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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Superintendent Park Board
Posted on November 01, 2024 by Employer details City of Vancouver
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Superintendent Park BoardRequisition ID: 42632 OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose and FunctionThe four Superintendents are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and maintenance of their own portfolio. This includes horticulture and turf management, managing staff (hiring, termination, evaluation, discipline, support, coaching, training and development) and representing the employer in the grievance process; establishing work schedules and procedures, coordinating activities with other work units; building relationships with customer and stakeholders to improve service levels; performing crew audits to ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards; conducting job costing and bid tendering and reviewing various paperwork/invoices. The successful candidates are expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative, including providing expertise to other divisions and participating in the development of policies and long range plans.We are currently hiring for 4 Superintendents for the following portfolios: Stanley Park Beaches and Downtown Parks Neighborhood Parks South Neighborhood Parks WestPosition shifts are as follows:Monday through Friday, 7:00am startSpecific Duties and Responsibilities The main focus is to enhance operational efficiencies, management and coordination of the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the portfolio Plans, schedules, prioritizes and manages a crew of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance staff to maintain passive turf, boulevards, trails, landscaped areas, athletic fields, other landscaped areas and facilities Establishes and maintains effective communication and coordination among staff, with other divisions and departments in the Park Board, the City, consultants, and contractors Sets priorities for maintenance of and coordinates the use of equipment with supervisors and superintendents in other divisions Participates in Park Board team meetings, conducts staff meetings and presents crew talks Provides leadership to staff, including hiring and termination, discipline, performance and attendance management, coaching, training, development and guidance and represents the employer in the grievance process Provides coaching on a timely basis; develops goals and expectations, identifies training and development, including all aspects OH&S technical and administrative requirements Meets with employees to resolve disputes and administers appropriate collective agreements, hears grievance meetings at step 1 of the grievance process and in consultation with superiors has the authority to resolve grievances at that step Establishes and maintains communication with staff to discuss policies, administrative issues and share information, programs plans and problems solve around difficulties encountered working in a challenging environment Sets performance goals and coaches employees to achieve desired results Establishes and monitors attendance management goals within the group; meets with employees to address and resolve attendance problems Provides input into staffing requirements to ensure efficient use of budget allocation Oversees contractors and consultants, ensures goods and services are provided within the set parameters of the contract, identifie- LocationVancouver, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$100,417YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99220
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