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Job DescriptionBranch Manager, Attractions, Culture and Nature**Lead the Pulse of Edmonton!**Edmonton is a city of energy, history, and the natural beauty of the North Saskatchewan River Valley. We are looking for a collaborative and community-minded leader to take the helm of our newly formed Attractions, Culture and Nature branch.If you are a leader who values people, heritage, and the outdoors, this is an opportunity to manage a diverse team of 850+ staff dedicated to making Edmonton a great place to live, play, and visit.Reporting directly to the Deputy City Manager of the Community Services Department, you will be responsible for a complex operation with a $50M+ expenditure budget and $25M+ in annual revenue. Your influence spans:* Major Landmarks: The Edmonton Valley Zoo, Muttart Conservatory, and Fort Edmonton Park* Heritage & Culture: City Archives, Artifacts Centre, and the John Walter Museum* Nature & Recreation: 23 River Valley Parks, 3 Municipal Golf Courses, and the John Janzen Nature Centre* Civic Vibrancy: Over 800 annual events, festivals, the City Arts Centre, and liaison with critical partners* Legacy Services: 7 Municipal Cemeteries**Your Impact:*** Inspire a Dedicated Team : Lead a team of 5 Directors and 850+ staff, fostering an environment of psychological safety, collective pride, and relentless excellence.* Catalyze Bold Innovation: Serve as a change agent, sparking creativity in the organization to ensure Edmonton remains at the forefront of urban culture and nature.* Lead Strategic Growth: Align the Branchs revenues and public policy goals with City Councils vision, ensuring every dollar invested builds a more vibrant city.* Champion Partnerships: Act as the Citys primary bridge to key civic partners and agencies, leveraging and amplifying our collective strengths as a city.* Plan Infrastructure: Drive the evolution of our citys landmarks by sponsoring major capital and planning projects that transform facility master plans into reality.* Elevate the Experience: Lean into technology and best practices to drive continuous improvement, ensuring our service delivery is as seamless as it is memorable.* Steward Civic Resources: Navigate the annual budgeting process to ensure resource allocation is strategic, equitable, and focused on the long-term health of our citys assets.We need a Relationship Builder and Systems Thinker who can navigate the complexities of a thriving municipality while continuing to motivate and inspire a team of passionate public servants who love what they do. To be successful in this role, you are a:* **Relational Leader:** You dont just manageyou listen, you lead, you inspire. You are a champion for your team, committed to their growth.* **Collaborative Catalyst:** You are a strategic connector who actively leverages the deep wisdom and lived experience of our community partners to co-create a more inclusive and vibrant city.* **Visionary Architect:** You are committed to preparing for the future as our city grows to 2 million people, ensuring our infrastructure and programming meet the expectations of the next generation.* **Courageous Change Agent:** You see what is possible and work with the teams to generate and pursue continuous improvement opportunities.* **Operational Elite:** You have a proven track record of managing large budgets and teams. You are agile and able to anticipate business opportunities and influence city-wide policy planning and initiatives.* **Intuitive Communicator:** You anticipate reputational risks before they surface. With deep situational awareness, you create credibility that builds trust and preserves integrity.* **Thoughtful Steward:** You are a primary steward of the Citys Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ().* **Inclusive Leader:** You embrace our culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion ().## Qualifications:* Education: A University Degree* Significant experience providing strategic leadership in a large complex organization of comparable scope and scale to this Branch, within either the private or public sectors* Combinations of education and experience will be considered**Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:*** ***1 permanent, full-time position**** Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite* Salary: (Annually) $195,497.00 - $244,374.41* Hire is dependent on a Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement**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** **[email protected]****. Learn more about our benefits** **. Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.***Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Otipemisiwak Mtis Nation.*#LI-JM1IND 123## Work Location(s): 19th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 AvenueEdmonton T5J 0J4 #J-18808-Ljbffr