Recreation Supervisor, Events

Njoyn; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vaughan is seeking a Supervisor to lead the Event Coordinators within the Recreation Manager, Events, Theatre & Studio Operations. The role focuses on planning, developing and delivering city-led events, with emphasis on risk mitigation and successful execution.

Candidates should have a four-year degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or equivalent, plus five years of progressive experience and at least three years of supervisory experience in municipal

Qualifications

• Four year University Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or suitable equivalent.
• Minimum five years related progressive experience and three years supervisory experience preferably in a municipal environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, coaching, and leadership to Event Coordinators.
• Oversee planning, development, and execution of all city-led events to minimize risk.
• Coordinate research, benchmarking, marketing/promotion, sponsorship, evaluation and risk mitigation.
• Ensure activities align with departmental and corporate goals and budgets.

Education

Four (4) year University Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or suitable equivalent

Job description

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

Reporting to the Recreation Manager, Events, Theatre & Studio Operations, the Supervisor is responsible for providing guidance, coaching, motivating, and providing leadership to the Event Coordinators. The Supervisor will provide oversight of the planning, development, and successful execution of all city-led events to minimize risk to the City of Vaughan. The Supervisor oversees all tasks to execute events successfully, including research, benchmarking, making recommendations, marketing and promotion, sponsorship, evaluating, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Four (4) year University Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or suitable equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years related progressive experience and three (3) years supervisory experience preferably in a municipal environment.
• Ability to adapt to change and to existing initiatives to meet the needs of the departmental and corporate goals, objectives and initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in a range of core functions and operational processes of the division.
• Ability to analyze issues and problems, evaluate alternative solutions and develop sound conclusions, recommendations and courses of action.
• Ability to execute decisions and deliver results that are aligned with department goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in strategic planning, change management design, process and implementation strategies to optimize quality and cost-effectiveness of delivery of business areas.
• Proven ability to manage conflict, effectively problem solve, be capable of working under stressful conditions as well as possess organizational and analytical skills and abilities.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities, shifting priorities, regular workflow interruptions while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and build cohesive and motivated teams; promote collaboration, team processes, learning and development opportunities for staff.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, communication and negotiation/mediation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial operating and capital budgets and business planning processes.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in Windows environment using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in the City’s core and leadership competencies and relevant functional competencies.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a manner bestowing tact and diplomacy in a political environment, and when dealing with sensitive/confidential or controversial topics.
• Performs other related tasks and projects, as assigned, which are in accordance with job responsibilities or necessary departmental or corporate objectives.
• A valid Ontario ‘G’ driver’s license, in good standing, with access to a reliable vehicle for corporate use.
• Ability to work outside normal 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.