Supervisor - Parks

Town of Olds; Olds; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)

Job summary

The Town of Olds is seeking a Supervisor – Parks to join our Community Services team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll supervise five permanent Parks Operators and seasonal staff, guiding outdoor maintenance of parks, sports fields, trails and outdoor recreation facilities our community enjoys.

Reporting to the Manager of Recreation, you will plan seasonal maintenance, coordinate resources and contracted work, ensure safety and Town standards, and respond to public inquiries while

Qualifications

• Experience supervising multiple crews in year-round parks, grounds maintenance, horticulture, or landscaping operations.
• High school diploma and relevant post-secondary certificate or diploma, or recognized Landscape Horticulturist Journeyperson credential.
• Practical knowledge of parks maintenance, equipment operation, staff supervision, and safe work practices.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence and current First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead your crew: Assign work, coordinate schedules, coach employees, and support safe, effective daily operations.
• Get involved: Maintain parks, sports fields, trees, trails, and outdoor facilities using your knowledge of turf care, irrigation, horticulture, and equipment operation.
• Operate equipment: Safely operate and maintain ride-on mowers, wide-area mowers, and small tractors while guiding employees in their proper use.
• Plan and coordinate: Organize seasonal maintenance, resources, projects, and contracted work while ensuring Town standards are met.
• Keep the community safe: Coordinate inspections, address hazards, respond to public inquiries, and manage work orders using PSD Citywide.

Skills

Team leadership

Crew supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Landscape Horticulturist Journeyperson credential

Job description

Supervisor - Parks

Job Type
Maintenance / Trades
Organization
Town of Olds
Closing date
Nov 2, 2026

Do you enjoy working outdoors, leading a team, and seeing the results of your efforts throughout the community? Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys sharing your knowledge while working alongside your crew?

The Town of Olds is looking for a Supervisor – Parks to join our Community Services team! In this working supervisor role, you'll help maintain the parks, sports fields, trails, and outdoor recreation facilities our community enjoys.

Reporting to the Manager of Recreation, you'll lead five permanent Parks Operators and seasonal staff. From May through August, the Parks team can grow to approximately 25 people, making effective leadership, coordination, and communication essential.

What You'll Do

• Lead your crew: Assign work, coordinate schedules, coach employees, and support safe, effective daily operations.
• Get involved: Maintain parks, sports fields, trees, trails, and outdoor facilities using your knowledge of turf care, irrigation, horticulture, and equipment operation.
• Operate equipment: Safely operate and maintain ride-on mowers, wide-area mowers, and small tractors while guiding employees in their proper use.
• Plan and coordinate: Organize seasonal maintenance, resources, projects, and contracted work while ensuring Town standards are met.
• Keep the community safe: Coordinate inspections, address hazards, respond to public inquiries, and manage work orders using PSD Citywide.

What You'll Bring

• Experience supervising multiple crews in year-round parks, grounds maintenance, horticulture, or landscaping operations.
• A high school diploma and relevant post-secondary certificate or diploma, or a recognized Landscape Horticulturist Journeyperson credential. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Practical knowledge of parks maintenance, equipment operation, staff supervision, and safe work practices.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence and current First Aid/CPR certification.

Additional parks-related certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire, as outlined in the detailed job description.

What We Offer

• $43.20–$48.88 per hour
• 40 hours per week, generally Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Health benefits and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP).
• A hands-on leadership opportunity where your work makes a visible difference in the community.

This fully on-site position includes outdoor work in varying weather conditions, rotational standby, emergency call-outs, and occasional evening or weekend work. Candidates must reside within 30 minutes of Olds to meet response requirements.

We welcome candidates from different backgrounds and career paths whose skills and experience align with the role.

The Town of Olds thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.