Section Manager - Parks Operations

City of North Vancouver -
North Vancouver, BC

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Détails du poste

Temporaire | Temps plein
De 135 540 $ à 158 232 $ par an
Il y a 12 jours

Profil recherché

Mention Sceau rouge
Expérience administrative
Gestion de projet
Compétences en communication

Description complète du poste

Title

Section Manager - Parks Operations

Job Status

Temporary Full Time

Position Overview

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Section Manager, Parks Operations to join the Infrastructure, Transportation and Parks team. The opportunity is a temporary full-time role for approximately one (1) year but may be subject to extension.

Responsibilities

You will report to the Manager, Parks and Natural Spaces in this position and will lead unionized staff responsible for the operation and maintenance of city parks and public open spaces including sports fields, playgrounds, trails, tennis courts, park buildings, irrigation systems, lighting systems, waterplay areas, streetscape features and the operations and administration of the City’s Cemetery.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and managing a team of unionized parks operations staff, including task assignment, specifying deliverables, developing timelines and quality expectations, coaching, mentoring, providing opportunities for growth, and delivering feedback and corrective action as necessary;
Overseeing the operation, maintenance and service delivery of parks and open space infrastructure to optimise social, environmental and economic outcomes for the community;
Providing guidance to staff preparing regular progress reports to the Manager, Parks and Natural Spaces and presenting project updates and recommendations to senior leadership staff and Council;
Budget development and management, including responsibility for an annual operating budget of approximately $4M, monitoring expenditures, ensuring compliance with budget constraints and recommending cost-saving strategies;
Working collaboratively with the Parks Planning and Design, and Urban Forestry and Watershed teams, along with various other external and internal colleagues and partners in the delivery of capital programs and projects.
Responding to Council and public inquiries on matters related to park operations

Requirements

You will have considerable related public works/parks operations municipal experience in a supervisory and administrative capacity supplemented by a degree or diploma, or red seal trade in a related field such as landscape architecture, parks management, natural resource management or similar. Your demonstrated success in progressive leadership positions is essential, along with experience in project management, an understanding of the principles of asset management, and a strong knowledge of park operations and maintenance practices. Superior communication and interpersonal skills, a high work ethic and the demonstrated ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with the public, stakeholders and City Council will ensure your success in this role.

Compensation

We offer an attractive remuneration and benefits package for this exempt position, including a compressed work schedule. The salary range is $135,540 to $158,232 annually (2026 rates).

Hours of Work

Compressed work schedule.

Additional Information

During the recruitment process, applicants will be requested to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC).

We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at [email protected]. We’re here to support your full participation.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, apply online through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Sunday, July 5, 2026.

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