Manager, Recreational Programs

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship programs

Flexible learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Compensation and benefits package

Job summary

Environment, Conservation and Parks in Toronto is seeking a leader to head Recreational Programs, directing science program planning, delivery, and evaluation for children, families, and groups. The role focuses on program development, revenue opportunities, and high-quality service.

You will manage budgeting, staffing, and performance, while promoting inclusion and a collaborative team culture in a large public service setting.

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Certified in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C before start date and maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate science programs for children, families and recreational groups.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue through new and existing programs.
• Oversee administrative operations, financial tracking, budgeting and program performance.
• Promote excellent customer service in all areas of the organization.
• Foster an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Competition Status: Selection Process Approximately 300 individuals applied for this opportunity. Applicants who have best demonstrated how they have met the qualifications in the job ad will be invited by phone and/or email to take part in this step of our hiring process. This is your opportunity to show us how you best meet the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Based on the qualifications in the job ad, there may be a written test, presentation and/or an interview. To learn about our recruitment process, visit our Hiring Process .

Learning and Engagement / Recreational Programs

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Temporary - up to 18 months

Job code:

$78,946.00 - $110,373.00 Per year

Spark curiosity through science programming

About the job

Leading the Recreational Programs team, you will:

• plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate science programs, including camps, birthday parties and Kids Night Out, for children, families, and recreational groups
• find opportunities to increase revenue through new programs and maximizing existing programs and resources
• oversee administrative operations, financial tracking, budget monitoring, and program performance
• promote excellent customer service in all areas of the organization
• foster a team environment that reflects the organization's values and supports a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• be willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check (required for top candidates)
• be certified in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C before your start date and maintain it during employment

Management and leadership skills

• lead, coach, mentor, and supervise staff, including performance management and acting as duty manager
• build working relationships and foster an inclusive work environment for employees and other groups
• demonstrate knowledge of human resources practices, including labour relations in a unionized environment
• manage department budget and monitor financial performance

Program knowledge and delivery

• apply knowledge of science and technology to create engaging programs that are scientifically accurate and meet participant needs
• encourage innovation and creative thinking to develop and promote new revenue-generating programs, and make adjustments to programs as needed
• manage all aspects of programming, including format consideration, staffing, budgeting, resourcing, and evaluation
• demonstrate knowledge of child development and the requirements for supporting children and youth participants safely

Communication and stakeholder relations skills

• communicate with staff, volunteers, children, and parents/caregivers, while resolving concerns and using judgement to elevate issues when needed
• demonstrate experience in relationship management, consultation, negotiation and issues management
• present ideas and recommendations clearly and professionally to support program goals and organizational priorities

Don’t meet every qualification?

We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.