JOB TITLE:  Supervisor, Parks Project & Community Development

DEPARTMENT: Community Services

POSTING NUMBER:  105682

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  1

JOB STATUS & DURATION:  Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK:  35 hour workweek

LOCATION:  Hybrid Model* – when working onsite, you will report to the location of Williams Parkway Operations Centre

SALARY GRADE:  6

HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $95,679.00 - $107,639.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE:  $119,599.00 per annum

JOB TYPE:  Management and Administration

POSTING DATE: October 16, 2023 

CLOSING DATE:  November 3, 2023

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Manager, Parks Capital & Community Development, and with a commitment to the vision and values of the Corporation, this position takes ownership of and assumes the key role as an accountable leader for the staff team responsible for the delivery of major and minor capital parks construction projects, contract administration functions, community development programs and contract oversight.

OPERATION SUPPORT

• Establishing project requirements with client department, acting as a team leader on the project teams
• Supervising the preparation of project charters, governance models, master plans, design concepts, facility fit plans, and other documentation
• Overseeing and providing supervision on the section’s review of consultant’s background and due diligence studies
• Supervising the preparation of proposals for Annual Capital Budget
• Supervising the preparation of RFP’s (requests for proposals) and hiring of consultants to undertake detailed preparation of design, contract tender documents and construction supervision, and the processing of project revisions and payments to the consultants and contractors
• Supervising the preparation of RFPs and RFQs for Blanket Purchase Orders with consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Supervising and frequently taking lead in project liaison with Council, the public and external agencies

 STAFF SUPERVISION

• Provides leadership and direction to Non-Union and Union Staff
• Ensures work schedules align with Divisional service delivery standards
• Monitor activities to ensure safety, quality, efficiency and productivity
• Ensure staff have proper training for activities being performed
• Promote professional development and continuing education
• Review employee performance on a regular basis rewarding achievements and excellent work and taking progressive, corrective or disciplinary action as required
• Analysing staff workload and reporting to department management on staffing requirements
• Supervising regular updates of the section’s Capacity Plan
• Advising consultants and contractors on the City’s requirements related to the capital projects
• Supervising the preparation and up-dating of the section’s guidelines, manuals standard forms
• Supervising the maintenance of the construction cost data-base for the section

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Provides customer service to internal and external customers
• Maintain a positive corporate image by ensuring prompt, accurate responses to numerous internal and external inquiries
• Provide documentation and evidence to support the City’s risk management, insurance and legal representatives in addressing damage or liability claims against the Corporation
• Preparing and delivering responses on politically sensitive matters to Councillors and the public
• Supervising the preparation of the section’s presentations and project status reports

COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING

• Representing open space issues at various internal and external Committees and meetings, attending public meetings and open houses to present parks, special civic design and community development projects being undertaken by the City.
• Preparing and updating all of the section’s design and procedural standards
• Managing and providing advice to section staff in the preparation of reports to Committees and Council

CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION

• Provides oversight and direction on Policies and Standards
• Provides guidance to staff on the, acts, regulations, policies and standards of external agencies such as DFO, MNRF, MOEE, Region of Peel, CVC, TRCA, etc.
• Implementing city strategic and guideline documents such as the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Outdoor Master Wayfinding Program, Master Plan, Flower City Strategy, Gateway Development Policies

BUDGET SUPPORT

• Supervising the section’s preparation of annual and long range Operating and Capital budgets as they relate to capital parks construction projects and community development programs.
• Prepare asset condition reports for the purpose of budget forecasting on all parks outdoor assets
• Review monthly budget, monitor spending and ensure cost control
• Preparing the section’s component of the department’s annual service plan
• Supervising cash-flow for completed work on capital projects
• Regular monitoring of capital expenditures against service levels

TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION

• Represent the Department or Division as a member of various committees and teams
• Participate in meetings and report to divisional management team content of meetings and any impact on standards, service level and or budget
• Attend site meetings for the purpose of investigation, project initiation, plan review, site construction and acceptance of new construction or asset replacements
• Representing open space issues at various internal and external Committees and meetings, attending public meetings and open houses to present parks and special civic design projects being undertaken by the City.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• Degree in Landscape Architecture followed by at least four (4) years of relevant practical experiences in both the public and private sectors; or a three (3) year diploma in landscape technology with at least eight (8) years of relevant practical experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant practical experience and 3 to 5 years supervisory experience preferred in a unionized environment

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential; knowledge of the use/operation of computers, current CADD, graphics and project management programs, including MS Office; excellent customer service/public relations skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Working knowledge of various Ontario Legislation including the Planning Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Lien Act as well as CAN/CSA Z614 Children’s Playspaces and Equipment.
• Understanding of Construction and Contract Law
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management and contract administration related to park construction and land development
• Ability to negotiate, facilitate and present complex information to a variety of audiences
• Full membership in the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects
• Must possess a valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.                                                

As part of the corporation’s 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. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above (use for iCIMS) OR at: www.brampton.ca/employment (use for external websites/job boards) quoting reference #105682 by October 27, 2023 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.

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.

The City is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@brampton.ca or 905.874.2150 with your accommodation needs, quoting the job opening ID#, job title. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. 

EDUCATION:

• Degree in Landscape Architecture followed by at least four (4) years of relevant practical experiences in both the public and private sectors; or a three (3) year diploma in landscape technology with at least eight (8) years of relevant practical experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant practical experience and 3 to 5 years supervisory experience preferred in a unionized environment

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential; knowledge of the use/operation of computers, current CADD, graphics and project management programs, including MS Office; excellent customer service/public relations skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Working knowledge of various Ontario Legislation including the Planning Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Lien Act as well as CAN/CSA Z614 Children’s Playspaces and Equipment.
• Understanding of Construction and Contract Law
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management and contract administration related to park construction and land development
• Ability to negotiate, facilitate and present complex information to a variety of audiences
• Full membership in the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects
• Must possess a valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence.