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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Deputy Director, Parks, Planning & Policy
Posted on October 30, 2024 by Employer details City of New Westminster
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Great City, Great Work, Great Future! Deputy Director, Parks, Planning & PolicyNew Westminster, British ColumbiaNumber of Openings: 1Hours per Week: 37.5 hours per week.Employee Group: ExemptLocation: City Hall: 511 Royal AveCompetition #: 666Additional Details:Deputy Director, Parks, Planning & PolicyEmployment Status: Regular Full-TimePay Range: $157,591 to $173,792 annually + comprehensive benefits packageClosing Date: 11/13/24Apply Now The Deputy Director, Parks, Planning & Policy, is part of the Parks and Recreation leadership team and provides senior level support to the department. The Deputy Director leads and directs the department?s Parks Operations, Urban Forestry and Natural Areas, Parks and Open Space Planning, and Parks Services work units. The Deputy Director works in partnership with the Director, Parks and Recreation, and Deputy Director, Recreation Services & Facilities to provide vision, drive innovation, and support the Department as a whole. The position is accountable for achieving departmental and divisional outcomes while ensuring alignment with City objectives, policies, and regulatory requirements. Leading a team of highly skilled professional and operations staff, you will be responsible for administering various parks and open space operations, parks and open space capital projects, planning and policy initiatives, and for providing information, assistance, advice, and counseling to various internal and external contacts on matters related to divisional operations and the related parks and recreation planning responses to overall growth and sustainability of the community. The Deputy Director will lead and support policy development and resolve complex issues that have City wide implications. This position will also serve as the Acting Director, Parks and Recreation as required. Key accountabilities of this role include: Prepare and oversee division business planning, budget strategy and budget development, and financial reporting. Support Director by providing strategic direction, advice, and information on matters related to departmental operations and programs. Determine division organizational structure and financial resources required to execute strategic and operational deliverables. Lead and develop managers, supervisors, and staff by promoting and demonstrating a culture of innovation that seeks new and creative ways to deliver services and meet organizational goals. Lead change management processes. Plan, organize and direct the operations and programs of the Parks Operations, Urban Forestry and Natural Areas, Parks and Open Space Planning, and Parks Services work units while ensuring alignment with the City?s strategic direction. Prioritize, review, and respond to work requests from City staff, Council and the community and determine staffing and financial resources required. Actively participate in and lead the development of divisional and departmental policy, procedures, and strategic plans. Prepare and present recommendations for amending existing divisional and departmental plans, policy, and bylaw provisions. Prepare and present reports and presentations to Council, task forces, advisory committees, and a variety of other community interests and authorities. Represent the department on interdepartmental working groups and committees and attend Council and other meetings and consult with a variety of internal and external contacts. Propose and prepare funding applications to support divisional work. Supervise staff, including scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work, coaching, and development, performance management including discipline, and recruitment and retention. Oversee planning and/or policy initiatives related to capital parks and open space projects, urban forestry and natural areas, and parks operations and services. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts such as owners, contractors,- LocationNew Westminster, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$157,591YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99151
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