Director, Community Services

City of St. John's; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a Director of Community Services to strategically manage the Recreation Division. The role involves overseeing program development, staff management, and budget efficiency. A Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience are required. This position is vital for enhancing the recreational activities within the community.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressively responsible public recreation or community development experience.
• Experience in managing sport, recreation, and leisure facilities.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage activities and operations of the Recreation Division.
• Evaluate staff and develop performance metrics.
• Develop policies to manage department growth and resident needs.
• Negotiate contracts with external organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program development

Budget management

Public engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation/Physical Education or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Deputy City Manager - Community Services, the Director - Community Services is responsible for strategically planning, directing, and managing the activities, operations, and staff of the Recreation Division and other areas of the Community Services Department.

Accountabilities

• Direct the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services offered by the Recreation Division.
• Select, supervise, monitor and evaluate staff within the Recreation Division and other areas within the Department as required.
• Manage budgets and drive cost efficiencies within the department with a focus on the Recreation Division.
• Analyze current policies and procedures and oversee the development and implementation of new policies and procedures that enable the department to safely and effectively manage and respond to the continued growth of the City and needs of the residents.
• Negotiate contracts and manage lease agreements with outside organizations servicing or using City facilities.
• Liaise with senior municipal and provincial government staff and officials, consultants, neighboring municipalities, community and sport groups, associations, city residents and business owners to identify, develop and nurture partnerships opportunities for program and service delivery.
• Advise and provide recommendations to the Deputy City Manager on broader matters related to the Department of Community Services
• Participate in local and regional committees as required.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation/Physical Education, Business Administration or related field. Coursework or background in public administration is considered an asset.

10 years’ experience of progressively responsible public recreation or community development related experience in a senior management role preferably with a municipal or provincial government is preferred. Experience in managing the operations of multipurpose sport, recreation and leisure facilities is also considered an asset.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Working Conditions

Work in a typical office environment with travel to other city facilities for internal or external meetings. Travel within the City to other recreation and parks facilities for program and facility oversight. Some provincial or out of province travel to attend meetings and/or conferences.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Applicants must have the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required to support the Department's programs and services.

The City has a flexible work protocol which may apply to this position and is entirely dependent on operational requirements.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.