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Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the General Manager of Community Services leads the delivery and management of community services including recreation, regional parks, community parks, and cultural services. Develop and implement annual and long-term service strategies, operational plans, budgets, policies, and bylaws in support of department and strategic objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Leads the operations, planning and development of PRRD parks to the objectives of the Parks and Trails Master Plan.
• Manages facility service agreements; oversees annual funding requests and provides risk management advice.
• Provides technical advice and support to communities and organizations for the development and management of recreation and community facilities and programs.
• Represents PRRD on a variety of committees relating to department service functions and at regional, provincial, and First Nations meetings.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Post secondary degree in Public Administration or a related discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years related experience at a supervisory level preferably in a unionized local government setting.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
•  A valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Additional Information

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, with one hour for lunch.  Regular travel within PRRD, and attendance at evening and/ weekend meetings and events is required.