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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 a range of business functions including permitting, program registration, inbound and outbound Call Centres, office operations, customer account inquiries, and part-time staff recruitment and selection on a city-wide basis. The primary functions 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 work standards, continuous learning, and innovation.
- Managing day-to-day operations, including scheduling, work review, and authorizing vacation and overtime requests.
- Supporting the Manager in planning and delivering client services and managing operations, including city-wide initiatives.
- Participating in strategic planning and development of city-wide service standards, policies, and procedures in collaboration with other divisions and stakeholders.
- Collaborating with partner divisions and external agencies to ensure quality service delivery and meet client needs.
- Monitoring staff performance, attendance, and approving salary increments, while recommending disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Analyzing registration and booking data, reporting trends, and suggesting strategies for process improvement.
- Reviewing user fees for accuracy in accordance with bylaws and policies.
- Leading projects related to service design, issues management, policy, strategic planning, and quality assurance.
- Contributing to annual budget creation, managing budgets, and controlling expenditures.
- Monitoring staffing levels, projecting staffing needs, and participating in human resources planning.
- Ensuring recruitment and promotion processes comply with policies, legislation, and collective agreements.
- Developing policies related to facility usage, permit allocation, and monitoring permits.
- Providing project management support within the branch and divisional initiatives.
- Building and maintaining networks with internal and external partners, agencies, and stakeholders.
- Managing fee collection, reconciliation, and follow-up on outstanding accounts receivable.
- Liaising with community and sports groups regarding permits, rates, and appeals.
- Coordinating program registrations, including online, call center, mail, email, and in-person support.
- Overseeing inbound call center operations, including system monitoring and operator supervision.
- Handling sales, processing, administration, cash collection, and related reports.
- Providing customer service, inquiry handling, and complaint resolution.
- Monitoring contracts, lease agreements, and office administration.
- Implementing departmental policies, standards, and reporting on program and facility data.
- Representing the division at community initiatives and working with external organizations like the Toronto Film & Television Office.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives through research, planning, testing, and evaluation.
- Providing leadership to field staff in managing park and community centre services.
Key Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education relevant to the role plus supervisory experience in customer support or equivalent.
- Extensive customer service experience with the public and within divisional, corporate, and council contexts.
- Experience with registration and permitting systems such as ActiveNet, Perfect Mind, CLASS, etc.
- Proven project leadership skills.
- Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams, managing performance, and motivating staff in a unionized environment.
- Negotiation skills and experience working with community agencies and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of divisional user fees, bylaws, and policies.
- Effective 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 promote teamwork and manage change effectively.
- Administrative, planning, HR, labor relations, and financial management skills.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, including Occupational Health & Safety Act, collective agreements, and labor laws.
Note To Current City of Toronto Employees
City of Toronto employees may apply but cannot hold two jobs. Indicate your status as a "Current City of Toronto employee" and provide your Employee Number on the application form.
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