Competition #V1671

Manager, Parks Services

(Full-Time, Exempt)

Closing Date: 4:30pm, Thursday, October 5, 2023

The Sunshine Coast
If you have ever been to the Sunshine Coast, you know how amazing it is! If you have not had the pleasure, you really should check it out. Bordered by rugged mountains and blue ocean waters, situated on a peninsula (not an island) in the traditional lands of the shíshálh and Skwxwú7mesh First Nations, this area is known for its mild winters, beautiful surroundings, arts, and culture. With all the amazing recreation at our doorstep, it is not just a preferred tourist destination, it is also a great place to live, work, and play

Position Overview
The Sunshine Coast Regional District is currently inviting applications for the exempt full-time position of Manager, Parks Services. We are looking for an experienced professional to join the team. Reporting to the General Manager, Community Services, the Manager, Parks Services is responsible for the overall leadership and supervision of the Parks Division, ensuring the ongoing management and coordination of the operations and maintenance of all park’s assets, sports fields, cemetery operations, trails and active transportation, and the Dakota Ridge winter recreation area. The position oversees the implementation and coordination of services in accordance with the annual operating budget and local, provincial and federal bylaws, policies, statutory requirements and the collective agreement.
 
Compensation and Hours of Work
This full-time exempt position includes an annual salary ranging from $100,816 up to a merit maximum of $128,036. This position includes vacation that starts at 4 full weeks, and a full benefits package that commences upon employment. Benefits include extended health and dental coverage, paid sick leave, family responsibility leave, short-term disability, group life insurance, eyewear, eye exams, long term disability benefits and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. We are currently operating in a hybrid work environment with flexible work schedules based upon a 35-hour week, all by mutual agreement.
 
How to apply
Please review the job description, then send a current resume and a cover letter quoting the competition number via email by the closing date and time shown above. Please include your name and the competition number in the subject line of the email. The SCRD is committed to equitable access to employment opportunities. We value a diverse workforce to best represent the communities we serve, and we thank all applicants in advance for your interest.

Contact: employment@scrd.ca or www.scrd.ca/careers