Position: Supervisor, Trails
& Natural Areas Stewardship
Organization: City of Guelph
Location: Guelph, Ontario
& Natural Areas Stewardship
Organization: City of Guelph
Location: Guelph, Ontario
Supervisor,
Trails & Natural Areas Stewardship
Trails & Natural Areas Stewardship
The
City of Guelph is a vibrant community with over 120,000 people located in the
heart of Southern Ontario, just one hours driving distance from Toronto. Set in
a picturesque natural setting, Guelph is known for its rich arch
City of Guelph is a vibrant community with over 120,000 people located in the
heart of Southern Ontario, just one hours driving distance from Toronto. Set in
a picturesque natural setting, Guelph is known for its rich arch
itectural
heritage, growing economy and excellent quality of life – all good reasons to
consider a career in this beautiful city.
Job
Summary:
Summary:
Resumes
are being accepted for the position of Supervisor, Trails & Natural Areas
Stewardship within the Parks Operations & Forestry division. Reporting to
the Manager of Parks Operations & Forestry, the successful candidate will
be responsible for trails maintenance, natural areas stewardship, and parks
sanitation. The functions performed in this position are in accordance with
established standard operating procedures, departmental and corporate policies,
sound construction, vegetation management, and natural areas stewardship
principles and practices, and applicable codes, with a focus on quality
customer service and continuous improvement processes. Guided by the goals and
objectives of the City of Guelph Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate
Values of integrity, excellence and wellness, the candidate will aid in the
achievement of the Community Vision – to be the city that makes a difference.
are being accepted for the position of Supervisor, Trails & Natural Areas
Stewardship within the Parks Operations & Forestry division. Reporting to
the Manager of Parks Operations & Forestry, the successful candidate will
be responsible for trails maintenance, natural areas stewardship, and parks
sanitation. The functions performed in this position are in accordance with
established standard operating procedures, departmental and corporate policies,
sound construction, vegetation management, and natural areas stewardship
principles and practices, and applicable codes, with a focus on quality
customer service and continuous improvement processes. Guided by the goals and
objectives of the City of Guelph Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate
Values of integrity, excellence and wellness, the candidate will aid in the
achievement of the Community Vision – to be the city that makes a difference.
Duties:
- Supervise
staff (permanent and temporary) and develop work plans for Trails &
Natural Areas Stewardship group, including staff recruitment, training,
development, performance, and administration for the section. - Provides
visible and positive leadership to staff consistent with the commitments
of the City’s Leadership Charter, developing and nurturing a work
environment that is inclusive, respectful and motivating for staff. - Develop,
review and implement policies, guidelines and standard operating
procedures to ensure all work practices comply with the City of Guelph’s
Health and Safety policies, other applicable health and safety
regulations, and all applicable City policies and guidelines. - Develop
and implement short and long-term maintenance strategies for the network
of city-maintained trails and natural areas, with particular attention to
public safety and ecological integrity. - Execute
both capital and operational projects within approved budgets on a timely
basis; in accordance with all levels of regulatory oversight. - Assists
manager with the development of operating and capital budgets. - Achieve
and manage operating budgets for Trails and Natural Areas Stewardship
through a continuous improvement approach. - Manage
contracts and contracted services with suppliers and vendors, including
price negotiations, in accordance with the City’s purchasing by-law. - Ensure
materials and equipment are available to execute work plans. - Respond
to service request issues verbally and/or in writing, regarding trails,
sanitation, and natural areas concerns from the general public, other
staff, departments and residents. - Participate
strategically in relevant professional and community committees. - Network
with stakeholders (individuals and groups) on matters within position’s
purview. - Administer
activities through an electronic service request/work order system and
with GIS. - Participate
in the after-hours on-call supervisor rotation and winter control
activities for Parks Operations & Forestry. - Performs
other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Considerable
knowledge and expertise related to the duties listed above, normally
acquired through a diploma or degree in Resource Management, Forestry,
Landscape Architecture, Parks Management or related field, and
progressively responsible experience in trails construction and/or
maintenance, and natural areas stewardship, preferably within a municipal
environment. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and
experience may be considered. - Demonstrated
leadership skills acquired through experience supervising staff or leading
work teams, preferably in a municipal unionized environment. - Comprehensive
technical knowledge and demonstrated competencies in management of trails
and natural areas stewardship, including procuring and managing contracted
services to ensure compliance with specifications, regulations and
policies. - Proven
knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Pesticides Act, and
other applicable legislation. - Excellent
verbal & written communication skills; strong negotiating and public
relation skills are essential. - Experience
in working with computer applications including Windows, MS Word, Excel,
Project, Outlook, ArcGIS, and work order systems. - Valid
Class “G” driver’s licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates
will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their
start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it
has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or
Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take
into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the
infractions to determine if it meets our requirements. - Additionally,
any of the following will be considered assets: licensed by the Ontario
Professional Foresters Association; Certified Arborist status
(International Arboriculture Society or Province of Ontario); licensed
pesticide applicator through Ministry of Environment and Climate Change;
ecological restoration certificate; and, demonstrated passion for trails
and/or natural areas stewardship.
Rate
of Pay:
of Pay:
$70,598
– $88,248 per year
– $88,248 per year
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
Qualified
applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Monday
March 14, 2016. Please note all applicants must complete the online
questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume
and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be
requested at the interview stage.
applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Monday
March 14, 2016. Please note all applicants must complete the online
questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume
and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be
requested at the interview stage.
To
access the online application system, please visit the job posting listed on:
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The
City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the
workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in
keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians
with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate
in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.
City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the
workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in
keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians
with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate
in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.
Personal
information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to
determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance;
however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to
determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance;
however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
The
City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer.
City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer.

