Manager Park Operations

CRD; Canada; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CRD's Parks, Recreation and Environmental Services seeks a senior leader to provide professional direction to the Park Operations Section within Regional Parks, ensuring high standards of public service and environmental stewardship while expanding outdoor opportunities.

You will lead budgeting, policy, and program delivery, partner with other CRD functions and municipalities, coach staff, and foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years' directly related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides vision, leadership and strategic direction to ensure success of Operational projects and initiatives.
• Ensures policies, structures, systems, resources and management practices support Operational initiatives.
• Leads annual and capital budget planning, authorizes expenditures and ensures proper controls.
• Works with the Regional Parks management team to align objectives and optimize resource use.
• Collaborates with CRD functions and partners to align programs with business needs and improve service delivery.
• Leads and develops staff, fostering engagement and career growth.

Skills

Senior leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in a related discipline

Job description

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Business Unit: Parks Recreation and Environmental Services

Division: Regional Parks

Job Type: Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $134,215.10 - $157,900.01 yearly

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Posting Date: August 7, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled - application review to begin August 31, 2026

This position is responsible for providing professional leadership and visionary direction to the Park Operations Section with Regional Parks. This position plays a critical role in ensuring CRD Regional Parks achieves the highest standards of public service and stewardship in protecting the natural environment and providing opportunities for outdoor experiences and activities.

Key Accountabilities/Position Outcomes

• Provides vision, leadership and strategic direction necessary to ensure the success of Operational projects and initiatives.


• Ensures policies, structures, systems, resources and management practices are in place and effectively support Operational initiatives.


• Determines current operating requirements and leads the preparation of annual and capital budgets, authorizes expenditures, and ensures appropriate budgetary controls in line with corporate standards.


• As a member of the Regional Parks management team, works collaboratively with other managers to ensure division strategic, operating and business objectives are well coordinated and resources are managed to create a highly functioning fiscally responsible organization.


• Works closely and proactively with other CRD functions and municipal partners to ensure programs and approaches are aligned to business needs, and provides leadership on systems and approaches that will enhance service delivery.


• Uses leadership, coaching, and employee development practices to create a highly engaged team of supervisors, professionals and staff with the knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful in their current role and future career development.

Additional Information

• None

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline


• A minimum of 8 years' directly related experience


• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Certifications

Valid BC Driver's Licence

Role Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated success in the development, implementation and evaluation of parks programs and services or related programs and services.


• Solid project management skills including knowledge of project management methodologies and the ability to manage multiple projects with diverse objectives and deadlines.


• Significant and demonstrated senior leadership experience, preferably in a unionized environment.


• Demonstrated ability to deal frequently with highly sensitive and confidential situations involving the exercise of utmost tact, discretion, and judgement.


• Exceptional motivation, team building, and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrated partnering skills, including collaboratively working with inside and outside stakeholders; positively, proactively and effectively working with public officials, the public, staff, user groups and other stakeholders.


• Excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills.

Leadership Profile

CRD Leaders are champions for creating an accountable, high performance, service oriented organization that makes a difference in our community. They pay attention to shifts and trends in an ever-changing and complex environment and think strategically to serve residents, businesses and local governments today while developing a sustainable organization for the future. The following is a leadership summary for this position.

Leaders at this level generally manage professional employees and/or supervisors and may manage lower level managers in a diverse work group or broader functional area. They develop and manage operational plans and budgets to achieve operational objectives for their area that are aligned with departmental objectives. Working fairly independently, with occasional supervision from a direct manager, they play a hands‑on role in daily operations of the group, using in‑depth functional expertise, motivation, and diplomacy to interpret client needs, identify business issues, and resolve complex operational problems.

While CRD Leaders are accountable to all Leadership Competencies, the competencies listed below have particular relevance to this position. Click here for a complete definition of our Leadership Levels and Competencies.

Thinks Strategically

Sees the Big Picture

Is Accountable for Results

Focuses on Service

Builds Partnerships

Applications

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences.

Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to [e-mail].

The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.