Project Manager, Parks Delivery (Contract)

Perfdrive; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vaughan is seeking a Project Manager, Parks Delivery (Contract) to lead the planning, design, tendering and contract administration of major park and open space projects. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, engaging with external stakeholders and managing capital delivery within municipal guidelines.

The ideal candidate has significant project management experience in parks or related infrastructure, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of municipal project management experience.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, designing and constructing multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of construction methods and ability to read plans and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage parks and open space projects from inception to delivery.
• Coordinate design, tendering, contracts, and budget in compliance with regulations.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders and manage consultants.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and procurement documents for approvals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree (Civil Eng./Landscape Arch./Architecture/Planning) or equivalent

PMP certification

Ontario Class G Driver's License

Job description

Project Manager, Parks Delivery (Contract)

Job Number: J0726-0292

Job Title: Project Manager, Parks Delivery (Contract)

Job Type: Contract

Job Category: Planning and Development

Number Of Positions: 1

Date Posted: October 23, 2026

Closing Date: November 6, 2026

Hours of work: 35

Schedule: Mon - Fri

Union: Non-union

Vacancy Type: Existing

Physical Location: City Hall, 3rd floor

Contract Duration: Up to 24 months

Vaughan is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; Canada’s first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan!

The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued.

Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.

Position Overview

Do you want to be part of developing the next signature park in Vaughan? Are you seeking a career building opportunity and want to work with a great team of like-minded professionals?

The Facilities and Parks Delivery Department is currently seeking a full-time Project Manager on a 2-year contract to lead exciting parks, trails and open space projects. Our diverse portfolio is focused on delivering a variety of community engagement, design and construction projects that include developing new urban parks, exciting greenfield parks and trails, and redeveloping legacy district parks and facilities within existing communities.

The Project Manager is a senior position within the Department that play an important leadership role in the advancement of key projects for Vaughan residents and visitors. The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, design, tendering, and contract administration of major parks and open space projects, master plans, and other special initiatives. They will supervise, review and direct the work of multi-disciplinary consultants, engage external parties and administer associated contracts. The Project Manager collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, develop and execute community consultation processes, develop capital programs, and contribute towards designing public space.

Ideally, preferred candidates have experience in the design and delivery of parks and trail capital projects with a strong background in design, stakeholder relationships, and capital delivery.

Responsibilities

• People Leadership:
• Assesses staffing and services needs, participates in the recruitment process and prepares recommendations on the selection of staff.
• Responsible for project management of projects, multi-disciplinary proposals, capital program, best practices and other program development and new initiatives
• Manages and provides leadership in project development from program/project inception to assessing funding, schedule, and in the development of project scope, defining project deliverables coupled with providing technical expertise and oversight of projects involving parks and open space, sports/recreation facilities, playgrounds, structures, park infrastructure (servicing, roads, active transportation, bridges, stormwater management), recreation trails, and associated studies.
• Leads multi-disciplinary project teams and supervises/ directs other technical personnel including managing assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning.
• Establishes rapport and effective partnerships when consulting with departments to facilitate planning, coordination and implementation of identified capital projects and acts as a liaison between all stakeholders.
• Represents the Department/City at meetings with public, stakeholders and councilors and interdepartmental work teams, various site committees and project related community consultation sessions.
• Technical Duties:
• Responsible for project management of ongoing or annual city-wide parks development programs, state of good repair projects, park redevelopment projects, special projects, multi-disciplinary proposals, capital program, best practices and other program development and new initiatives.
• Identifies, evaluates and provides technical expertise and recommendations for the resolution of contract issues, required property acquisition, environmental and risk management and public health and safety in compliance with Federal, Provincial and Local regulations and city policies and by-laws.
• Adheres to the Project Management Institute principles to develop and organize project protocols, procedures, relationships, and performance objectives to promote and achieve targets.
• Promotes standardization in areas relating to project administration, documentation, progress tracking and technical designs.
• Performs site inspections and assessments of changed conditions on construction projects.
• Conducts technical problem investigations, including site inspections/assessments of changed conditions on construction projects and leads studies, analysis, surveys, research and development for effective solutions of complex project problems.
• Prepares and comments on Environmental Assessment and similar public consultation studies, including identification, evaluation and selection of alternative solutions and design concepts.
• Advises on reports, studies, drawings and specifications prepared by staff, contractors, consultants and co-ordinates activities of field supervisory personnel.
• Prepares Committee and Council reports, presentations, Request For Proposals, Request For Quotations, contract plans, specifications and estimates for tenders, evaluates tendered bids and makes recommendations for award of contracts.
• Finalizes contract payments and implements quality control/quality assurance for construction.
• Oversees and evaluates the work performance of external service providers with respect to quality, timeline, cost and completion of required tasks.
• Ensures project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations and secures permits and approvals as required from external agencies.
• Participates in the preparation of capital and operational budgets related to assigned projects.
• Other Duties
• Performs other related tasks and projects as assigned, which are in accordance with job responsibilities or necessary department and corporate objectives.
• A technical specialist resource at project and organizational meetings with planners, administrators, and contractors and other external service providers as well as court proceedings and other tribunals.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Ontario Health and Safety Act and Regulations and the Corporate Health & Safety policy and related procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Planning or suitable equivalent.
• Professional designation (OALA, OAA, RPP or P.Eng) in good standing with relevant professional association (PEO, OALA, OAA, OPPI).
• Certification as a Project Manager Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute or willingness to obtain certification within one (1) year of start date.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience. Work experience must include extensive project management and contract administration experience in planning, coordinating, designing and constructing, complex, multidisciplinary projects in a municipal environment.
• Skilled in leading effective project teams and developing collaborative internal and external business relationships.
• Vast knowledge of construction methods, equipment and technologies related to design and construction, including reading and interpreting site plans, landscape/architectural/engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to deal effectively at all levels of the organization and with political representatives, consultants, contractors and the public exercising excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills; coupled with the ability to prioritize activities to successfully meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in the City’s core competencies.
• Proficiency in the use of general computer software, i.e. Microsoft Windows XP, Excel and Word including applicable project management, engineering analysis, design, drafting, and related software/technology.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing and access to a reliable vehicle for business purposes.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required.

Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Please contact [e-mail] if you require an accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.