Manager, Parks and Roads

Rural Municipalities of Alberta; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Stony Plain is seeking an experienced Manager of Parks and Roads. This role involves leading the planning and delivery of municipal parks and road operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, several years of experience in a similar role, and will oversee budgeting and asset management. Responsibilities include maintaining high safety standards and improving efficiencies in municipal services. This position offers an opportunity to build vibrant public spaces and drive community-focused initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of supervisory and leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing operating and capital budgets.
• Experience leading teams in operational settings involving roads or parks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operation of roads and parks.
• Provide leadership to ensure service excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement through long-term planning.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Employee development

Budget management

Decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in relevant field

Tools

Asset Management training

Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation

Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)

Job description

The Town of Stony Plain is seeking an experienced and community‑focused Manager of Parks and Roads to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of all municipal parks, open spaces, trail networks, and road operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative leader who is passionate about building vibrant, safe, and accessible public spaces for residents.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the General Manager of Planning & Infrastructure, the Manager of Parks and Roads oversees the maintenance, operation, and enhancement of the Town’s roads, traffic systems, parks, green spaces, and trails. This role provides leadership to a dedicated team, ensures service excellence, and drives continuous improvement through long‑term planning, asset management, and operational innovation. The Manager will work closely with internal departments, regional partners, contractors, and the community to ensure high standards of safety, service quality, and environmental stewardship.

• Demonstrates strong, collaborative leadership with proven experience coaching, mentoring, and inspiring diverse teams.
• Excels in employee development, performance management, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Has comprehensive operational knowledge of municipal roads, snow & ice control, parks maintenance, irrigation systems, trail management, and related infrastructure.
• Is skilled in managing complex operating and capital budgets, procurement processes, contract oversight, and long‑term asset management planning.
• Can effectively oversee the delivery of municipal services while improving efficiencies, implementing new processes, and supporting organizational change.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with staff, senior leadership, Council, regional partners, contractors, and the public.
• Possesses strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution abilities, especially in fast‑paced operational settings.
• Understands relevant legislation, bylaws, OHS requirements, environmental standards, and industry best practices.
• Builds strong relationships internally and externally, collaborating across departments and with regional municipalities.
• Brings professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to service excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• A related post‑secondary degree in fields such as Business Administration, Engineering, Technology, Environment, or a similar discipline.
• 7–10 years of progressive supervisory and leadership experience.
• Proven experience successfully managing operating and capital budgets, preferably within a municipal or comparable public‑sector environment.
• Experience leading teams in operational settings involving roads, parks, or public works is strongly
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Asset Qualifications:

• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or related certification
• Certified Public Works Professional Designation
• Asset Management training
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation
• Incident Command System (ICS 200) or above