recreation manager

Competition number: 25-105 Salary: $82,969.00 - $98,284.00/Year Job Type: Permanent Full Time Closing Date: February 27, 2026 Position Overview:Please note: This posting will remain open until the position is filled.The Parks and Recreational Facilities team play a key role in supporting the City of Saint John's quality of life goals by delivering safe, welcoming, and well-maintained recreational facilities and programs. The team also contributes to the successful implementation of the City's Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan.With a strong focus on environmental stewardship, this service area is responsible for the care and enhancement of parks, green spaces, and other public areas?ensuring these community assets remain clean, vibrant, and sustainable for current and future generations.The successful candidate will join a dedicated team led by an Operations Manager, working collaboratively to provide high-quality service to the residents of Saint John.Key Areas of ResponsibilitiesManage the effective delivery of a sports and recreational maintenance programs based on industry-standard best practices related to the delivery of various types of sports, recreation, urban forestry and horticulture services. Urban Forest Service - Provides safe, high-quality service as it relates to the City's Urban Forest landscape. Urban forest responsibilities include the sustainable management, planting, planning, maintenance and care of trees and forested areas, within our city to provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. Sports Facility Operations - Ensuring all playing surfaces are in optimal condition for athletes and the public so that they meet all regulatory safety standards.Public/Greenspace Maintenance - Maintenance and care of all Parks and Recreation green spaces, including playgrounds, parks, trails, beaches, courts, public washrooms, mowing, planters and gardens, et cetera.Winter Operations- Ensuring all Parks and Recreation facilities receive winter maintenance, including snow control, trail maintenance and ice arena operations (indoor and outdoor).The following are some examples of maintenance programs the Superintendent may have direct oversight of or have the need to provide support to:?Tree maintenance and life cycle management?Arena, Sports Field and Courts maintenance and management?Playground inspection and maintenance program?Trail inspection and maintenance program?Beach inspection and maintenance program?Court inspection and maintenance program?Public space / gardening and planting program?Parks and recreation facilities plowing and ice control program?Indoor, outdoor ice facility maintenance and managementThe Superintendent will support and develop City of Saint John employees through effective front-line leadership by:?Monitor job site operations to ensure efficiencies and adherence with safety standards and practices?Maintain and enhance general and specific knowledge related to the responsibilities, issues, challenges, and opportunities in the delivery of essential Parks and Recreational services.?Model organizational values.?Set and communicate clear performance expectations.?Provide and promote a safe, motivating and professional work environment.?Manage and coordinate workforce training. (Scheduling and monitoring).?Drive efficiencies in the operation associated with performance management.?Track the certifications of all outside workforce members. Support and provide guidance for Staff to obtain the highest certifications.?Resolve issues sensitively, confidentially, and effectively in accordance with organizational labour relations practices.?Manage equipment/fleet usage through AVL (audits and compliance).?Manage the performance review process and conduct reviews and provide feedback to the workforce.?Manage attendance within the workforce.?Manage time and scheduling of the workforce, including vacation schedules and shift picks, and overtime response.?Lead the execution of the Corporate Saf