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Vaughan is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; Canada’s first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan!The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued. Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.
Responsible for maintaining the City’s park/open space/sports fields, playgrounds (as per C.S.A. standards), courts, facilities and cemeteries to City Standards within a specific geographic location or City-wide including sidewalk and other snow removal operations at facilities, parking lots, Integrated Pest Management program, cultural practices and turf maintenance. Responsible for the supervision and scheduling of assigned staff; ensures Corporate and Occupational Health and Safety provisions are met. Performs routine inspections of parks and assists with the coordination of horticultural services as required; coordinates and schedules staff and equipment for special events; prepares contracts and tender specifications, supervises maintenance of departmental equipment, makes purchases, responds to and/or addresses inquiries/concerns from the public, contractors staff and liaises with same as required. Required to act as a Department representative with Community groups, organizations and to serve on various committees. Responsible to uphold and enforce City and Department policies and procedures and to enforce the City of Vaughan Wet Field Policy and Park By-laws.We are currently recruiting for Supervisor, Parks Operations in our East Yard (8020 Dufferin Street).
• Community College Diploma in Landscape Technology or suitable equivalent.• Certificate in Sports Turf Management/Horticulture and Playground safety standards.• Current holder of Ministry of Environment Landscape license and/or Water - (Mosquito/Biting Fly), Ministry of Environment Landscape Pesticide Licenses, knowledge of current weed spraying regulations and knowledge of current Integrated Pesticide Management (IPM) practices.• Minimum of five (5) years progressively more responsible municipal park maintenance and contract experience, including a minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience preferably in a unionized environment.• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and electronic purchasing computer applications.• Availability to work flexible hours including afternoon and evening shifts and weekends, and share “on call” responsibilities on a rotating basis with other Park’s Supervisors.• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act as it applies to Parks maintenance operations.• Good interpersonal, customer service, communication, problem solving, team building, multi-tasking and leadership skills.• Valid Class “G” Drivers License.• Ability to think outside the box, innovate and lead process innovations.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.