid employees.
- Invests time in managing and developing people through career planning and professional development. Provides insightful motivating and constructive feedback coaching and guidance.
- Sets clear expectations monitors evaluates and conduct annual performance reviews.
- Sets and delegates work responsibilities and tasks for staff.
- Provides rewards and recognition in alignment with the Countys policies and procedures.
- Follows the HR policies and procedures when address performance or disciplinary or investigations and considerations.
Administers and Manages the Countys Open Spaces (20%)
- Achieves the Open Space Plan vision strategic goals and objectives.
- Develops and reviews policies and procedures related to open space planning and development as required to achieve Council vision and goals.
- Advises and makes recommendations on the implementation of approved policies guidelines and standards on open space parks and trail projects.
- Coordinates and reports on all projects and interdisciplinary studies related to the Open Space Plan.
- Develops policies and bylaws for open spaces park and trails
- Acts as a resource for internal referrals related to open space for planning development and subdivision.
- Presents reports on open space initiatives to leadership team and Council as required.
- Handles and responds to public inquiries.
Develops Multi-Year Capital Budget and Implementation Plans (20%)
- Prepares annual operating and multi-year capital budgets work plans monitors progress provides financial reporting and ensures project implementation.
- Supports optimal resource allocations including capital investment in asset lifecycle and replacement in the multi-year capital budget through strategic long-term capital planning.
- Evaluates projects in alignment with Council and community input strategic importance environmental considerations community well-being and other factors.
Relationships and Engagement (20%)
- Works cross-functionally with various internal stakeholders.
- Liaises with the community and develops professional relationships to achieve effective partnerships to meet open space goals and objectives.
- Engages with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Prepares and coordinates public engagement and communication initiatives as required for open space plans and projects.
- Represents the County or delegates representation on regional initiatives such as the River Valley Alliance and Alberta TrailNet.
Project Management (15%)
- Manages complicated projects with multiple and sometimes conflicting stakeholders. Accountable for open space planning and capital projects including the coordination of permits approvals detailed designs tendering and fiscal reporting.
- Coordinates all applicable site meetings for contracted work to ensure work is completed following Sturgeon County Policy and Procedures
- Collaborates with stakeholders and departments; and manages consultants on open space projects.
- Collaborates with finance partners to maintain a framework for project budget monitoring and cost allocations.
- Makes effective recommendations on hiring decisions with Manager within approved roles working in collaboration with the HR team.
- Leads and coordinates staff on special initiatives and projects.
Other Related Duties (5%)
- Adheres to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.
KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Post-secondary degree in landscape architecture urban planning environmental science recreation administration or a related degree with a focus on parks trails and open spaces management.
- Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive and related experience including developing and managing capital budget priorities and recommendations building consensus amongst a broad range of stakeholders (including the public) and experience helping landowners understand complex land use regulations and policies.
- In-depth knowledge of general principles and practices of urban planning and environmental/open space planning.
- In-depth understanding of project planning and project management principles and concepts.
- Understanding the general principles of motivating leading and supervising staff.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively working well and effectively under pressure with competing priorities while meeting deadlines including strong project management and organizational skills and the ability to motivate others towards achieving a common goal.
- Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy tact and discretion in dealing with requests complaints and the ability to clarify information utilizing strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to exercise and apply sound judgment solve complex problems take initiative and make informed decisions.
- Proven ability to research and effectively analyze/interpret/synthesize complex and often divergent information to determine potential opportunities exposures and risks.
- Ability to work in a team environment or independently with the ability to take initiative and be self-motivated and demonstrate a commitment to continual learning.
- Proven ability to reach agreement with others in an objective logical and sensible manner.
- Ability to professionally engage generate common understanding create a shared vision and build working relationships in an environment of diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to review referred statutory and non-statutory planning documents for open space insights while being in alignment with the Countys open spaces policies work plans and applicable legislation and regulations.
- Efficient in navigating databases and inventory software with solid knowledge of all Microsoft Office Programs.
Assets:
- International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) and Project Management Certification would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of the Municipal Government Act and budget management would be considered an asset.
Employment Type
Full-Time
