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Edmontons renowned River Valley park system is a vital community space, offering diverse opportunities for people to recreate, celebrate, and connect in the tranquility of nature. As a Team Leader with the River Valley Parks and Facilities team, your primary mission will be to be the frontline champion for an outstanding visitor experience. This exciting and dynamic portfolio directly enhances the public''s enjoyment of the River Valleyfrom bringing seasonal attractions like winter skating and cross-country skiing to life, to ensuring premier rental venues like Yorath House and Northeast Park Event Centre are excellently managed, and enabling memorable festivals, events, and gatherings of all sizes. The City of Edmonton is seeking an approachable, independent problem-solver to actively manage the complex operational work that ensures the River Valley is safe, accessible, and of the highest quality for every user. If you thrive in a high-paced, complex environment and are looking to showcase your leadership, communication, and troubleshooting skills to elevate our visitors'' time in the River Valley, apply today! What will you do? Deliver high quality visitor experiences by developing annual work plans, determining service level requirements, and managing and deploying the associated labour, equipment and financial resources required to implement the work plan Lead, manage and coach an effective and respectful team of Labourer I, II and Crew Leader positions, including hiring, orientation, training, performance management and evaluation Build and maintain effective working relationships with section staff, other City branches and departments as well as external stakeholders including the general public, event organizers, special interest groups, suppliers and partners in order to meet various customer and operational needs Responsibly manage financial resources by adhering to City procurement processes, reviewing financial information, contributing to reporting requirements and resolving any budgetary discrepancies Work with various partner and customer groups for the coordination of their projects and activities within the River Valley Effectively and professionally communicate through verbal and written methods Develop, edit and manage 311 scripting related to the River Valley, and investigate and address citizen comments/concerns in a timely manner and provide feedback and responses to councilor inquiries Coordinate the deployment, servicing, sharing, replacement and acquisition of equipment resources for River Valley Parks and Facilities Promote a safe work environment and coordinate and manage the Occupational Health & Safety requirements for River Valley Parks & Facilities, including the required documentation and communication related to hazard assessments, inspections, incidents, safety meetings, SOPs, and site specific issues Support the City of Edmonton environmental management system through pollution prevention, regulatory compliance and continual improvement with the Enviso team Explain and interpret related City of Edmonton agreements, bylaws and policies to employees, contractors and the public Prepare and contribute to various reports to support section, budget and workforce planning Support and attend various meetings as a participant, resource, organizer/chair and record and distribute meeting results, and follow up on assigned action items Perform related duties as required Qualifications Completion of a University Bachelor degree in environmental or natural sciences, park management, natural resource management, recreation administration, horticulture or other related field 3 years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership role related to park or facility management, of which at least 2 years shall be supervisory experience Completion of a leadership training program or course work Assets Valid driver''s license and a clean abstract Standard First Aid and CPR certification Knowledge of CUPE 30 collective agreement standards Skills required for success Extensive knowledge of standard methods, practices, materials and tools, related to parks development, servicing, management and oversight Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently plan, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of staff Exemplary customer service skills Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, time management, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution and prioritization skills required Ability to monitor work plans for timeliness, quantity, quality, productivity, unit costing, and accomplishments Skilled at using various technology and software programs, including Google, Ariba, SAP and booking systems Sound knowledge of City policies, procedures, bylaws, legislation and the collective agreement between the City of Edmonton and CUPE local 30 Ability to think holistically and consider multiple impacts, perspectives and considerations in decision making Knowledge of other Civic Departments and agencies Ability to work and make decisions in an independent manner Ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public, civic departments and outside organizations Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion Conditions of Employment Standard First Aid is a requirement and can be completed upon hire Valid Class 5 drivers license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of this position The successful applicant will be required to provide their own vehicle for City use and, where appropriate, will be reimbursed according to City policy. This may require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton policy Candidates may be tested Work Environment This position primarily takes place outdoors in various weather conditions within the River Valley and horticultural facilities. The role involves physical labor, including lifting, bending, and operating machinery. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant awareness of surroundings and adherence to safety protocols. The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact . Learn more about our benefits. Up to 1 permanent full-time position Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Salary Range: $41.034 - $47.217 (Hourly); $85,678.990 - $98,589.100 (Annually) Recruitment Consultant: LG/JR Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation. #J-18808-Ljbffr