Manager, Parks Capital

City of Brampton; Brampton; On-site; CAD 132,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brampton is seeking a seasoned Manager to lead the Parks Maintenance & Forestry division’s capital projects, asset repair and parkland construction, reporting to the Director of Parks Maintenance and Forestry.

The role oversees budgets, ensures alignment with strategic plans, and provides HR and QA leadership for non-union and two bargaining units, with a strong focus on governance and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Construction, Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Landscape Architect registered with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) is considered an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant progressive experience in design, development and construction of municipal parks and open spaces, including HR management.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in parks maintenance, preferably in both public and unionized environments; 5–7 years of management experience.
• Experience in contract management, construction law, project delivery and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all activities related to the delivery of City initiated Capital Parks and Recreation Projects, Asset Repair and Replacement, and Parkland Construction.
• Oversee the preparation and administration of the annual Capital Design and Construction Capital and Operating Budget.
• Ensure Capital Projects are aligned with the City’s Strategic Plan and Business Plans; provide analysis and recommendations on policy and strategic issues.
• Provide human resources functions for non-union and two bargaining units, staff performance and training and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Contract management

Staff coaching

Budget oversight

Education

Diploma or Degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Construction, Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Job Opening Number: 107168
Job Requisition Number: 445
Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Management and Administration
Job Code: Manager 8, 35
Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division: Parks Maintenance & Forestry
Hiring Salary Range: $131,926.00 - $148,417.00 per annum
Job Grade: 8
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)
Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week
Location: WILLIAMS PARKWAY OPS CENTER
Posting Date: July 20, 2026
Closing Date: August 31st 2026
The City of Brampton is Canada’s 9th largest and fastest growing of Canada’s 25 largest cities. It is located northwest of Toronto, within close proximity to Toronto Pearson International Airport and is home to more than 75,000 businesses. The City’s major business clusters include manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade. S&P Global affirmed the City of Brampton’s Triple ‘A’ rating for 2021, the highest credit rating a municipality can receive, with a stable outlook. The City of Brampton is energized by its diverse communities, attracts investment, and is embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. It partners for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable and successful, and boasts many festivals, arts events and access to nature trails, parks and unique geological locations like the Cheltenham Badlands. The City also offers access to family friendly sports programs, free fitness programs, fully equipped community centres and indoor/outdoor facilities.
Reporting to the Director, Parks Maintenance and Forestry, this role is responsible for managing and coordinating all activities related to the delivery of City initiated Capital Parks and Recreation Projects, Asset Repair and Replacement and Parkland Construction; oversees the preparation and administration of the annual Capital Design and Construction Capital and Operating Budget; responsible to ensure that Capital Projects are aligned with the City’s Strategic Plan and Business Plans. Assists in providing analysis, responses and recommendations on policy and strategic issues. Provides human resources functions for non-union and two bargaining units, staff performance and training and quality assurance activities supporting the departmental mission, vision and service plan; ensures inspection, maintenance and replacement programs meet service levels within budgetary limits.
The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma or Degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Construction, Civil Engineering or equivalent. A Landscape Architect registered with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) is considered an asset. They will have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant progressive, practical experience in the design, development and construction of municipal parks and open spaces including human resource management environment, with five to seven (5-7) years of progressive experience in parks maintenance, preferably in both public and unionized environments; five to seven (5-7) years management experience; ability to lead, coach, motivate and manage staff; and experience in contract management, construction law, project delivery and commissioning.
As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.
If you would like to request content in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility office by submitting a new Alternate Format Request.