Scope of Position
Provides guidance and leadership to oversee the management of all activities of the Parks, Recreation and Facilities department according to provincial regulations and municipal policies. The manager of parks and recreation and facilities will be responsible for maintaining municipal facilities, responding to emergencies, overseeing building maintenance, directing equipment maintenance, supervising staff, preparing budgets and operating the department within budgetary allocations. Oversee and directs the operation of the municipality’s recreation services, including the municipal parks and playgrounds and all municipal owned facilities.
Principal Responsibilities
Budgeting and Administration
Oversee all aspects of facility operations, maintenance, and lifecycle planning for buildings and municipal infrastructure including parks and playgrounds
- Prepares the annual operating and capital budgets for the Recreation and Facilities Department, compiling information, advising on the formulation of the budget document, reviewing it with municipal staff and Chief Financial Officer (CF0) before presentation to council.
- Operates the maintenance department within budgetary allocations, reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and Council on financial operations and all related matters including but not limited to cost analysis, financial reporting with the CFO and input for efficiency and cost-savings.
- Provides reports, statistics and other documentation for the Chief Administrative Officer, Council and as required to justify and provide recommendations to maintain the level of service
- Attend committee and council meetings to report on departmental activities.
- Carries out other related duties as assigned.
Ensuring all Regulatory compliance
Ensure regulatory compliance with building codes, safety standards, environmental regulations, and working to meet the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
- Manage facility-related projects, including renovations and new construction, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Obtains necessary technical advice from outside agencies, consultants and engineers as appropriate to ensure facilities are upgraded and maintained to an optimal standard.
Human Resources and Public Relations
Managing human resources and responding to public relations
- Recruiting qualified staff through the formal municipal hiring process, recommending selection to Chief Administrative Officer and Council.
- Ensuring all staff are adequately oriented and trained.
- Overseeing Facility and Program Supervisors in staff scheduling and providing supervision, both directly and indirectly.
- Providing directions and guidance to staff, ensuring that staff is informed of new processes and procedures as required.
- Reviewing employee performance, dealing with disciplinary issues, proposing salary increases and reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and Council on all Human resources and employment standard issues.
- Respond in a timely and professional manner to all public and customer inquiries and complaints.
Asset Management
Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Asset Management Plan for all facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
- Participates as a member of the management team, reviewing and providing inputs into
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proposed policies, programs and systems, preparing strategies for municipal growth, communicating issues with implications beyond the department and working together to solve problems affecting the entire municipality.
- Lead risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate operational risks.
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Responsible, as a supervisor, for health & safety under the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA). This includes, but is not limited to:
- Ensuring employees are properly trained in health & safety responsibilities, use of equipment, and are aware of potential dangers on the job and how to deal with them.
- Providing safe and proper equipment, standard operating procedures, supervision and communication (including written instruction), current SDS sheets, etc.
- Cooperating with the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) to provide a safe and healthy work environment and take every reasonable precaution in the circumstances.
- Ensuring employees are working safely within the law and using safe work practices and procedures (wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), ensuring all guards are in place, understanding and following standards operating procedures), and evaluating performance.
- Developing and maintaining an understanding of the OHSA, health & safety policies, and identifying and reporting concerns to the Department.
- Investigating and reporting accidents and injuries.
The foregoing is intended to outline the general description of the duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted as a complete description. The Municipality of Central Manitoulin reserves the right to amend this position description at any time provided that such change does not represent a substantive change in the purpose or essential nature of the position.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
- Five (5) years of progressive experience in Parks and Facilities, including three (3) years
of municipal or equivalent management experience which includes budgeting, supervision and public relations
- Experience working within a public sector environment is considered a strong asset
- Thorough working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications, database management, and office equipment.
- Experience completing general maintenance
- Experience completing commercial custodial work
- Experience operating landscaping and turf equipment
- Very good physical condition and strength.
- Willing to learn and be available for furthering skills training and education.
Education and Training:
- ORFA Safe ice operator certificate
- ORFA Legal Awareness 1 and 2 an asset
- ORFA Basic Arena Refrigeration Certificate
- ORFA Ice making and Painting certificate an asset
- Knowledge of basic accounting practices and experience working with financial budgets.
- Knowledge of applicable legislation including the Employment Standards Act (ESA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Ontario Building Code (OBC), Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), Canadian Standards Associations (CSA), and applicable provincial, federal regulations.
- A thorough working knowledge of facilities management, including refrigeration systems (arenas), and electrical, plumbing and mechanical operations and maintenance and asset.
- Possess a valid Class G Driver’s License.
2025 SALARY RANGE
75,000 – 100,000
OMERS and Employer supported benefits
Please send resume and coverletter as a single .pdf to ddeforge@centralmanitoulin.ca
Interviews may be scheduled with qualified candidates prior to the closing deadline.
