Supervisor II, Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries

Job Status : Permanent Full-Time

Union : Non-Union

Number of Positions : 1

Hours of Work: 35

Location: Chatham Arenas

Reason for Vacancy: Replacement

Closing Date : September 17, at 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Supervisor II, Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries, in the Parks, Fleet and Facilities division.

Job description

The Supervisor II, Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with the day-to-day operation of parks, cemeteries, and recreation facilities (including arenas, pools, halls, boat docks, boat launches, beaches, and trails). This position ensures assets and grounds are maintained and operated in a safe and efficient manner, coordinates infrastructure projects, and provides leadership to staff. The Supervisor II participates on the Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries Supervisory Team and provides coverage for Supervisor absences at work locations throughout Chatham-Kent.

Essential responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent's core values and competencies
• Direct a team consisting of CUPE 12.1 union members, seasonal staff, and non-union staff
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Collective Agreement; attend appeal (or grievance) meetings as required
• Ensuring recreation assets and open spaces are maintained and operated in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensures all vehicles, equipment and machinery are maintained in good safe working order
• Drafts and reviews standard operating procedures
• Champions health & safety initiatives and leads staff training
• Inspects parks, recreational facilities, and cemetery infrastructure for safety and regular maintenance
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the department expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget
• Assist in the creation of purchase orders and invoice approval processes
• Ensure all equipment and ice plant logs and work records are completed
• Coordinates, oversees, and manages work of external contractors
• Respond to inquiries and investigates complaints from the public pertaining to park, cemetery, and facility maintenance activities and site conditions
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Maintain effective relationships with the community, facility users, and internal departments including working with volunteers
• Make recommendations to relevant Supervisors regarding park, facility, and cemetery infrastructure improvements
• Assist with seasonal field and ice time allocations to user groups
• Implement continuous improvement practices
• Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety
• Participate, as required, on internal committees focused on various initiatives
• Perform 'Acting Supervisor' duties as required

Essential qualifications

• College certificate or diploma in a business, parks, horticultural, facility management, asset management, and/or a related program with two (2) to four (4) years of related experience in arenas, parks, horticultural, facility management, and/or asset management.
• Experience working in and/or supervising in a unionized environment

• Experience in ice making, ice maintenance, and arena refrigeration operations

• Experience in the operations of parks, community centres, horticulture, and pools

• Knowledge in asset management principles and practices
• Experience working with indoor pools, outdoor pools, splash pads, pool filtration, and dehumidification systems,
• Ability to operate and train staff on equipment such as, tractor, dump truck, ice machine, and miscellaneous tools and equipment
• Knowledge of HVAC operation and maintenance, operations of recreational vehicles and assets, mechanical equipment, and facility maintenance
• Knowledge of related provincial, federal legislations and regulations requirements as they pertain to recreational facilities (i.e., Ontario Building Code; Occupational Health & Safety Act; Ontario Fire Code, TSSA)
• Experience managing, preparing, and implementing capital projects
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Working knowledge of Questica or JD Edwards (or other similar financial programs)
• Working knowledge of D365-CRM (or other similar program)
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software programs)

Certifications, memberships, licenses

• Standard first aid and CPR certification
• Basic Arena Refrigeration is an asset
• Certified Pool Operator certificate or designation is an asset
• Project Management certification is an asset
• Certified Ice Technician is an asset
• International Society of Arboriculture of Ontario certification is an asset
• Registered Playground Inspector or Certified Playground Inspector designation is an asset
• Propane handling certificate or Record of Training is an asset
• Asset Management Certificate is an asset

Work environment/hours of work

• This position works both indoors and outdoors
• This position works weekdays with occasional evening and weekend hours. Also on call after hours and on weekends

Driver 's licence/vehicle requirements

Because of the responsibilities, this position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G (or higher) Ontario driver's licence; a driver's abstract will be conducted by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. An acceptable driver's abstract will: be an original document and current (within the previous thirty (30) days); have no more than four (4) demerit points; have no more than two (2) convictions for the same offence; have no criminal code convictions; have no 'non-medical or administrative' license suspension in the preceding three (3) years.

Background check requirements

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: Police Criminal Record Check, education/certification verification, and employment reference check.

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures/weather as well as the ability to climb in and around buildings and/or construction/renovation sites
• Requires steel toed safety shoes, safety vest, hard hat, and eye protection
• Bending: frequent crouching squatting
• Walking: frequent walking on level surface
• Sitting: frequent sitting in a chair, stool, vehicle seat
• Lifting: frequent carrying (2.03 to 9.09 kgs or 5 to 20 lbs) (lifting boxes, equipment, plans; roof hatch/door to access roof of buildings; books, binders, files, laptop, etc.; tools)
• Standing: frequent standing inside, outside
• Hands: frequent fine finger dexterity (movement), pinching, mousing; constant gripping
• Foot action: constant one- and two-foot action

Benefits

This permanent full-time position has an annual salary of $74,637 to $84,373 and will receive benefits including: participation in the OMERS pension plan (mandatory) as well as sick and vacation entitlements. Following successful completion of a 3-month waiting period, candidates will also be entitled to a comprehensive group benefits package.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

The Municipality does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools in its recruitment or selection processes; all hiring decisions are made by people.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.