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- Division & Section: Parks & Recreation, P&R Client & Business Services
- Job Type & Duration: Full Time, Permanent Vacancy
- Shift Information: Mon - Fri, 35 hours per week
- Affiliation: Non-Union
- Number of Positions Open: 1
- Posting Period: 09 May 2025 to 26 May 2025
Major Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Manager, Client Services, the Supervisor will provide support to Parks & Recreation staff involved in various business functions, including permitting, program registration, inbound and outbound Call Centres, office operations, customer account inquiries, and part-time staff recruitment and selection citywide. The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Implementing detailed plans and recommending policies/procedures regarding program-specific requirements.
- Supervising, motivating, and training staff to ensure effective teamwork, high-quality work standards, organizational performance, continuous learning, and innovation.
- Overseeing daily operations of staff, including scheduling, work review, and managing leave requests.
- Supporting the Manager in planning and delivering client services and managing operations, including city-wide initiatives.
- Participating in strategic planning for city-wide service standards, policies, and procedures in consultation with other divisions and stakeholders.
- Collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure quality service delivery and meet client needs.
- Monitoring staff performance, managing attendance, approving salary increments, and recommending disciplinary actions.
- Analyzing registration and booking data, reporting trends, and suggesting improvements.
- Reviewing user fees for accuracy in compliance with laws and policies.
- Leading projects related to service design, issues management, policy, and quality assurance.
- Contributing to budget creation, managing expenditures, and financial analysis.
- Monitoring staffing levels, projecting needs, and participating in human resources planning.
- Ensuring recruitment and promotion processes adhere to policies and legislation.
- Developing policies on facility usage, permits, and monitoring their implementation.
- Providing project management support within the branch and for divisional initiatives.
- Building and maintaining networks with community organizations, government agencies, and stakeholders.
- Managing fee collection, reconciliation, and follow-up on outstanding accounts.
- Engaging with community and sports groups regarding permits, allocations, and appeals.
- Coordinating program registrations, including online and in-person processes, and call center operations.
- Handling sales, processing, cash collection, and reporting for registrations and permits.
- Overseeing customer inquiries, complaints, and service quality.
- Monitoring contracts, lease agreements, and office administration.
- Implementing departmental policies, standards, and reporting procedures.
- Representing the division at community initiatives and liaising with external entities like the Toronto Film & Television Office.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operations.
- Providing leadership to field staff managing parks and community centers.
Key Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education relevant to the role and supervisory experience in customer support or equivalent.
- Extensive customer service experience with the public, divisions, and council requirements.
- Experience with registration and permitting systems such as ActiveNet, Perfect Mind, CLASS, etc.
- Proven project leadership and initiative management skills.
- Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams, managing performance, and motivating staff in a unionized environment.
- Negotiation skills and experience working with community stakeholders.
- Knowledge of divisional user fees, laws, and policies.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to produce reports and correspondence.
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and analytical skills.
- Decision-making skills that foster teamwork and manage change effectively.
- Administrative, planning, HR, labor relations, and financial management skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Occupational Health & Safety, collective agreements, and labor laws.
Note To Current City of Toronto Employees:
Current employees can apply but cannot hold two jobs simultaneously. Indicate your status and employee number on the application.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
The City is committed to an inclusive workplace reflecting our diverse community. Learn more about employment equity initiatives.